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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Moneybags tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moneybags manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moneybags preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moneybags looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moneybags works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Moneybags has wrist control.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
Maeda throws an elbow that misses. Moneybags uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maeda's guard. Nice move by Moneybags!
Moneybags throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moneybags's guard.
Maeda postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moneybags wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Moneybags escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Moneybags is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moneybags has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maeda throws an elbow that misses. Moneybags uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maeda's guard. Nice move by Moneybags!
Moneybags tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Moneybags is stalling in the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moneybags wants to get up but he can't break Maeda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.
Maeda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moneybags!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maeda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maeda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moneybags looks a forlorn figure.
Moneybags regains half guard.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moneybags defending well though.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moneybags's head.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moneybags defending well though.
Moneybags felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Moneybags is defending well.
Moneybags is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moneybags regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maeda postures up.
Moneybags avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Moneybags not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Moneybags is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda throws an elbow that misses. Moneybags uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maeda's guard. Nice move by Moneybags!
Maeda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moneybags!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maeda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moneybags looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moneybags wants to land a leg kick but Maeda is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maeda is defended easily by Moneybags.
Moneybags just misses with a punch to the body.
Moneybags looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
Maeda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moneybags throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags throws the left hand but Maeda avoids the punch easily.
Moneybags closes the distance and pushes Maeda back into the cage.
Moneybags's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moneybags as he avoids it easily.
Moneybags misses with a looping right.
A jab from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags throws an overhand right that lands on Maeda's shoulder, as Maeda tries to avoid the shot.
Maeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moneybags looks to land a left hand but Maeda moved out of range nicely.
Maeda shoots in but Moneybags avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneybags is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with a body shot
and Maeda counters with a single leg into guard. Moneybags didn't expect that.
Moneybags wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moneybags is on top in guard.
Moneybags must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.
Maeda thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maeda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moneybags has passed into side control.
Maeda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moneybags avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Moneybags tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moneybags gets full guard.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moneybags's head.
Maeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Moneybags is trying to get back to half guard.
Maeda throwing strikes but Moneybags manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Moneybags wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working.
Maeda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Moneybags is controlling well.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard but Moneybags has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moneybags wants to stand but Maeda has his arm trapped.
Maeda is looking for a sweep.
Maeda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rings Russia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maeda sneaks back into half guard.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Moneybags is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitsuyo Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda is looking to get back to full guard here but Moneybags has managed to pass to side control instead.
Moneybags 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.
Maeda is trying to improve his position.
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 Mitsuyo Maeda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moneybags counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moneybags looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moneybags.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneybags.
Moneybags misses with a straight left.
Moneybags pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moneybags throws out the jab.
Moneybags throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maeda staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Moneybags - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Moneybags loads up on a big right hand but Maeda slips the punch.
Maeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moneybags counters with a left to the body.
Moneybags fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moneybags misses with the combination.
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Moneybags saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moneybags.
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Moneybags saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a sloppy head kick and Maeda moves out of range easily.
Maeda shoots in and drives through. Moneybags sprawls well.
Moneybags tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moneybags.
Nice takedown defense from Moneybags. No joy for Maeda on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Moneybags misses the target.
Moneybags tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moneybags is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Moneybags.
Maeda moves out of range as Moneybags strikes.
Maeda moves away from the strike by Moneybags.
John Moneybags seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Moneybags tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moneybags manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Moneybags as he connects with a hook.
Moneybags is looking to land body kicks.
Moneybags moves into range and clinches up with Maeda.
Maeda stalling the fight.
Moneybags tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moneybags tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maeda's elbow.
Moneybags lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Moneybags.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Moneybags holds him up against the cage and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet.
John Moneybags has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maeda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maeda fails to pull guard.
Moneybags working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moneybags stalling against the cage.
Maeda blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mitsuyo Maeda thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mystic Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Kahui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahui is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mustasch - Dogwash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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221 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mystic Zen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arana Kahui!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahui throws a series of punches but Zen moves out of range.
Kahui scores with a one two! Zen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Zen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kahui scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kahui swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Kahui is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Zen.
Kahui cracks Zen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kahui listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mystic Zen has been cut.
Kahui jabs at Zen's body.
