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SPNY 118: Delaroca - Repomies PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Sosipater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Sosipater has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Sosipater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquim Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Antunes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosipater is fending him off so far but Antunes persists. Nope, Sosipater circles away and we're back to standing.
Sosipater misses with a looping left.
Sosipater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Antunes.
William Sosipater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Antunes.
Antunes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sosipater sprawls well initially but Antunes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Antunes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antunes content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Antunes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Antunes winds up and cracks Sosipater with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Antunes in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joaquim Antunes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sosipater misses with a hook. Antunes ducked under it nicely.
Antunes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Antunes lands in his opponent's guard.
Sosipater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antunes on the ground.
Antunes advances to half guard.
Sosipater on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sosipater keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sosipater is looking for a sweep. Antunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antunes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Antunes working the head and body with strikes.
Antunes slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joaquim Antunes.
Sosipater misses with a looping left.
William Sosipater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sosipater misses with a looping right.
Antunes looks for a takedown but Sosipater sprawls well.
Joaquim Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antunes looking to score a takedown here. Sosipater is defending well but Antunes drives through and ends up in Sosipater's guard.
Antunes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joaquim Antunes.
Antunes moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Sosipater.
Antunes shoots in and bounces Sosipater off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Antunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Antunes is looking to stand up but Sosipater won't let him.
Antunes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sosipater working for a triangle but Antunes defends it easily.
Antunes stands up over Sosipater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes stands and throws Sosipater's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Antunes working the head with strikes.
Sosipater is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antunes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Antunes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antunes is defended easily by Sosipater.
The fighters circling - Sosipater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Antunes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sosipater sprawls well initially but Antunes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antunes is controlling the pace.
Antunes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sosipater looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joaquim Antunes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antunes working Sosipater over with strikes.
Antunes is nestled in close to Sosipater, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosipater taking some punishment here, with Antunes in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Antunes seems content to control.
Antunes prevents Sosipater from improving his position.
Antunes passes to side control.
Antunes takes a little break here. Sosipater wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Antunes working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Antunes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Antunes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Antunes cracks Sosipater with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Sosipater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sosipater is working to avoid the ground and pound but Antunes connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antunes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Antunes taking a breather here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joaquim Antunes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A slow jab from Sosipater misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Antunes.
Antunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Antunes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Antunes not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joaquim Antunes.
Horrible takedown by Antunes or perhaps it was just good defense by Sosipater which made him look bad.
William Sosipater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Antunes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosipater throws a right hand that misses
and Antunes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antunes is thwarting Sosipater's attempts to control the position.
Antunes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joaquim Antunes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Antunes gets a takedown into half guard.
Antunes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosipater defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sosipater is looking for a sweep. Antunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antunes slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antunes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Antunes showed some decent athleticism there.
Antunes controlling the pace.
Sosipater is trying to control but can't.
Antunes lands with a punch from half guard.
Sosipater wants to control the action here but instead Antunes manages to pass to full mount!
Antunes with shots to the head and body - Sosipater looks very uncomfortable down there.
Antunes content just to control the position here.
Sosipater is bucking up trying to escape but Antunes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes controlling his opponent.
Antunes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Antunes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Antunes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Antunes controlling the position easily from mount.
Antunes is landing with some decent strikes but Sosipater is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Antunes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two 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!
Antunes with a couple of short strikes.
Antunes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Antunes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Antunes content just to control the position here.
Antunes lands a big shot there that rocks Sosipater but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Antunes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joaquim Antunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes lands a big shot there that rocks Sosipater but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Antunes controlling the pace for now.
Antunes with a couple of short strikes.
Antunes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sosipater is looking to get to half guard.
Sosipater is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosipater tries to reverse the position but Antunes maintains control.
Antunes controlling the position easily from mount.
Antunes blocks Sosipater's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antunes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
William Sosipater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Antunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Antunes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Antunes!
A very excited looking Joaquim Antunes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Hall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Hall!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Semerkhet.
Semerkhet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall walks into a left hand.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Hall rushes Semerkhet and presses him up against the cage.
