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Dominance 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Romano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nicotina Groove by SUBSONICA. Glenn has chosen Seven Nation Army 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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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Glenn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn stalks Romano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romano's face. Romano staggers backwards, shaken.
Romano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glenn.
Glenn slips under a jab from Romano.
Glenn throws a jab but it's blocked by Romano.
Romano misses with an uppercut.
Romano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glenn's hands.
Glenn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glenn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romano blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano thumps Glenn with a low kick.
Romano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Samuel Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glenn checks a low kick from Romano.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Glenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glenn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Romano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romano seems keen to control Glenn's posture.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glenn is one step ahead there.
Glenn forces his way into half guard.
Glenn is keen to just control but Romano is a slippery customer.
Romano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glenn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Glenn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Glenn stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keith Glenn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Romano stalks Glenn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Glenn's face. Glenn staggers backwards, shaken.
Romano dodges the punch combination from Glenn.
Romano gets caught napping as Glenn dives in and scores a takedown. Romano manages to retain guard.
Glenn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glenn stopping the sweep attempt from Romano.
Romano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Romano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glenn controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romano seems keen to control Glenn's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Samuel Romano.
Glenn ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Glenn fails to land with a series of punches.
Romano scores with a jab. Glenn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Romano throws a hook but Glenn avoids it easily.
Romano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glenn slips a straight right by Romano.
Romano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glenn throws a right and a left that Romano avoids nicely.
Glenn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romano's half guard.
Romano tries to get to full guard but Glenn has control of the leg.
Romano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Glenn scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glenn is looking to advance position but Romano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn tries to hold on but Romano pushes him away.
Romano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Glenn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Glenn is squirming around, avoiding Romano's attempts to control the action.
Romano throws some wild stikes that Glenn manages to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romano thowing shots but they're missing.
Romano wants to control the pace but Glenn is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Glenn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Romano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glenn misses with a low kick.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Glenn's ribs.
Glenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glenn. Romano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glenn fails to land with a series of punches.
Glenn loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Glenn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glenn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Glenn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romano.
Romano lands a jab to the nose.
Glenn scores with a jab. Romano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romano misses with a double jab.
Glenn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Romano's guard.
Glenn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glenn trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glenn content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano looking to control but Glenn passes into half guard.
Romano trying to hold on to Glenn's head to control him but Glenn postures up.
Romano keeping control of the position.
Glenn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Glenn scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Glenn.
Glenn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Romano thows a body shot but no joy.
Glenn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glenn cracks Romano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Glenn just misses with a punch to the body.
Glenn works Romano's body with a nice hook.
Glenn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glenn shoots for a takedown but Romano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glenn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romano, pushing him back against the cage.
Romano misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano pushes Glenn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Romano.
Glenn is breathing heavily.
Glenn can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano scores a nice knee to the body.
Glenn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glenn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samuel Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Glenn.
Romano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glenn is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Glenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano prevents Glenn from breaking the clinch.
Glenn fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Glenn breaks the clinch.
Keith Glenn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano thumps Glenn with a low kick.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at Black Manta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano slips under a jab.
Glenn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glenn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romano thuds his right hand into Glenn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glenn's calf.
Glenn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano scores with a hook.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Glenn checks a leg kick.
Romano looks to throw the jab but Glenn is out of range.
A big left from Glenn misses.
Samuel Romano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romano tests Glenn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Romano throws a left and a right that both miss
so Glenn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Romano dominated that second round.
That's time! Romano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Glenn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romano sprawls well. Romano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glenn gets slowly back to his feet.
Glenn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glenn misses with a double jab.
Romano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glenn.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Glenn's head back.
Romano connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glenn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romano looks to throw the jab but Glenn is out of range.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuel Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Glenn.
Glenn clinches.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but Glenn blocks with his arms.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano tries a body shot but Glenn blocks it.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Glenn wants a takedown but no success here.