Zen tries to clinch there but Kahui circles away.
Kahui feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zen sprawling to the canvas! Zen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kahui finish him?!
Zen is rocked!
Kahui connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Zen covering up! Kahui comes in with a big uppercut and Zen goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arana Kahui!
Arana Kahui decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell comes to the cage accompanied by Ellie Goulding - Burn. Ross has chosen Show me how to live as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrell tries to land a leg kick but Ross saw it coming and moves away.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ross in his tracks.
Harrell lands a leg kick that knocks Ross off balance momentarily.
Ross throws a shot from downtown. Harrell moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Harrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell slips a jab from Ross.
Harrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ross's hands.
Harrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ross throws a head kick that misses
and Harrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrell.
Ross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ross defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
Ross looks for the body kick but Harrell saw that one coming.
Ross rushes Harrell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrell.
Ross working aggressively here.
Harrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Harrell lands a right hand.
Harrell working aggressively here.
Ross being controlled against the cage.
Ross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrells head.
Harrell tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ross.
Harrell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harrell lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Harrell.
Harrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Rick Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Ross lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Harrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross wants to clinch up but Harrell keeps it at a distance.
Ross cracks the inside of Harrell's front leg.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrell counters with a good low kick that Ross was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross rushes Harrell and presses him up against the cage.
Harrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Ross.
Harrell breaks the clinch.
Ross throws a solid leg kick but Harrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ross.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross tries to clinch up but Harrell circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross lands with a kick to the temple. Harrell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ross throws a front kick aimed at Harrell's knee but Harrell avoids it well.
Ross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ross scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell checks a leg kick.
Ross slips under a jab.
Harrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross tries to land a front kick but Harrell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrell manages to avoid it.
Ross throws a head kick that misses
and Harrell counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross scores with a sloppy right hand. Harrell should have avoided that one.
Harrell lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harrell is out of range and Ross settles back down.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Ross will probably get the nod.
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.
Ross wants to clinch but Harrell slips to the side
and Harrell counters with a head kick. That will keep Ross thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ross wants to clinch but Harrell slips to the side
and Harrell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Ross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrell moves out of range as Ross throws a body kick.
Ross thows a leg kick but Harrell checks it
and Harrell counters with a nice body shot.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross connects with the punch.
Ross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ross checks a leg kick.
Harrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Ross's head.
Harrell misses with a double jab.
Harrell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Harrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harrell fails to land with a series of punches.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Harrell moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Harrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ross connects with a leg kick. Harrell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ross's calf.
Ross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross tries to bum rush Harrell with a series of wild strikes but Harrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harrell takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Harrell takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Ross delivers a nice body kick.
Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross lands a jab to the head.
Harrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Harrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross scores with a head kick. Harrell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ross forces Harrell back against the cage and clinches.
Harrell pushes Ross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrell is trying to break free.
Ross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ross misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrell gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Harrell shrugs off.
Harrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Harrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrell avoids it.
Ross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrell's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Ross scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harrell taking a breather.
Good body shot from Ross.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrell tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ross throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ross working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrell avoids it.
Ross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ross lands with a short shot to the head.
Harrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ross 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. This is the final round!
Harrell scores with a shot to the body.
Harrell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ross moves into the clinch.
Harrell working hard to break the clinch.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Harrell lands with a right to the head.
Harrell blocks an elbow strike from Ross.
Ross pushes off an throws an elbow but Harrell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ross lands a jab to the head.
Harrell blocks a head kick by Ross.
Rick Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Ross is predictable there
and Harrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big right from Harrell misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross throws the left hand but Harrell avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrell throws a head kick that misses
and Ross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harrell's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
Ross lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Ross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harrell doesn't seem phased though.
Harrell loads up on a big right hand but Ross slips the punch.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Ross tries to clinch but Harrell is having none of it.
Jab by Ross.
Ross clinches with his opponent.
Ross has a couple of punches blocked by Harrell.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
Shelton Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ross scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross thows a leg kick but Harrell checks it
and Harrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Harrell saw that one coming.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross scores with a body shot.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ross.
Harrell avoids the head kick by Ross.
Ross misses with a left hand
and Harrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harrell blocks a head kick by Ross.