Hall prevents Semerkhet from breaking the clinch.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semerkhet is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Semerkhet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Semerkhet blocks an uppercut.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Semerkhet uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Semerkhet tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Semerkhet tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Semerkhet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Semerkhet wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Semerkhet is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Semerkhet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Semerkhet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Hall has Semerkhet pressed against the cage, preventing Semerkhet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Semerkhet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall working aggressively here.
Semerkhet tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.
Semerkhet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semerkhet blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Semerkhet wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Semerkhet jumps guard but Hall stands there with Semerkhet around his waist. Semerkhet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall prevents Semerkhet from breaking the clinch.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semerkhet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Semerkhet is trying to break free.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Semerkhet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Semerkhet's efforts to push away.
Semerkhet is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Semerkhet tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
Semerkhet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Semerkhet's efforts to push away.
Semerkhet is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Semerkhet tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
Semerkhet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Semerkhet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semerkhet is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Semerkhet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Semerkhet is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
Semerkhet is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Semerkhet is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Semerkhet blocks an uppercut.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Semerkhet is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Semerkhet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall prevents Semerkhet from breaking the clinch.
Semerkhet wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Hall has Semerkhet pressed against the cage, preventing Semerkhet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Semerkhet tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
Semerkhet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall working aggressively here.
Semerkhet tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Semerkhet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Semerkhet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semerkhet tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semerkhet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Semerkhet blocking some punches.
Semerkhet is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Semerkhet is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that round.
That's time! Semerkhet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Semerkhet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Semerkhet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hall takes a step back to recover.
Semerkhet throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Semerkhet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semerkhet misses with a two punch combination.
Hall avoids the head kick by Semerkhet.
A head kick from Semerkhet lands but Hall takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Semerkhet.
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semerkhet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semerkhet.
A punch combination from Semerkhet misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a straight right.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses.
Semerkhet looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Semerkhet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semerkhet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Semerkhet's efforts to push away.
Hall keeps control of Semerkhet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Semerkhet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Semerkhet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Semerkhet tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
Semerkhet blocks an uppercut.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Semerkhet.
Hall keeps control of Semerkhet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Semerkhet is trying to break free.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall prevents Semerkhet from breaking the clinch.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Semerkhet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semerkhet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Semerkhet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall working aggressively here.
Malakai Semerkhet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semerkhet blocks an uppercut.
Semerkhet is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.
Semerkhet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semerkhet wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Semerkhet's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Semerkhet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Semerkhet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semerkhet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semerkhet.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Semerkhet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Semerkhet is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Semerkhet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Semerkhet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Semerkhet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semerkhet scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semerkhet scores with a leg kick.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semerkhet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall tries to clinch but Semerkhet is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Semerkhet.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Semerkhet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that second round.
That's time! Semerkhet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Semerkhet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semerkhet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet lands a head kick!
Hall blocks a head kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet motions for Hall to come forward. Semerkhet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semerkhet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Semerkhet swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Hall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Semerkhet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Semerkhet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semerkhet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hall is rocked!
Semerkhet is looking to land body kicks.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Semerkhet finish him?
Malakai Semerkhet is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semerkhet swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Hall throws a jab when Semerkhet was well out of range.
Semerkhet throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet lands a high kick!
Semerkhet circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hall drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Semerkhet follows Hall to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malakai Semerkhet!
During a confident post fight interview, Malakai Semerkhet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mingo Deems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daithi MacThomais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mingo Deems!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daithi MacThomais!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacThomais 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.
Deems fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacThomais closes the distance and clinches up with Deems, looking for a takedown. MacThomais pushes Deems against the cage but Deems circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mingo Deems seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deems throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deems looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacThomais swats away the attempt to clinch by Deems.
Deems throws a series of punches but MacThomais avoids them all with ease.
Deems tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacThomais counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacThomais swats away the attempt to clinch by Deems.
Deems wants to clinch
and MacThomais counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Deems pushes MacThomais off looking to stand but MacThomais dives back in and keeps control.
Deems is trying to get back to full guard.
Deems is looking to control MacThomais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deems avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacThomais is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deems manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacThomais not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deems working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacThomais.
MacThomais controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deems has his foot on MacThomais's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacThomais works his way back into a safe position though.
MacThomais slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deems controls MacThomais momentarily but MacThomais frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacThomais is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacThomais is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacThomais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deems swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deems trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacThomais fails with a takedown attempt.
