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Ascension: Imperial March PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 50 cent P.I.M.P. Rafael Santa Cruz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Sandoval as he checks the leg kick.
Santa Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santa Cruz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santa Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santa Cruz throws out the jab.
Sandoval turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping left.
Santa Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Santa Cruz jabs Sandoval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santa Cruz jabs Sandoval right on the nose. Sandoval blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Santa Cruz is predictable there
and Sandoval counters with a single leg into guard. Santa Cruz didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santa Cruz is looking for a triangle but Sandoval pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to control but Santa Cruz is working from the bottom.
Sandoval is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Santa Cruz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sandoval is looking to defend but Santa Cruz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sandoval! Santa Cruz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sandoval taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz made sure to mention his sponsor, DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waru Kuzuri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kuzuri.
David shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuzuri defends it nicely.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
Kuzuri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a left hand
and David counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuzuri's guard now.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzuri is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that David has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kuzuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
Kuzuri is trying to keep David in close.
Kuzuri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and David defends well.
Kuzuri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuzuri keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is working hard here to advance position.
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuzuri wants to sweep but no luck.
David passes easily into side control. Nice work.
David 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.
Kuzuri manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
Kuzuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuzuri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. David is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuzuri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but David pulls his head out easily.
Kuzuri tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
Kuzuri is pressing down on David's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuzuri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and David defends well.
Kuzuri looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! David escapes and throws Kuzuri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
David is looking to take a break and control but Kuzuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuzuri struggling a bit here.
David swings around for an armbar but Kuzuri sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into David's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David seems keen to control Kuzuri's posture.
David wants to sweep here but Kuzuri controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Melekh David will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzuri is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
David shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuzuri defends it nicely.
Kuzuri stuffs the takedown.
Kuzuri throws a wild body kick that David sees coming a mile off.
Kuzuri works David's body with a nice hook.
Kuzuri swings for the body but David moves out of range.
David jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throws the left hand but Kuzuri avoids the punch easily.
David connects with a looping right hand.
David stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuzuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
David scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuzuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
David is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuzuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melekh David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuzuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
David tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuzuri. That's going to slow David down.
David is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri leaves David with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
David will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuzuri throws a wild body kick that David sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David misses with a hook. Kuzuri ducked under it nicely.
David drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzuri looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
David sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuzuri's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuzuri keeps working.
Kuzuri trying to control but David postures up.
Kuzuri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but David pulls his head out easily.
Melekh David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuzuri trying to control here.
David trying to control from half guard but Kuzuri is working away.
Kuzuri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
Kuzuri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
David stands and throws Kuzuri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
David working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kuzuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David is chipping away with strikes.
David passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kuzuri!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri avoids a kick to the body.
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David lunges at Kuzuri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuzuri's hand.
David throws a push kick but Kuzuri slaps the foot to one side.
Kuzuri misses with a jab to the body
and David counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuzuri can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David is trying to work for a kimura but Kuzuri is defending well.
Kuzuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David trying to pass the guard but Kuzuri defending well.
Kuzuri wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
David passes to side control.
Kuzuri dodges the ground and pound from David.
Kuzuri gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuzuri works his way to full guard. Good work.
David trying to control but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Kuzuri controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuzuri isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. David stacks Kuzuri on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by David!
David works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kuzuri tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David landing punches.
David fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kuzuri is looking to improve his position but David isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuzuri hang on?
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
Kuzuri taking shots to the head.
Kuzuri is desperately trying to improve his position but David has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuzuri wants to control but David is having none of it.
David prevents Kuzuri from getting the reversal.
David in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kuzuri is trying to escape the mount.
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!
David jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuzuri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuzuri and David has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuzuri actively working from the bottom here.
David perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
David lands with a punch from half guard.
David sitting and controlling from the half guard.
David trying to control the action but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melekh David showed his dominance in that final round.
Well David has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melekh David!
A less than humble Melekh David misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by The Claw. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jason Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws the kick towards the body but Potkukelkka avoids it.
Griffin digs a good body shot into Potkukelkka's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Potkukelkka slips the punch.
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Jason Griffin has been cut.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Potkukelkka takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Potkukelkka misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Potkukelkka misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Potkukelkka misses the shot to the body.
Griffin jabs Potkukelkka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Potkukelkka shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Potkukelkka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Potkukelkka shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Potkukelkka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jason Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Potkukelkka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potkukelkka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potkukelkka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Potkukelkka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Potkukelkka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffin.