Ross throws a body kick that misses
and Harrell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross throws a push kick but Harrell slaps the foot to one side.
Ross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a one-two to the body.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Harrell misses with a shot to the body
and Ross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrell.
Harrell is looking to score with low kicks.
Rick Ross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross digs a good body shot into Harrell's ribs.
Ross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ross tries to clinch but Harrell is having none of it.
Harrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrell tries a low kick but Ross avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Ross moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shelton Harrell.
I think Ross 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ross!
Rick Ross thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Da Ruckus. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a straight right.
Hossein throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Hossein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hossein.
Hossein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Hossein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hossein misses.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hossein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hossein misses.
Hossein throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Hossein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hossein jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hossein throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
Gracie slips under a jab from Hossein.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Hossein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hossein tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
No joy there for Hossein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Hossein lands a jab to the head.
Hossein misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Hossein ducks down to avoid it.
Hossein misses the jab.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hossein throws out the jab.
Hossein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossein scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hossein.
Hossein motions for Gracie to come forward. Hossein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Hossein jabs at Gracie's body.
Hossein lands with a right hand.
Hossein misses with a straight right.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Hossein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hossein looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Hossein misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a low kick but Hossein avoids it.
Hossein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie feints and then cracks Hossein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hossein down.
Hossein misses with an uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hossein missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to move into range but Hossein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hossein clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
Hossein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hossein as he connects with a hook.
Hossein lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Hossein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hossein misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hossein takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Hossein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Hossein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Hossein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hossein thows a body shot but no joy.
Hossein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hossein staying out of range there.
Hossein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie lunges at Hossein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hossein's hand.
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a head kick but Hossein moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hossein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hossein misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Hossein misses.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hossein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hossein throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hossein swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hossein throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hossein.
Hossein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hossein throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein checks a leg kick.
Hossein dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hossein cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Hossein blocks the low kick.
Hossein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hossein. That did some damage!
Hossein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie defending well as Hossein loads up on a big left hand.
Hossein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hossein lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Hossein is out of range.
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 Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein'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. This is the final round!
Hossein throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hossein looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Hossein counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Hossein.
Gracie slips under a jab from Hossein.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hossein moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie stuns Hossein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hossein throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Hossein throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Hossein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hossein.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hossein can pounce on him.
Hossein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hossein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hossein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Hossein moves his leg out of the way.
No joy there for Hossein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hossein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Hossein blocks an uppercut.
Hossein blocks a body shot from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Hossein avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
Hossein blocks an elbow strike.
Hossein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Hossein looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Hossein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Hossein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Hossein throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Hossein shrugs it off.
Hossein throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Hossein.
Hossein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hossein throws a big shot that misses.
Hossein looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Hossein misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hossein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Hossein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Hossein throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hossein misses.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Hossein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Hossein does it's job there.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Hossein misses with a hook.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie defending well as Hossein loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hossein throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sadiq Hossein.
I think Hossein 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sadiq Hossein!
A victorious Sadiq Hossein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Unkind Artist!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsky drops his hands momentarily and Artist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Lutsky.
Lutsky avoids a kick to the body.
Artist misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Artist moves out of range of the strikes.
Artist moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutsky misses with a straight left.
Lutsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Lutsky
and Artist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artist tries to score with a low kick but Lutsky moves his leg out of the way.
Artist connects with a solid leg kick.
Artist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutsky throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Artist pushes Lutsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Lutsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artist misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky feints and then cracks Artist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Artist down.
Artist scores with a jab.
Lutsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Artist.
Artist scores with a jab.
Artist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutsky lands a nice looking body kick.
Artist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Artist, right into the meat.
Lutsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Artist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutsky can pounce on him.
Artist throws a lazy right hand but Lutsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutsky throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutsky.
Lutsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Artist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lutsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lutsky pushes Artist away with a front kick.
Lutsky misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Lutsky.
Lutsky dips to his left and cracks Artist with an uppercut!
Lutsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist tries to clinch but Lutsky is having none of it.
Lutsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lutsky blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutsky.
Artist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutsky.
Lutsky 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist dips to his left and cracks Lutsky with an uppercut!
Artist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artist. Lutsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Lutsky misses with a low kick.
Lutsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artist.
Artist swings widly with a right hand
and Lutsky counters with a solid body kick.
Artist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lutsky checks it well.
Lutsky misses with a wild combination.
Artist misses with a leg kick
and Lutsky counters with a good, hard body kick but Artist shrugs it off.
Lutsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lutsky lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Unkind Artist has been cut.
Artist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutsky misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky is trying to break free.
Lutsky wants to break free but Artist has control.
Lutsky working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artist connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lutsky's face.
Lutsky gets through Artist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Artist lands with a left to the head.
Lutsky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Artist scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Artist.
Artist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Artist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutsky is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artist connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lutsky's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Unkind Artist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lutsky!
A swing and a miss from Lutsky.
Artist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lutsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Artist.
Unkind Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsky misses with a right hand
and Artist counters with a straight right hand.
Lutsky throws a series of punches but Artist moves out of range.
Artist ducks under a wild hook from Lutsky.
Lutsky lunges at Artist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Artist's hand.
Artist throws a hook to the side of Lutsky's head but Lutsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artist connects with a jab.
Artist lands a right hook to the body.
Artist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Artist throws an overhand right that lands on Lutsky's shoulder, as Lutsky tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Artist lands.
Lutsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Artist in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Lutsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist gets a clinch.
Lutsky has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.
Lutsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutsky misses with a knee strike.
Artist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artist misses with a punch on the inside.
Artist misses with a punch on the inside.
Artist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutsky.
Artist swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artist breaks the clinch.
Artist swings for the body but Lutsky moves out of range.
Lutsky slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lutsky checks a leg kick.
Artist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lutsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Artist looks to land a left hand but Lutsky moved out of range nicely.
Lutsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Lutsky both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Artist lands.
A cross from Lutsky lands.
Lutsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artist scores with a head kick.
Lutsky throws an off balance right hand
and Artist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lutsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Artist.
Unkind Artist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Artist looks to throw the jab but Lutsky is out of range.
Donk. Lutsky catches Artist right on the button with a cross.
Artist tries to clinch up.
Artist throws out a leg kick but Lutsky moves out of range and Artist only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lutsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsky throws a jab when Artist was well out of range.
Artist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutsky.
Artist ducks right into an uppercut from Lutsky.
Lutsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Artist.
Artist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Artist there.
Artist thows a body shot but no joy.
Lutsky throws a right hand that Artist ducks under and follows up with a left that Artist also avoids with ease.
Artist lands a lovely overhand right.
Artist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Artist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artist looks to land a right hand but Lutsky moved out of range.
Artist has managed to clinch.
Lutsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Artist controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Artist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lutsky working aggressively here.
Artist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutsky is defending well for now.
Artist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artist lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Artist fails to land.
Lutsky misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artist.
Lutsky blocks the elbow strike.
Artist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unkind Artist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
That's time! Lutsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Artist looks to throw the jab but Lutsky is out of range.
Artist connects with a jab.
Artist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Artist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsky manages to avoid it.
Artist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutsky defending well as Artist loads up on a big left hand.
Lutsky scores with a nice head shot.
Artist misses with a hook. Lutsky ducked under it nicely.
Artist lunges at Lutsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lutsky's hand.
A clash of legs there as Lutsky blocks the low kick.
Lutsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lutsky defending well as Artist loads up on a big left hand.
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Artist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Artist digs a good hook to Lutsky's body.
Artist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lutsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Lutsky.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lutsky.
That kick from Artist tenderised Lutsky's leg. Lutsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Lutsky slams his shin into Artist's torso.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artist throws a hook to the side of Lutsky's head but Lutsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist lands a jab.
Artist throws a big shot that misses.
Leonel Lutsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lutsky. That snapped Artist's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutsky sizes up Artist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Artist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Artist misses with a looping left.
Lutsky misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Lutsky does no damage.
Lutsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lutsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artist.
Lutsky ducks right into an uppercut from Artist.
Artist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutsky.
Lutsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Artist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lutsky. Artist shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist tries to clinch but Lutsky is having none of it.
Artist scores with a hook to the body. Lutsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Artist has Lutsky up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Artist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutsky.
Artist pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Artist manages to break the clinch.
Artist looks to land a body kick but Lutsky moved away.