Deems ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacThomais moves away.
MacThomais tries to land a front kick but Deems steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacThomais walks into a stiff left hand from Deems.
MacThomais keeps the fight on the outside.
Deems throws a leg kick that misses.
Deems has closed the distance and engaged MacThomais in a clinch.
MacThomais fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mingo Deems has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daithi MacThomais.
Deems is looking to break free of the clinch but MacThomais has double underhooks.
MacThomais pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deems wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacThomais has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deems working hard to break the clinch.
MacThomais has picked Deems up - he's going for a ride! MacThomais dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mingo Deems will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deems misses with a body kick.
MacThomais changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deems looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MacThomais really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deems. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deems is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacThomais trying to control the position but Deems is working away.
MacThomais is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Deems manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
MacThomais wants to sweep but Deems has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacThomais is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MacThomais can't do much from the bottom here.
Deems is working to tighten is grip on MacThomais's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. MacThomais has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Deems is really squeezing tight and eventually MacThomais passes out! Deems breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mingo Deems!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Back in the USSR kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
19 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moxon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozlov. Kozlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kozlov slips a straight right by Moxon.
Moxon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kozlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moxon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moxon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kozlov wants to control but Moxon is keeping busy.
Moxon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moxon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kozlov is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet.
Moxon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moxon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moxon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kozlov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kozlov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moxon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moxon avoids the attempt from Kozlov to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon looking to control but Kozlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moxon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kozlov is now in Moxon's guard. A big mistake from Moxon there, giving up the dominant position!
Moxon working for a triangle but Kozlov defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Moxon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kozlov has picked Moxon up and slammed him! Moxon can't keep hold of the triangle and Kozlov manages to pass to side control!
Kozlov wants to control but Moxon is keeping him busy.
Moxon is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Moxon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to control but Moxon is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Moxon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moxon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moxon being controlled for a moment.
Moxon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Moxon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moxon misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a good, hard body kick but Moxon shrugs it off.
Moxon throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Jonathan Moxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxon tries to land a leg kick but Kozlov saw it coming and moves away.
Moxon throws a combination that misses
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moxon misses with a body kick.
Moxon fails to land the takedown.
Moxon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moxon throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moxon misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon fails to land with a series of punches.
Moxon throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Moxon throws out a leg kick but Kozlov moves out of range and Moxon only half commits.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxon.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Moxon moves out of range.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Moxon misses.
Moxon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Moxon throws a leg kick that misses.
Moxon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozlov pinned against the cage. Kozlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlov dives in and scores a takedown into Moxon's guard.
Kozlov is sitting in close to Moxon's body. Moxon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kozlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kozlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Moxon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Moxon!
Our winner, Jonathan Moxon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Drago Kozlov spoke after the fight, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelista Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower. Nunes has chosen Never Be Alone as his entrance music. Evangelista Nunes struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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204 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evangelista Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Willis.
Nunes has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Willis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunes being controlled against the cage.
Nunes manages to break the clinch.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. Willis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Willis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Willis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nunes. Nunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Nunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Nunes has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nunes lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rasheed Willis has been cut.
Nunes is trying to stall.
Willis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Willis swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willis tries to stall but Nunes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nunes lands a good knee to the midsection. Willis won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunes blocking some punches.
Nunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Willis trying to stall but Nunes improves his position.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Willis blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nunes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Willis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nunes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Willis.
Willis wants to clinch.
Nunes throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis slips a straight right by Nunes.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willis. That did some damage!
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes lands a nice shot that snaps Willis's head back.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Willis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes wants to clinch up but Willis keeps it at a distance.
Nunes misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nunes.
Nunes sizes up Willis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Nunes blocks the leg kick.
Nunes is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willis somewhat.
Willis moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelista Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Willis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Willis lands with a shot to the body.
Nunes lands with a shot to the body.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Nunes.
Nunes misses with a body kick.
Nunes drops Willis with a beautiful combination! Willis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nunes is looking for the KO!
Willis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Nunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Willis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Willis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Willis misses with a double jab.
Nunes lands a left and a right that send Willis crashing to the mat, dazed. Nunes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Willis 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.