Good shot there by Potkukelkka.
A good leg kick by Potkukelkka.
Griffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Potkukelkka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Potkukelkka.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Potkukelkka circles away.
Griffin throws a push kick but Potkukelkka slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Potkukelkka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Potkukelkka checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Potkukelkka's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potkukelkka throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Potkukelkka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Potkukelkka is out of range and Griffin settles back down.
Potkukelkka swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Potkukelkka 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.
Griffin is looking to wear down Potkukelkka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Potkukelkka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffin tries to work over Potkukelkka's front leg with a kick but Potkukelkka checks it.
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Potkukelkka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Athletic Advantage inform us that Potkukelkka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Potkukelkka has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position.
Griffin trying to control but Potkukelkka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jason Griffin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Potkukelkka checks the leg kick.
Griffin lands the left hand.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin tries to clinch
and Potkukelkka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin pulls Potkukelkka in close to his closed guard and prevents Potkukelkka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Potkukelkka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potkukelkka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Griffin seems keen to control Potkukelkka's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Griffin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Potkukelkka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Potkukelkka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potkukelkka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Potkukelkka.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potkukelkka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffin.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Potkukelkka circles away.
Potkukelkka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potkukelkka avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Jason Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin catches Potkukelkka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Potkukelkka.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Potkukelkka's ribs.
Jason Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Potkukelkka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Potkukelkka tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potkukelkka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potkukelkka throwing strikes but missing.
Potkukelkka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potkukelkka trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Potkukelkka tries to pass.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Potkukelkka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Potkukelkka lands the left hand.
Potkukelkka throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
A low kick from Griffin misses
and Potkukelkka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Griffin's guard now.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Potkukelkka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potkukelkka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potkukelkka is one step ahead there.
Potkukelkka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potkukelkka.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Griffin controls Potkukelkka momentarily but Potkukelkka frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Potkukelkka preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Griffin blocks the low kick.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potkukelkka moves away.
Potkukelkka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potkukelkka swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Jason Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potkukelkka just misses with a punch to the body.
Potkukelkka misses with a body kick.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Potkukelkka pushes him off.
Griffin blocks a leg kick.
Griffin throws out a leg kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range and Griffin only half commits.
Potkukelkka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Potkukelkka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Potkukelkka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffin throws a chopping leg kick but Potkukelkka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Potkukelkka scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Potkukelkka swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin throws a low kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range easily.
Potkukelkka lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Potkukelkka looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Potkukelkka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Potkukelkka misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potkukelkka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries a low kick but Potkukelkka avoids it.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Potkukelkka circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch! Griffin slams his shin into Potkukelkka's torso.
Potkukelkka misses with a head kick.
Griffin throws a lazy body kick
and Potkukelkka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin keeping full guard, as Potkukelkka tries to pass.
Potkukelkka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potkukelkka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka looking to sit in guard and control but Griffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Potkukelkka keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Potkukelkka keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Potkukelkka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Potkukelkka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potkukelkka looking for a sweep. Not yet Potkukelkka, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jason Griffin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Potkukelkka tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Potkukelkka back against the cage.
Potkukelkka looking for a takedown.
Potkukelkka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potkukelkka struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
Potkukelkka misses with some punches.
Potkukelkka has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Potkukelkka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Potkukelkka thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka checks a leg kick.
Potkukelkka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Potkukelkka throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potkukelkka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Potkukelkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potkukelkka 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Potkukelkka!
Our winner, James Potkukelkka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuriel Leonard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
147 lbs
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147 lbs
28 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Leonard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams goes for a double leg but Leonard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leonard continues to drive forward.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Leonard wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Nice jab there from Leonard.
Williams tries to bum rush Leonard with a series of wild strikes but Leonard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonard blocks a jab.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonard looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Leonard rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonard after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to circle away but Leonard has him pinned against the cage.
Leonard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leonard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonard has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Leonard can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Leonard's takedown attempt.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leonard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leonard scores with a shot to the body.
Leonard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Leonard as Williams shoots in.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Leonard moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leonard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leonard checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Leonard's head but Leonard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Leonard blocks it.
Leonard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Leonard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonard 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.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonard is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Leonard circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonard was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leonard working the ground and pound.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leonard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
The ground and pound from Leonard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
Williams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Williams is not content to let Leonard control the position.