Lutsky misses with a straight left.
Lutsky misses with a low kick.
Lutsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Lutsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Artist throws a leg kick which misses Lutsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Lutsky tries to avoid it.
Artist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lutsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky tries to land a front kick but Artist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lutsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lutsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lutsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artist. Artist obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artist.
Unkind Artist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lutsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lutsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Artist tries to clinch there but Lutsky circles away.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Artist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist checks a low kick from Lutsky.
Lutsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsky 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unkind Artist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Artist 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unkind Artist!
An out of breath Unkind Artist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Allan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Total War. Lamope has chosen I'm Souljah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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World class 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
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamope lands with an overhand left.
Lamope cracks Allan with a good jab.
Allan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allan delivers a nice body kick.
Allan throws the kick towards the body but Lamope avoids it.
Lamope lands a jab.
Lamope lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lamope misses with a looping right.
Allan misses with a head kick.
Allan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Allan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Lamope coming out on top.
Allan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lamope takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allan throws a body kick that misses.
Lamope just misses with a punch to the body.
Allan throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lamope.
Lamope scores with a head kick. Allan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lamope moves out of range as Allan throws a body kick.
Allan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamope circles away.
Allan moves out of range as Lamope strikes.
Allan misses the shot to the body.
Lamope moves out of range as Allan throws a body kick.
Allan avoids the body shot from Lamope.
Lamope gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lamope just content to control the position.
Lamope lands an elbow.
Lamope wants to control but Allan is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope working the ground and pound but Allan is defending the strikes.
Allan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lamope off and has taken his back!
Lamope has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lamope covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lamope rolls, trying to escape but Allan keeps control of the position.
Allan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lamope tries to break free.
Allan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Allan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lamope's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zack Allan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lamope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope digs a good hook to Allan's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Allan.
Nice shot by Lamope.
Lamope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lamope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lamope's hands.
Allan throws a front kick that sends Lamope stumbling back into the cage.
Allan clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamope throws out the jab.
Lamope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allan lands a right hook to the body.
Allan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope lands with a good body shot.
Allan connects with a looping right hand.
Lamope shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allan blocks a leg kick.
Allan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Allan misses.
Allan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamope staying out of range there.
Lamope walks forward, straight into a front kick from Allan.
Lamope fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allan checks it well.
Allan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamope circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamope with a hook.
Allan is looking to land body kicks.
Lamope lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lamope attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allan tries to clinch up.
Lamope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamope fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allan checks it well.
Lamope blocks a low kick nicely.
Lamope takes one to the side of the head.
Allan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allan wants to clinch
and Lamope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Allan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allan - that will leave a mark!
Allan throws a series of punches but Lamope moves out of range.
Allan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamope.
Lamope scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allan in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamope looks to land a left hand but Allan moved out of range nicely.
Lamope lands a leg kick that knocks Allan off balance momentarily.
Allan misses the shot to the body.
Zack Allan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allan slips under a jab.
Lamope lands a slapping body shot.
Lamope has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Allan.
Lamope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamope. Allan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allan missing with a left hand there. Lamope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamope cracks a nice hook into Allan's ribs.
Lamope fails to land with a series of punches.
Allan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allan tries a body shot but Lamope blocks it.
Allan trying to land knees to the body.
Lamope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamope takes a shot to the head.
Lamope breaks from the clinch.
Lamope takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lamope jabs at Allan's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamope lands a slapping body shot.
Allan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lamope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Allan. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the liver by Allan. Beautiful body shot.
Zack Allan is winning the standup battle so far.
Allan forces Lamope back against the cage and clinches.
Allan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lamope is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Allan to the mat. Allan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Allan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope misses with an uppercut.
Allan looks to land a body kick but Lamope moved away.
Allan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lamope takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Allan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamope.
Lamope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamope is just out of range.
Lamope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allan lands with a kick to the temple. Lamope shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Allan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lamope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allan counters with a low kick, right behind Lamope 's knee.
Allan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamope.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lamope's calf.
Lamope thuds a left hand into Allan's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamope looking to score a takedown here. Allan is defending well but Lamope drives through and ends up in Allan's guard.
Lamope preventing the sweep.
Lamope stands and throws Allan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lamope.