Evangelista Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunes leaves Willis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nunes lands a big head kick that sends Willis tumbling to the mat! Nunes takes a step backwards and waves Willis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Willis is defended easily by Nunes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. Willis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nunes.
Willis throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Nunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Willis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Nunes tenderised Willis's leg. Willis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nunes thuds a left hand into Willis's body.
Evangelista Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Willis back to the cage. Nunes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Willis tries to clinch but Nunes moves away
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes cracks Willis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Willis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nunes finish him?
Evangelista Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nunes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willis looking to control but instead Nunes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Willis wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Willis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nunes sees it coming and defends easily.
Nunes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Willis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Willis's back!
Willis is trying to remain composed but Nunes is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Willis tries to escape but Nunes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes biding his time, controlling Willis.
Nunes is looking to control Willis but Willis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The referee is taking a good look at Willis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nunes!
Nunes looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Willis trying to control the hands but Nunes breaks the grip.
Willis showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can Willis hold on?! Nunes is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelista Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Willis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Willis moves out of range of the body kick.
Nunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nunes lands with a nice body punch.
Nunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Willis avoids a kick to the body.
Rasheed Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes wants to clinch up but Willis keeps it at a distance.
Willis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willis moves out of range of the body kick from Nunes.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Willis.
Willis shoots in but Nunes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lunges at Willis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willis's hand.
Willis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Willis throws a right and a left that Nunes avoids nicely.
Nunes misses with a leg kick.
Nunes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nunes throws a front kick that sends Willis stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nunes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nunes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Nunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nice body kick from Nunes.
Nunes feints and then cracks Willis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Willis down.
Nunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nunes.
Willis ducks right into an uppercut from Nunes.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willis. That did some damage!
Nunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Willis's calf.
Nunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands a big head kick that sends Willis tumbling to the mat! Nunes takes a step backwards and waves Willis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nunes. Nunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Willis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nunes.
Willis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nunes is looking to slow Willis down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Nunes. Those never looked like landing.
Willis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nunes scores with a nice body kick.
Willis avoids a kick to the body.
Nunes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nunes scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nunes, right into the meat.
Nunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Nunes delivers a nice body kick.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rasheed Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Nunes.
Willis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nunes lands a big head kick that sends Willis tumbling to the mat! Nunes takes a step backwards and waves Willis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Evangelista Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nunes 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evangelista Nunes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Ludher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shook Ones Part II - by Mobb Deep. Folignus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Laces Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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186 cm
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193 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Ludher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludher misses with a head kick.
Folignus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ludher.
Ludher throws an off balance right hand
and Folignus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ludher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Folignus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Folignus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ludher throws a wild body kick that Folignus sees coming a mile off.
Folignus takes one on the button.
Ludher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ludher avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Ludher misses.
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!
Folignus throws a head kick that misses.
Ludher misses with a left hand
and Folignus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ludher throws the left hand but Folignus avoids the punch easily.
Folignus lands a nice hook to Ludher's body. Ludher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Folignus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludher fails with a takedown attempt.
Folignus thows a leg kick but Ludher checks it
letting Ludher counter with a right hand.
Ludher misses with a double jab.
Folignus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ludher is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ludher misses the target.
Ludher thows a leg kick but Folignus checks it
and Folignus counters with a head kick. That will keep Ludher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ludher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Folignus lands but Ludher takes it in his stride.
David Ludher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folignus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludher fails to land with a series of punches.
Folignus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ludher looks to land a right hand but Folignus moved out of range.
Folignus ducks under a wild hook from Ludher.
Folignus moves away from the strike by Ludher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus checks a leg kick.
Folignus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Folignus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ludher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Folignus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ludher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Folignus lands with a slapping head kick.
Ludher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Folignus is out of range and Ludher settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Ludher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Folignus doesn't seem phased though.
Folignus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ludher throws out the jab.
Folignus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ludher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Folignus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus wants to pass the guard but Ludher is keeping the position.
Ludher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Folignus stays in close to Ludher's body and controls the position.
Ludher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ludher looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludher, not yet.
Folignus slips nicely into half guard.
Ludher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Folignus wants to control from the top but Ludher keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ludher keeping moving, preventing Folignus from controlling successfully.