Leonard working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Leonard crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leonard.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Leonard avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonard fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard slips under a jab.
Leonard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonard. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leonard is out of range.
Leonard jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams connects with a jab.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leonard cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Leonard counters with a left to the body.
Leonard works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Leonard moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Leonard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Williams won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Leonard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams misses with a hook. Leonard ducked under it nicely.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard misses with a straight left.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonard throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Leonard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leonard throws a big shot that misses.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Leonard misses the body punch
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leonard's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams controlling from the top position.
Leonard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Austin Williams will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams misses with a hook
and Leonard counters with a straight right hand.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Leonard moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams cracks Leonard with a good jab.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Leonard ducks down to avoid it.
Leonard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Leonard has control of the leg.
Leonard trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Nuriel Leonard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Leonard has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Leonard is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leonard scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling Leonard's posture.
Williams controls Leonard momentarily but Leonard frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leonard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Leonard slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Leonard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leonard defends it easily.
Leonard distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leonard defends it easily.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonard cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Leonard scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nuriel Leonard.
Well Leonard 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo comes into the arena with Volbeat - The Human Instrument blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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186 lbs
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182 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice combo by Russo! Oh, that's hurt him - De Noteboom falls to the canvas and Russo follows him into side control.
It looks like Robert De Noteboom has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Russo.
Russo working away.
Russo throws a strike aimed at the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom avoids it well.
Russo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Noteboom is avoiding damage well.
De Noteboom regains half guard, as Russo was trying to land strikes.
Russo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Noteboom's head.
Russo wants to work for an arm triangle but De Noteboom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russo tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Noteboom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Noteboom is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
De Noteboom tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo looks to land a strike but De Noteboom avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Russo wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Noteboom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Noteboom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Noteboom!
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Russo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Noteboom landing strikes.
Russo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.
Russo is in trouble now - De Noteboom has advanced to mount!
De Noteboom cracks Russo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo is looking to get to half guard.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Russo misses with a body shot.
De Noteboom dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Russo misses with an uppercut.
Vinny Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Russo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russo lands a jab-cross combination.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the strikes.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russo misses with a body punch
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
Russo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Noteboom manages to get himself to full guard.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo throws a strike but De Noteboom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Russo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo working a defensive guard but De Noteboom manages to pass into side control anyway.
Russo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Noteboom lands strikes from half guard.
Russo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! De Noteboom is tapping! Great win for Russo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vinny Russo!
Vinny Russo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Probably the hardest match I ever had in my life. But I don't like it when things aren't goin' my way. De Noteboom, you turned the tables on me. You turned the tables in the wrong way. You got me mad. I've stood around, I listened to everything you had to say. I did everything necessary.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic comes to the cage accompanied by More then a Feeling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
173 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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27
175 lbs
22 - 8 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bubby!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Tunjic.
Bubby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bubby has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bubby, right into the meat.
Tunjic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bubby did well to prevent Tunjic getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bubby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bubby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tunjic throwing strikes from guard but Bubby blocks nicely.
Tunjic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tunjic throwing strikes from guard but Bubby blocks nicely.
Tunjic wants to control from the top but Bubby keeps moving.
Tunjic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tunjic looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tunjic.
Tunjic postures up.
Bubby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tunjic is one step ahead there.
Tunjic is looking to work some ground and pound but Bubby has wrist control.
Tunjic throwing strikes from guard but Bubby blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bubby is on top in guard.
Tunjic working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bubby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tunjic is trying to hold Bubby in close to prevent damage but Bubby has managed to pass into half guard.
Tunjic manages to get to full guard.
Bubby landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bubby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tunjic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bubby has managed to get both his arms back between Tunjic's legs - danger averted.
Tunjic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tunjic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bubby taking some punishment here, with Tunjic in his half guard.
Bubby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bubby wants to control but Tunjic is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tunjic.
Tunjic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Tunjic.
Tunjic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bubby defending well though.
Tunjic lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunjic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tunjic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tunjic prevents Bubby from improving his position.
Tunjic working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubby is looking for a sweep. Tunjic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tunjic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tunjic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tunjic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tunjic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bubby to the ground. Tunjic is now in Bubby's guard.
Tunjic throws a strike but Bubby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tunjic is looking to sweep but instead, Bubby has passed into half guard.