Lamope misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Allan sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lamope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allan keeping hold of Lamope's head, controlling as best he can.
Allan tries to roll over but Lamope keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Allan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lamope throws a low kick but Allan moves out of range easily.
Allan just misses with a punch to the body.
Allan throws a hook but Lamope avoids it easily.
Lamope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamope lands with a nice body kick.
Allan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamope misses with an uppercut. Allan saw that one coming.
Allan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamope manages to avoid it.
Lamope throws a low kick but Allan avoids it.
Allan connects with a right hand. Lamope shakes it off.
Allan tries to clinch but Lamope is having none of it.
Allan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lamope counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan moves forwards but Lamope connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allan throws a head kick that misses
and Allan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Allan.
Lamope walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamope feints and then cracks Allan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allan down.
A big right from Lamope misses.
Allan lands a jab to the head.
Lamope lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allan's sensitive parts.
Lamope misses with a left hand
and Allan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good exchange - Allan coming out on top.
Allan wants to land a leg kick but Lamope is out of range.
Lamope lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamope cracks Allan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamope's head.
Lamope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lamope misses with a hook.
Allan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lamope counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allan connects with a body shot.
Allan throws a push kick but Lamope slaps the foot to one side.
Lamope gets tackled into the cage by Allan. Allan maintains the clinch.
Allan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allan lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan connects with a knee to the head.
Allan misses with a punch to the body.
Allan manages to break the clinch.
Lamope throws a leg kick
and Allan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope misses the jab.
Allan checks a leg kick.
Allan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamope is just out of range.
Itor Lamope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allan moves away from the strike by Lamope.
A big left from Lamope misses.
Lamope circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allan throws a series of punches but Lamope avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allan. Lamope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamope swings widly with a right hand
and Allan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamope scores with a shot to the body.
Lamope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zack Allan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope walks into a left hand.
Lamope tried to score with a low kick but Allan checks it.
Allan lands with a nice body kick.
Allan checks a leg kick nicely.
Lamope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lamope throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lamope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamope circles away.
Lamope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allan closes the distance and clinches.
Lamope struggles to land a body shot inside as Allan controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamope can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamope.
Allan blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Allan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Allan!
After winning the bout, Zack Allan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Payback-Slayer. Kearney McGarrity could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tallak Hrolf 's chin.
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrolf , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrity throws the kick towards the body but Hrolf avoids it.
McGarrity throws a head kick that half lands.
McGarrity thows a body shot but no joy.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Hrolf is just out of range.
We've been told by McGarrity's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $250 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hrolf blocks the body kick.
Hrolf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hrolf slips a jab from McGarrity.
Hrolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarrity was well out of range. Poor timing from Hrolf .
McGarrity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice combination there by McGarrity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity scores with a kick to the body.
McGarrity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hrolf tries to bum rush McGarrity with a series of wild strikes but McGarrity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGarrity there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf tries to work over McGarrity's front leg with a kick but McGarrity checks it.
Hrolf misses with a straight left.
Hrolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGarrity scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from McGarrity.
McGarrity scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGarrity tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hrolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGarrity looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGarrity not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGarrity working over Hrolf with some ground and pound. Hrolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hrolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGarrity.
Hrolf tries to get to full guard but McGarrity has control of the leg.
McGarrity scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hrolf is not content to let McGarrity control the position.
McGarrity wants to pass the guard but Hrolf is defending well.
Hrolf keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hrolf tries to get to full guard but McGarrity has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity moves nicely into side control.
Hrolf stops McGarrity from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarrity sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hrolf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf is trying to control McGarrity's posture but McGarrity avoids it.
McGarrity grinds an elbow into Hrolf 's temple.
An elbow from McGarrity crashes against the mat.
Hrolf manages to get back to half guard.
McGarrity is keen to just control but Hrolf is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hrolf tries to roll over but McGarrity keeps him under control.
Hrolf has hold of McGarrity's hands but McGarrity slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hrolf trying to control from the bottom.
McGarrity winds up and cracks Hrolf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hrolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGarrity.
McGarrity preventing the sweep.
Hrolf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Hrolf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hrolf wants to stand but McGarrity is controlling the position.
Hrolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGarrity is one step ahead there.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarrity pushes down on Hrolf 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity prevents Hrolf from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
That's time! McGarrity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hrolf lunges at McGarrity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGarrity's hand.
Hrolf swings for the body but McGarrity moves out of range.
McGarrity shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hrolf 's guard.
McGarrity cracks Hrolf with a solid left hand.
McGarrity sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hrolf 's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGarrity here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hrolf wants to improve his position but McGarrity is controlling well.
Hrolf is pressing down on McGarrity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarrity trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Hrolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hrolf keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
McGarrity stopping the sweep attempt from Hrolf .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGarrity looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGarrity is in trouble now - Hrolf has advanced to mount!
Hrolf looking to ground and pound but McGarrity is blocking nicely.
McGarrity avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hrolf .
Hrolf punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Kearney McGarrity has been cut.
Kearney McGarrity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf looking to finish McGarrity with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGarrity!
McGarrity is rocked!
Hrolf drops a big elbow. That's hurt McGarrity! More shots from Hrolf and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Knows My Name. Valentine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Holmes misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Gregg Valentine has been cut.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
Holmes jabs Valentine right on the nose. Valentine blinks but takes it well.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine avoids a kick to the body.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holmes under the eye.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentine to score with a decent uppercut.
Holmes looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Holmes throws a body kick that misses.
Holmes takes one on the button.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Valentine scores with a head kick. Holmes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holmes is rocked!
It looks like Mike Holmes has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Valentine! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gregg Valentine!
Gregg Valentine is the new middleweight champion!
Gregg Valentine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cockenschtuff comes to the cage accompanied by Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus. Cain Colbert has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colbert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cockenschtuff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colbert scrambles back to his feet.
Cockenschtuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colbert throws out the jab.
Colbert throws a lazy head kick
and Cockenschtuff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cockenschtuff pushes Colbert away with a front kick.
Cockenschtuff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colbert's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockenschtuff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colbert is out of range and Cockenschtuff settles back down.
Lester Cockenschtuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cockenschtuff misses with a low kick as Colbert jumps back.
Colbert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cockenschtuff moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Colbert.
Cockenschtuff looks for the body kick but Colbert saw that one coming.
Cockenschtuff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cockenschtuff throws a leg kick
and Colbert counters with a straight right hand.
Cockenschtuff blocks a head kick by Colbert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff takes a swing at Colbert's ribcage but misses.
Colbert thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Colbert.
Colbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Cockenschtuff throws a shot from downtown. Colbert moves away and avoids it.
Cockenschtuff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cockenschtuff lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Colbert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cockenschtuff doesn't seem phased though.
Cockenschtuff cracks Colbert with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockenschtuff connects with a single shot there.
Colbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cockenschtuff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colbert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cockenschtuff misses with a head kick.
Colbert throws a lazy head kick
and Cockenschtuff counters with a head kick.
Colbert avoids a kick to the body.
Cockenschtuff tries to score with a low kick but Colbert moves his leg out of the way.
Cockenschtuff misses with a head kick.
Colbert lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Colbert.
Colbert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Cockenschtuff misses.
Colbert throws a low kick but Cockenschtuff moves out of range easily.
Cockenschtuff throws a push kick but Colbert slaps the foot to one side.
Colbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colbert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
Colbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cockenschtuff manages to avoid it.
Colbert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colbert checks a leg kick nicely.
Colbert lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert scores with a kick to the body.
Jab by Cockenschtuff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colbert throws a head kick but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cockenschtuff lands the left hand.
Colbert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Colbert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cockenschtuff's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colbert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cockenschtuff on the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Cockenschtuff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cockenschtuff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cockenschtuff counters by moving into the clinch.
Cockenschtuff throws a punch but it's blocked by Colbert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colbert.
Cockenschtuff stalling in the clinch but Colbert improves position.
Colbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cockenschtuff on the inside.
Cockenschtuff misses with some punches.
Colbert has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Colbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cockenschtuff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cockenschtuff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Cockenschtuff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Cockenschtuff.
Colbert takes a shot to the head.
Cockenschtuff trying to control the position but instead, Colbert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cockenschtuff into the cage.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice elbow.
Colbert is breathing heavily.
Cockenschtuff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Colbert fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Colbert! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cockenschtuff is unloading with more strikes now! Colbert drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Cockenschtuff!