Ludher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Folignus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ludher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Folignus advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folignus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Folignus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ludher has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Folignus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Ludher.
Ludher avoids the head kick by Folignus.
Donk. Ludher catches Folignus right on the button with a cross.
Folignus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Folignus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ludher checks it well.
Ludher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Folignus. That snapped Ludher's head back.
Good work by Ludher as he checks the leg kick.
Folignus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Folignus delivers a nice body kick.
Ludher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Folignus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludher throws a poor cross that misses
and Ludher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Folignus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ludher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ludher loads up on a big right hand but Folignus slips the punch.
Folignus slips a jab and a cross from Ludher.
Folignus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ludher throws a big shot that misses.
Ludher blocks a head kick by Folignus.
Folignus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ludher.
A telegraphed right hand from Ludher misses the target.
Folignus throws a big shot that misses.
Ludher throws a shot from downtown. Folignus moves away and avoids it.
Ludher throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Folignus lands the left hand.
Ludher misses with an uppercut. Folignus saw that one coming.
Folignus blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ludher as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludher misses the jab.
Ludher misses with a double jab.
Folignus feints and then cracks Ludher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ludher down.
A head kick misses from Folignus.
Ludher throws a series of punches but Folignus avoids them all with ease.
Ludher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Folignus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ludher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Folignus under the eye.
Ludher throws a hook but Folignus avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludher misses with a looping right.
Folignus ducks under a wild hook from Ludher.
Ludher thows a leg kick but Folignus checks it
and Folignus counters with a head kick. That will keep Ludher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ludher is rocked!
Ludher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Folignus avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Ludher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ludher throws a nice looking combination but Folignus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ludher seems to have got his legs back now.
Ludher tries to work over Folignus's front leg with a kick but Folignus checks it.
Folignus misses the jab.
Folignus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ludher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ludher has time to react.
Ludher misses with a double jab
and Folignus counters with a big uppercut that knocks Ludher off his feet! Folignus dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Folignus is trying to get an arm triangle but Ludher is defending well.
Folignus wants to control but Ludher is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ludher is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Folignus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ludher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folignus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Folignus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ludher throws a right hand that misses
and Folignus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ludher throws a series of punches but Folignus avoids them all with ease.
Ludher throws a low kick but Folignus moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ludher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Folignus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ludher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Folignus to score with a decent uppercut.
Folignus tried to score with a low kick but Ludher checks it.
Ludher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Ludher misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ludher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Folignus counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ludher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Folignus can pounce on him.
Ludher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Folignus.
Nice defenses there by Folignus.
A head kick misses from Folignus.
Folignus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Folignus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Folignus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ludher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Folignus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Folignus tries a head kick but it misses.
Folignus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ludher swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludher jabs Folignus right on the nose. Folignus blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Ludher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ludher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludher misses with a low kick.
Folignus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ludher's sensitive parts.
Folignus dodges the punch combination from Ludher.
Ludher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Folignus knocks Ludher to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like David Ludher has been cut.
Folignus tries for a kimura but Ludher is defending well.
Folignus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ludher has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ludher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Folignus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludher is not content to let Folignus control the position.
Ludher is looking for a sweep. Folignus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludher looking for submissions off his back.
Folignus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ludher keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus trying to mount his opponent but Ludher defends it.
Folignus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ludher looking for submissions off his back.
Nick Folignus has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folignus is trying to control the action in half guard but Ludher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Folignus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Folignus 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Folignus!
In his post fight interview, Nick Folignus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joy comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Breathe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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32
199 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bon Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monday swinging wildly here.
Monday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joy slips a jab and a cross from Monday.
Joy looks to clinch
and Monday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joy closes the distance but Monday moves to the side
and Monday moves into the clinch.
Monday blocks a body shot from Joy.
Joy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joy working aggressively here.
Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monday blocks a body shot from Joy.
Monday misses with a punch on the inside.
Monday has a couple of punches blocked by Joy.
Monday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joy lands a shot to the body.
Joy lands an elbow that stopped Monday in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kenny Monday has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joy digs a right hand underneath Monday's ribcage. Monday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joy throws a punch but it's blocked by Monday.
Monday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monday.
Monday turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Monday manages to end up in side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joy is trying to stand.