Tunjic wants to sweep but Bubby has passed to side control!
Bubby working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubby throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tunjic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bubby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tunjic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bubby lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tunjic is looking for a sweep.
Tunjic is working hard here to advance position.
Bubby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bubby creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunjic dodges the ground and pound from Bubby.
Bubby has control of an arm but Tunjic manages to advance to Bubby's back!
Tunjic has the hooks in. Bubby is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tunjic landing with strikes.
Tunjic is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tunjic gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tunjic gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tunjic apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bubby wants to clinch
so Tunjic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunjic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bubby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tunjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bubby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tunjic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tunjic postures up in Bubby's guard and throws a big left but Bubby blocks it.
Tunjic preventing the sweep.
Tunjic postures up.
Bubby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tunjic manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivan Tunjic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bubby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tunjic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bubby manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubby wants to hit a switch here but Tunjic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bubby there!
Bubby tries to reverse the position but Tunjic maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bubby is still trying to improve 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 Ivan Tunjic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bubby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tunjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bubby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bubby finds it's way through Tunjic's defenses.
Bubby tries to clinch up.
Bubby connects with a solid leg kick.
Bubby clobbers Tunjic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tunjic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bubby connects with an inside leg kick.
Bubby misses with a body shot.
Tunjic misses with a kick to the body.
Bubby 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.
Bubby leaves Tunjic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bubby counters with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Bubby.
A head kick misses from Tunjic.
Tunjic lands a right hook to the body.
Tunjic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bubby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tunjic, pushing him back against the cage.
Tunjic blocking some punches.
Tunjic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bubby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bubby.
Bubby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tunjic being controlled here momentarily.
Boy Bubby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Tunjic preventing the sweep.
Bubby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tunjic connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Bubby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bubby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tunjic keeps working.
Bubby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tunjic's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bubby there.
Bubby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tunjic's head.
Bubby working the head and body with strikes.
Tunjic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tunjic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bubby is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tunjic 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.
Bubby landing shots from mount.
Bubby postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tunjic looks a forlorn figure.
Tunjic is desperately trying to improve his position but Bubby has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tunjic is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubby looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tunjic covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Bubby!
Boy Bubby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McFinnigan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Drunken Irish Dad. Brown has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Monty Brown was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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285 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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191 cm
32
270 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey McFinnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monty Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McFinnigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown slips a jab from McFinnigan.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McFinnigan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
McFinnigan throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFinnigan after a bit of a struggle.
McFinnigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but McFinnigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McFinnigan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFinnigan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown 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.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McFinnigan swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a body punch but McFinnigan moves out of range.
McFinnigan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFinnigan avoids it really well and circles away.
Mickey McFinnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Brown.
McFinnigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
McFinnigan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McFinnigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFinnigan throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Brown misses.
McFinnigan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into McFinnigan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McFinnigan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McFinnigan chips away with some ground and pound.
McFinnigan with a nice head shot there.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
McFinnigan is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard.
McFinnigan has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown trying to control but McFinnigan is working from the bottom.
McFinnigan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
McFinnigan wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
McFinnigan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McFinnigan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFinnigan prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown controlling the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McFinnigan wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to control but McFinnigan is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is staying active underneath McFinnigan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McFinnigan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as McFinnigan sits in half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. McFinnigan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFinnigan is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
McFinnigan thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
McFinnigan is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFinnigan wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFinnigan wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McFinnigan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McFinnigan misses with a head kick.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McFinnigan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McFinnigan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McFinnigan wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McFinnigan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McFinnigan tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on McFinnigan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McFinnigan is letting Brown control him for a moment.
McFinnigan regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFinnigan is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinnigan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McFinnigan gets back to full guard.
Brown postures up.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown passes McFinnigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is trying to control. McFinnigan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McFinnigan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown trying to control the pace.
McFinnigan wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McFinnigan is controlling Brown's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
McFinnigan wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McFinnigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFinnigan taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
McFinnigan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
McFinnigan is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mickey McFinnigan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
McFinnigan is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McFinnigan avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McFinnigan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
McFinnigan is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McFinnigan is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mickey McFinnigan just wasn't active enough.
McFinnigan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
McFinnigan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
McFinnigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
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!
Brown working aggressively here.
McFinnigan gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
McFinnigan lands a shoulder strike.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
McFinnigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFinnigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFinnigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to McFinnigan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown cracks McFinnigan with a nice body shot.
McFinnigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown digs a right hand into McFinnigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFinnigan's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFinnigan misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is leaning against McFinnigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFinnigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFinnigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFinnigans head.
It looks like Mickey McFinnigan has been cut.
McFinnigan misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Monty Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mickey McFinnigan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McFinnigan cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
McFinnigan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McFinnigan misses with a body kick.
McFinnigan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mickey McFinnigan is winning the standup battle so far.
McFinnigan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McFinnigan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McFinnigan misses with a body kick.
A combination from McFinnigan does no damage.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McFinnigan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McFinnigan has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFinnigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McFinnigan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFinnigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFinnigan backwards.
McFinnigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFinnigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFinnigan tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McFinnigan back against the cage.
McFinnigan misses with a body punch.
McFinnigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFinnigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
McFinnigan tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
McFinnigan tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McFinnigan back against the cage.
McFinnigan misses with a punch to the body.
McFinnigan tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown is trying to drag McFinnigan to the mat but McFinnigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mickey McFinnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Brown.
McFinnigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFinnigan lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is trying to drag McFinnigan to the mat but McFinnigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFinnigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFinnigan digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFinnigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McFinnigan tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McFinnigan can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
McFinnigan can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McFinnigan is defending well.
McFinnigan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFinnigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFinnigan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFinnigan has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Nice body punch from McFinnigan - that landed with a thud.
McFinnigan tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McFinnigan back against the cage.
Nice body punch from McFinnigan.
Mickey McFinnigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFinnigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFinnigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFinnigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
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!
McFinnigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McFinnigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown prevents a body shot from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
McFinnigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
McFinnigan digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
McFinnigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McFinnigan lands a right hand.
McFinnigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFinnigan.
McFinnigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McFinnigan lands a right hand.
Brown is rocked!
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can McFinnigan finish him?
McFinnigan misses with a punch to the body.
McFinnigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McFinnigan lands a big right hand that drops Brown! The killer instinct kicks in and McFinnigan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McFinnigan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey McFinnigan!
After the fight, Mickey McFinnigan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
260 lbs
24 - 10 - 1 |
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30
244 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWild throws a half hearted mid kick.
McWild throws a leg kick that misses.
Bri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McWild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McWild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bri 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.
McWild throws a looping overhand right but Bri ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by McWild.
McWild swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McWild wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Bri.
McWild scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from McWild.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by McWild.
Bri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWild stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bri misses with some punches.
Bri misses with a punch to the body.
Bri takes a shot to the head.
Bri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McWild misses with a punch to the body.
McWild lands a nice uppercut.
McWild works on Bri's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild has a couple of punches blocked by Bri.
Bri throws a head punch that misses.
McWild lands a left hand.
McWild misses with a body punch.
McWild tries for a takedown. No joy.
McWild throws a punch but it's blocked by Bri.
Bri tries to work over McWild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild lands a nice uppercut.
McWild struggles to land a body shot inside as Bri controls his hands.
Bri throws a head punch that misses.
Bri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by McWild.
Bri tries a body shot but McWild blocks it.
McWild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McWild is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McWild turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McWild manages to end up in side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McWild working the strikes but Bri uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McWild trying to control the pace.
Bri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McWild is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri is refusing to be controlled, as McWild sits in half guard.
McWild stops Bri from getting back to his feet.
Bri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McWild buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Bri as he checks the leg kick.
McWild lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bri will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seaville Bri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWild throws a chopping leg kick but Bri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McWild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWild takes one to the side of the head.
McWild throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWild lands a right hook to the body.
McWild connects with a leg kick. Bri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McWild slips under a jab.
Bri tries to clinch but McWild moves out of range.
Bri scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWild throws a head kick but Bri moves out of range.
Bri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McWild counters with a single leg into guard. Bri didn't expect that.
Bri wants to stand up but McWild is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bri swinging wildly here.
Bri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bri throws an off balance right hand
and McWild counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McWild throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWild working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bri working a defensive guard here.
Bri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWild throwing strikes from guard but Bri blocks nicely.
McWild working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bri's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
Bri is trying to control the position but McWild postures up.
Bri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWild controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWild missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild landing some decent shots from guard.
Bri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McWild is in close to Bri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWild postures up in Bri's guard and throws a big left but Bri blocks it.