Lester Cockenschtuff retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Lester Cockenschtuff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Country Boy Can Survive. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lomax's choice of entrance music: Ace of Spades. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Mullen is predictable there
and Lomax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomax has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mullen throws a series of punches but Lomax moves out of range.
Mullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax jabs at Mullen's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lomax, right into the meat.
Lomax scores with a punch to the head.
Mullen throws the kick towards the body but Lomax avoids it.
Lomax misses with the combination.
Lomax scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lomax.
Mullen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mullen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mullen throws a low kick but Lomax moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mullen moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mullen. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mullen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lomax.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lomax checks a leg kick.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mullen misses.
Nice body punch from Mullen.
Lomax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomax tries to clinch up but Mullen circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Mullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomax is just out of range.
Mullen misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mullen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lomax - the referee stops the clock and Mullen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lomax. Mullen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lomax scores with a kick to the body.
Mullen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Lomax.
A low kick from Mullen misses
and Lomax counters with a leg kick.
Lomax lands a leg kick that knocks Mullen off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lomax. That's going to slow Mullen down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lomax.
Lomax lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lomax, right into the meat.
Mullen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mullen misses with an uppercut. Lomax saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Lomax cracks the inside of Mullen's front leg.
Mullen throws an off balance right hand
and Mullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mullen throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Mullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax throws a solid leg kick but Mullen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lomax.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mullen.
Lomax connects with a looping right hand.
Mullen throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Mullen misses with a body kick.
Mullen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lomax finds it's way round the side to connect with Mullen's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomax.
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullen.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Mullen.
A slow jab from Mullen misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lomax. Mullen shrugs it off though.
Lomax staying out of range there.
Mullen throws a body punch but Lomax moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax feints and then cracks Mullen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullen down.
Mullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomax connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Mullen is predictable there
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax works Mullen's body with a nice hook.
Lomax lands a front kick.
Lomax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullen throws a leg kick that misses.
Mullen throws a body punch but Lomax moves out of range.
Mullen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mullen throws an overhand right that lands on Lomax's shoulder, as Lomax tries to avoid the shot.
Mullen misses with a wild body shot.
Mullen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lomax.
Mullen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mullen cracks Lomax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullen throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Mullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
Lomax throws a leg kick which misses Mullen's front leg but catches the back leg as Mullen tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is looking to slow Lomax down with leg kicks.
Mullen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mullen misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Lomax slips a straight right by Mullen.
Mullen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lomax cracks the inside of Mullen's front leg.
Lomax throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lomax connects with a single shot there.
Lomax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomax.
Lomax fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lomax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomax closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Lomax.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
Lomax lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mullen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomax.
Lomax goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mullen is rocked!
Lomax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mullen misses with a looping right.
Oh Mullen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mullen looks to throw a body kick
and Lomax counters with a body kick that stops Mullen in his tracks momentarily.
Mullen seems to have got his legs back now.
Mullen scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid body kick from Lomax.
Lomax lands a front kick.
Mullen throws a leg kick
and Lomax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clint Lomax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mullen throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Mullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Mullen tries to land a leg kick but Lomax saw it coming and moves away.
Mullen throws an off balance right hand
and Lomax counters with a leg kick.
Lomax punishes Mullen's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Lomax finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mullen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Lomax.
Lomax checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Mullen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lomax is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lomax.
Mullen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullen.
Mullen walks into a jab.
Lomax throws a low kick but Mullen moves out of range easily.
Mullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax. Lomax obviously looking to wear him down.
Lomax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lomax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mullen thumps Lomax with a low kick.
Mullen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
A low kick from Mullen misses
and Lomax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lomax has managed to clinch.
Lomax trying to stall but Mullen improves his position.
Lomax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen moves out of range as Lomax throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lomax connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Lomax.
Mullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Lomax sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mullen misses with a low kick as Lomax jumps back.
Mullen moves forwards but Lomax connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mullen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mullen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lomax takes a step back to recover.
Mullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Whack! Lomax lands a heavy head kick that drops Mullen. The ref tackles Lomax to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mullen was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Clint Lomax!
Clint Lomax decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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