Monday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joy controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monday is thwarting Joy's attempts to control the position.
Joy wants to improve his position but Monday is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy kicks off Monday and gets to his feet.
Monday misses with a looping right.
Joy tries to close the distance and clinch but Monday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monday closes the distance and clinches up with Joy, looking for a takedown. Monday pushes Joy against the cage but Joy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monday throws a right hand that misses
and Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joy moves away from the strike by Monday.
Joy tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Monday to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monday somewhat.
Monday shoots in and drives through. Joy sprawls well.
Bon Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Monday.
Monday throws the left hand but Joy avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Monday misses the target.
Monday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joy's guard.
Monday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joy tries to kick Monday off but Monday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monday is keen to just control but Joy is a slippery customer.
Joy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monday is working away from the top position though.
Monday lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monday looks to land a strike but Joy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Monday being controlled here momentarily.
Joy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Monday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Monday's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monday circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joy misses with a body punch.
Joy trying to land knees to the body.
Monday managing to block the knees to the body from Joy.
Joy misses with a body punch.
A short right from Monday.
Monday has a couple of punches blocked by Joy.
Monday misses with a punch on the inside.
Joy is looking to control Monday's arms but Monday gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joy has his back to the cage.
Joy trying to land knees to the body.
Joy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joy throws a punch but it's blocked by Monday.
Monday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joy moves to clinch but Monday breaks away
enabling Monday to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joy tries to clinch but Monday moves away
and Monday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monday slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monday might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monday misses with a lunging right hand
and Joy counters by clinching up.
Joy is leaning against Monday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Monday.
Joy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monday breaks from the clinch.
Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joy tries to clinch but Monday moves away
and Monday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monday, pushing him back against the cage.
Monday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joy lands with a left to the head.
Joy wants to stall.
Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joy misses with some punches.
Monday wants to take the fight to the mat but Joy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monday lands a hook that snaps the head of Joy backwards.
Joy misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joy pushes off an throws an elbow but Monday leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Monday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monday's elbow.
Bon Joy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monday is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Joy.
Monday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
Monday swings wildly with an uppercut but Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joy misses with a knee to the head.
Monday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joy is working Monday over against the cage.
Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monday's elbow.
Monday throws a head punch that misses.
Monday wants to take the fight to the mat but Joy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monday's elbow.
Monday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monday circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joy looks to clinch
and Monday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monday.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monday.
Monday has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Joy regains guard immediately.
Joy is trying to control the position but Monday postures up.
Monday throwing strikes but missing.
Monday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monday stands up over Joy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Bon Joy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Monday's cut.
That's time! Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monday with a jab.
Joy tries to clinch
and Monday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monday.
A head punch on the inside from Monday fails to land.
Monday is trying to break free.
Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Monday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monday lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joy.
Joy blocking some punches.
Joy tries to throw a body punch but Monday avoids it by throwing Joy back against the cage.
Joy looking to throw knees to the head but Monday is blocking nicely.
Joy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mondays head.
Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Monday controls the action.
Monday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joy misses with the head strike.
Joy is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monday gets through Joy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Monday.
Joy lands an elbow inside that Monday shrugs off.
Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joy as Monday tries to tie him up.
Monday lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joy lands a knee to the body.
Joy has a couple of punches blocked by Monday.
Joy gets through Monday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joy misses with a body punch.
Monday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monday counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monday counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday has picked Joy up - he's going for a ride! Monday dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Monday lands strikes from half guard.
Monday is looking for a kimura but Joy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monday to get the leverage.
Joy is looking to control Monday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joy avoid being mounted?
Monday winds up and cracks Joy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monday trying to control the pace.
Monday is nestled in close to Joy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kenny Monday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monday drops an elbow to the side of Joy's head.
Monday throwing shots but Joy is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Monday connects with a nice short shot to Joy's temple.
Joy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Monday cracks Joy with a solid left hand.
Joy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joy is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joy's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monday is working Joy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monday postures up in Joy's guard and throws a big left but Joy blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monday throwing strikes but missing.
Monday cracks Joy with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Monday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monday 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Westside has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuki Nakai's chin.
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154 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Westside!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westside is looking to land body kicks.
Nakai fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Westside.