McWild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bri is keeping the position for now.
Bri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWild scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Bri has wrist control.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
McWild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWild wants to control from the top but Bri keeps moving.
McWild postures up.
McWild throws an elbow that misses. Bri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWild's guard. Nice move by Bri!
Bri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seaville Bri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McWild gets a double leg takedown into Bri's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWild wants to control from the top but Bri keeps moving.
Bri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWild connects with a couple of short punches.
McWild has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWild throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWild with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McWild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bri.
McWild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bri moves away.
Bri misses with a looping right.
McWild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by McWild. That's going to slow Bri down.
A shot to the liver by McWild. Beautiful body shot.
Bri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McWild paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McWild scores with a hook.
Bri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McWild shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bri defends it nicely.
McWild sizes up Bri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri throws an off balance right hand
and McWild counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McWild stalling away here and it's allowed Bri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McWild content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeffry McWild has got the better of the ground game so far.
McWild won't allow Bri to sweep him here.
McWild wants to control from the top but Bri keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
McWild working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McWild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWild passes Bri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seaville Bri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWild thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bri's head.
McWild sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bri defending well though.
McWild controlling the action here.
Bri wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild working the head and body with strikes.
McWild wants to control but Bri is keeping him busy.
Bri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWild.
Bri wants to control but McWild is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWild prevents Bri from improving his position.
McWild trying to control from Bri's half guard. Bri has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWild manages to get himself to full guard.
Bri wants to control from the top but McWild keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McWild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bri is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffry McWild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McWild 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffry McWild!
Jeffry McWild was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
178 lbs
22 - 5 - 1 |
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32
184 lbs
24 - 9 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle slips under a jab.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
Bickle clinches.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle .
Bickle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie is working for takedown but Bickle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Bickle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bickle motions for Gracie to come forward. Bickle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bickle .
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bickle is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bickle won't allow it.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie checks a low kick from Bickle .
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bickle with a jab.
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bickle .
Bickle lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bickle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bickle .
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bickle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bickle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bickle 's head backwards.
Bickle defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Bickle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bickle after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Bickle throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bickle cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bickle lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Bickle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Bickle staying out of range there.
Travis Bickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bickle tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Bickle seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Jab from Gracie.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Bickle scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Bickle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie tries to move into range but Bickle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Bickle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Bickle saw that one coming.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bickle 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Bickle blocks nicely.
Gracie stops Bickle from standing up.
Bickle has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Bickle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Travis Bickle .
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bickle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bickle tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Bickle lands with a cross.
Bickle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bickle misses.
Bickle cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bickle missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is looking to slow Bickle down with leg kicks.
Bickle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Bickle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Bickle lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bickle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bickle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Bickle gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Bickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bickle moves into the clinch.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Bickle , against the cage.
Bickle stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bickle blocks a low kick nicely.
Bickle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie cracks Bickle with an open hand slap.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Bickle moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Bickle has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Bickle trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle moves into full guard.
Bickle pulls Gracie in to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bickle is keeping the position.
Bickle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bickle is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bickle on the side of the head.
Bickle checks the leg kick.
Bickle lands with a right hand.
Bickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bickle throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Bickle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bickle continues to drive forward.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bickle prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Bickle .
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Bickle has the dominant position.
Bickle pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie tries to stall but Bickle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bickle lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Bickle trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ricardo Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie misses the jab.
Bickle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Nice body punch from Bickle .
Bickle lands the left hand.
Bickle scores with a body shot.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Bickle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bickle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bickle , as that shot connected.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Bickle clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bickle .
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bickle .
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Bickle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bickle as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Bickle tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Bickle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bickle lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Bickle .
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bickle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.
Bickle throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bickle .
Gracie throws a jab when Bickle was well out of range.
Bickle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gracie.
Bickle throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bickle throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Bickle wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Bickle prevents Gracie from improving position.
Ricardo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Bickle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bickle is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is thwarting Bickle 's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gracie connects with a right hand. Bickle shakes it off.
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.
Bickle throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie tries to work over Bickle 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bickle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie looking to stall.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bickle is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bickle down to the mat. Bickle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bickle as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Bickle tries to clinch up.
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bickle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Bickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bickle .
Bickle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie takes one on the button.
Bickle lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Bickle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bickle .
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bickle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Bickle .