Westside throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakai shoots in but Westside avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakai goes for a double leg but Westside avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Westside continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Nakai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westside.
Westside lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westside has Nakai pushed against the cage.
Nakai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Westside scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westside'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.
Westside lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westside is defending well.
Nakai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Nakai does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakai.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westside, as that shot connected.
Westside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakai was well out of range. Poor timing from Westside.
Nakai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westside avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakai feints and as Westside raises his hands in defense, Nakai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakai.
Nakai throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakai throwing strikes from guard but Westside blocks nicely.
Westside really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westside swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakai 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.
Nakai trying to control but Westside is working from the bottom.
Nakai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Westside dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside wants to pass the guard but Nakai is keeping the position.
Westside stopping the sweep attempt from Nakai.
Nakai has control of Westside's left arm, preventing Westside from doing any damage.
Nakai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westside is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai controlling Westside's posture.
Nakai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakai was well out of range. Poor timing from Westside.
Nakai slips a jab from Westside.
Westside looks to land a left hand but Nakai moved out of range nicely.
Westside paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Westside.
Nakai misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westside leaves Nakai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westside 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.
Teddy Westside dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Nakai or perhaps it was just good defense by Westside which made him look bad.
Nakai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westside is looking to land body kicks.
Nakai closes the distance and clinches up with Westside, looking for a takedown. Nakai pushes Westside against the cage but Westside circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Nakai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westside circles away.
Nakai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Westside swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Westside scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Westside as he avoids it easily.
Nakai looks to throw a body kick
and as Nakai loses concentration momentarily, Westside counters with a picture perfect head kick! Nakai goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teddy Westside!
A relieved looking Teddy Westside thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tulppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panda comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. Tulppu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched. Po Panda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Po Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tulppu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Panda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tulppu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Panda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Panda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Panda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tulppu is avoiding damage well.
Panda moves into full mount!
Tulppu blocking the ground and pound.
Panda 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.
Tulppu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Panda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Panda unloads with some shots from mount but Tulppu bucks and avoids them well.
Tulppu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Panda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Panda throwing strikes but Tulppu recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panda misses with a head shot. Tulppu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Tulppu blocks nicely.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulppu is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Tulppu is keeping the position.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tulppu has momentary wrist control but Panda slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Teppo Tulppu has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Tulppu blocks nicely.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Tulppu has wrist control.
Panda is in close to Tulppu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulppu is keeping the position for now.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tulppu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Tulppu is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Tulppu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Panda prevents Tulppu from breaking the clinch.
Panda keeps control of Tulppu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Tulppu stops a takedown attempt from Panda.
Tulppu tries to circle away but Panda has him pinned against the cage.
Panda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tulppu.
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tulppu backwards.
Panda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tulppu's efforts to push away.
Panda stalling in the clinch but Tulppu improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulppu.
Tulppu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tulppu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tulppu tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Po Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tulppu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tulppu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tulppu's guard now.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda advances to half guard.
Panda working over Tulppu with some ground and pound. Tulppu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tulppu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tulppu to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panda stands and throws Tulppu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda working the strikes but Tulppu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tulppu tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tulppu's head.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tulppu to regain full guard.
Panda advances to half guard.
Panda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tulppu!
Panda lands a big elbow - Tulppu is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tulppu is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Po Panda!
A victorious Po Panda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Repomies (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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28
136 lbs
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144 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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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
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rauno Repomies!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaroca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Repomies.
Delaroca misses with a hook.
Delaroca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Repomies tries to sprawl but Delaroca drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Delaroca trying to control the action but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Delaroca thows a huge punch but Repomies dodges it nicely.
Repomies is looking to escape.
Repomies moves into full guard.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Repomies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delaroca wants to pass the guard but Repomies is keeping the position.
Repomies working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delaroca stands and throws Repomies's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Repomies is not content to let Delaroca control the position.
Delaroca misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Repomies dodges the ground and pound from Delaroca.
Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repomies keeps working.
Delaroca working the ground and pound but Repomies is defending the strikes.
Repomies struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Repomies is looking to reverse the position.
Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repomies keeps working.
Delaroca throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repomies keeps working.
Repomies is trying to get back to his feet.