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie tries to break free but Bickle pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bickle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bickle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Bickle misses the target.
Bickle moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Bickle moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Bickle .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Bickle .
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bickle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle !
Travis Bickle is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Bickle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme Song. Azure has chosen The Show Must Go On as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azure is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Azure lands a jab to the nose.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
so Azure counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Azure looking to pass the guard.
Azure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Azure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Azure throws a big elbow that misses.
Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to stand but Azure is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Azure postures up.
Azure trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafa Silva just wasn't active enough.
Azure throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azure tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Azure as Silva tries to tie him up.
Azure is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Azure manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Azure throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Azure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azure's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Azure looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Azure's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva moves into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure can't escape the position.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Azure slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Azure wants to control but Silva passes into side.
Azure is letting Silva control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Azure defends it.
Azure wants to get back to full guard.
Azure is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva is trying to control. Azure wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azure can pounce on him.
Azure moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Azure chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva moves away from the strike by Azure.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Azure attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Azure throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva slips under a jab from Azure.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Azure lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva moves out of range as Azure throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azure checks it well.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azure checks it well.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azure doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Azure's head back.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azure looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Azure looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Azure.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azure fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
Azure looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva defending well as Azure loads up on a big left hand.
Azure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azure throws a head kick that misses.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Azure. Azure gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
A clash of legs there as Azure blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azure is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Azure sees coming a mile off.
Crunch! Azure slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azure drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azure with a hook.
Azure misses with a body shot.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azure. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva tries to clinch there but Azure circles away.
Azure avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva connects with a jab.
Azure throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure is trying to stall.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Azure avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries a body shot but Azure blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azure jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Azure gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azure blocks the body kick.
Azure throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Azure was not able to check.
Azure moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Azure swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Azure was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azure looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Azure moved out of range.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azure cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
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 Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Azure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Azure throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Azure takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Azure looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Azure takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azure checks a leg kick.
Azure tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azure's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Azure tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azure circles away quickly and effectively.
Azure lands with a shot to the body.
Azure dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Azure's head and hops out.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Azure lands with a nice body punch.
Good work by Azure as he checks the leg kick.
Azure throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azure misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva throws a head kick but Azure moves out of range.
Azure swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azure's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azure blocks a body shot from Silva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azure.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Azure.
Azure tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands a body punch.
Azure works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Azure is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azure has his back to the cage.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Azure lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva prevents a body shot from Azure.
Azure is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Azure.
Azure lands a shot to the body.
Azure looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Azure as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Azure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Azure's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Azure misses with the head strike.
Azure tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Azure looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva looking to stall.
Azure lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Azure misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva pushes Azure back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva tries to work over Azure's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azure lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva stalling the fight.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Azure trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azure into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azure lands a nice looking body shot.
Azure uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Azure swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azure.
Azure wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Silva takes one on the button.
Azure scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva lands a jab to Azure's midsection.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azure.
Silva gets a clinch.
Azure can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azure.
Azure wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Azure blocks the elbow strike.
Azure breaks the clinch.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azure.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azure misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a combination
and Azure counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Azure tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Mr Azure has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azure is looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Azure keeps moving.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure trying to control but Silva flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Azure trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
Silva keeps control of the position as Azure tries to break free.
Azure is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azure looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Azure manages to turn into his guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Azure postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azure throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azure's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Azure isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Azure on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!
Silva working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Azure is working from the bottom.
Azure gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Azure trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Silva looking to control but Azure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is stalling here but it's allowed Azure to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva moves out of range as Azure throws a body kick.
Azure misses with a looping right.
Azure bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Azure easily slips into full mount!
Azure prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Silva wants to hold on but Azure pushes him away.
Azure has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Azure thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BOOM! Azure connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva is rocked!
Azure with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Azure lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Silva covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Azure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azure scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Silva is looking for a way out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva pushed the leg off.
Azure misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Azure tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva pushed the leg off.
Azure is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Silva up.
Azure is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Silva. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Azure are getting through and doing damage.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Silva is trying to remain composed but Azure is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Silva covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Azure is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Silva. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Azure is now in side control.
Azure tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Azure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Azure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Azure lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Azure passes into half guard.
Azure is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Azure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azure 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Azure!
Mr Azure is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Mr Azure thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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