Delaroca working the ground and pound.
Repomies is pushing Delaroca's head away, looking to escape. Delaroca manages to hold on to the position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaroca is looking to take a break and control but Repomies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delaroca sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Repomies is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies is not content to let Delaroca control the position.
Delaroca taking a breather here.
Repomies is trying to improve his position.
Repomies is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Repomies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaroca misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Repomies defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca is looking to take a break and control but Repomies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delaroca postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Repomies dodges the ground and pound from Delaroca.
Repomies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Delaroca.
Repomies wants to get back to his feet.
Delaroca misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Repomies is looking to regain half guard here but Delaroca keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaroca creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Delaroca is looking to take a break and control but Repomies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Repomies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Delaroca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Delaroca works the jab nicely.
Delaroca throws a right hand that Repomies ducks under and follows up with a left that Repomies also avoids with ease.
Delaroca shoots in for a double leg but Repomies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Repomies blocks a jab.
Delaroca misses with a looping right.
Repomies is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Repomies throws a leg kick which misses Delaroca's front leg but catches the back leg as Delaroca tries to avoid it.
Delaroca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repomies avoids it really well and circles away.
Delaroca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Delaroca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Delaroca trying to control the position but Repomies is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies is trying to control Delaroca's posture but Delaroca avoids it.
An elbow from Delaroca crashes against the mat.
Delaroca landing a few strikes.
Repomies tries to escape but Delaroca is in control.
Repomies regains half guard.
Delaroca content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Delaroca thows a huge punch but Repomies dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca trying to control the pace.
Repomies makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Repomies.
Delaroca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Repomies keeps moving.
Delaroca tries to free his leg and advance position but Repomies is retaining full guard.
Lolo Delaroca has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Delaroca lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repomies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delaroca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Repomies moves away.
Delaroca connects with a body shot that sends Repomies's belly button to the back.
Delaroca misses with a hook
and Repomies counters with an outside leg kick.
Rauno Repomies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delaroca throws out a loose jab but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaroca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Repomies swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaroca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lolo Delaroca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaroca shoots for a double leg takedown but Repomies sprawls well. He's pushed Delaroca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delaroca throws a nice looking combination but Repomies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delaroca misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Repomies.
A big left from Delaroca misses.
Nice takedown defense from Repomies. No joy for Delaroca on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Lolo Delaroca has been cut.
Repomies ducks under a wild hook from Delaroca.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaroca throws a body punch but Repomies moves out of range.
Delaroca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delaroca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repomies avoids it really well and circles away.
Repomies avoids the body shot from Delaroca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Repomies 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 Delaroca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delaroca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Delaroca misses with a looping left.
Repomies slips under a jab from Delaroca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lolo Delaroca'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. And we move into the final round!
Repomies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delaroca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delaroca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Delaroca moves out of range easily.
Delaroca thows a body shot but no joy.
Repomies leaves Delaroca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delaroca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Repomies momentarily.
Delaroca just misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies misses with a low kick as Delaroca jumps back.
Delaroca checks a leg kick.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delaroca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Repomies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Repomies cracks the inside of Delaroca's front leg.
Delaroca shoots in and gets a takedown into Repomies's guard.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delaroca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Repomies is keeping the position for now.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Repomies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delaroca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Repomies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delaroca trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Delaroca looking to sit in guard and control but Repomies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Repomies is one step ahead there.
Repomies wanted to stand there but Delaroca had control of the position.
Repomies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lolo Delaroca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Repomies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Repomies wants to control from the top but Delaroca keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rauno Repomies was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Delaroca moves out of range easily.
Repomies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Repomies sprawls well. Repomies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delaroca gets slowly back to his feet.
Repomies tries to score with a low kick but Delaroca moves his leg out of the way.
Rauno Repomies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Delaroca does it's job there.
Delaroca misses with a few strikes there.
Delaroca throws a hook but Repomies blocks it.
Repomies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Repomies.
Repomies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Delaroca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Repomies looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Repomies is trying to escape the position but Delaroca is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Repomies is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaroca trying to control the position but Repomies is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Delaroca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delaroca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca!
Post fight, Lolo Delaroca stared into the camera and said 'Spacial thanks to his roomMate'.
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