Glenn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romano as Glenn tries to tie him up.
Glenn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Glenn on the inside.
Romano working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Glenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with some punches.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Glenn avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Romano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glenn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Glenn avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glenn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Romano keeps control of Glenn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romano misses with a knee strike.
Romano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glenn.
Glenn trying to stall but Romano improves his position.
Glenn lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Glenn uses it to pass to side control.
Romano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glenn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keith Glenn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glenn tries to move to mount but Romano blocks the move with his legs.
Romano is not content to let Glenn control the position.
Romano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Glenn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Romano's shoulder. That is not cool.
Romano prevents Glenn from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn taking a breather here.
Romano is trying to control Glenn's posture but Glenn avoids it.
Romano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Glenn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glenn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Glenn trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glenn working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Glenn.
I think Glenn 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Glenn!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Glenn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niacisse Kenmoghn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz digs a good hook to Kenmoghn's body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenmoghn. That did some damage!
We've been informed that Diaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz punishes Kenmoghn's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz tests Kenmoghn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenmoghn.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kenmoghn up against the cage.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenmoghn stalling in the clinch.
Kenmoghn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz cracks Kenmoghn with a nice body shot.
Kenmoghn tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenmoghn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenmoghn loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Kenmoghn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenmoghn there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Kenmoghn throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Kenmoghn ducked under it nicely.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Nicholas Diaz has been cut.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Kenmoghn's ribs.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Kenmoghn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Kenmoghn is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenmoghn slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenmoghn.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenmoghn.
Diaz defending well as Kenmoghn loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kenmoghn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenmoghn throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Kenmoghn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn takes a shot to the head.
Kenmoghn tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenmoghn is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kenmoghn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kenmoghn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenmoghn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kenmoghn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenmoghn misses with an uppercut
and Kenmoghn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicholas Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kenmoghn.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Kenmoghn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenmoghn staying out of range there.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Kenmoghn knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenmoghn lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Diaz jabs Kenmoghn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenmoghn tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Kenmoghn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenmoghn.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Kenmoghn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenmoghn. Kenmoghn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenmoghn moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Kenmoghn counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Kenmoghn to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Kenmoghn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Kenmoghn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Kenmoghn moved out of range nicely.
Kenmoghn avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Kenmoghn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenmoghn looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Kenmoghn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Kenmoghn misses.
Kenmoghn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Kenmoghn's head but Kenmoghn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenmoghn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz digs a good hook to Kenmoghn's body.
Kenmoghn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenmoghn.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenmoghn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz digs a good body shot into Kenmoghn's ribs.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Kenmoghn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenmoghn.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Kenmoghn scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kenmoghn from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz controlling the position.
Kenmoghn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenmoghn throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kenmoghn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kenmoghn wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Kenmoghn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicholas Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicholas Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Diaz's cut.
That's time! Kenmoghn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Kenmoghn connects with a jab.
Diaz throws a hook but Kenmoghn blocks it.
Kenmoghn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Kenmoghn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenmoghn is just out of range.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kenmoghn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kenmoghn's shoulder, as Kenmoghn tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Kenmoghn moved out of range nicely.
Kenmoghn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kenmoghn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Kenmoghn misses its intended target.
Kenmoghn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz cracks Kenmoghn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenmoghn lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Kenmoghn walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenmoghn.
Donk. Diaz catches Kenmoghn right on the button with a cross.
Diaz with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz 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!
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Kenmoghn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenmoghn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Kenmoghn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz misses the jab.
Kenmoghn blocks a jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenmoghn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kenmoghn's shoulder, as Kenmoghn tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Kenmoghn.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenmoghn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenmoghn.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenmoghn misses the jab.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kenmoghn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Kenmoghn throws a right hand that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn takes one on the button.
Good shot there by Diaz.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenmoghn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Kenmoghn is trying to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenmoghn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicholas Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenmoghn's head.
Kenmoghn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenmoghn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz cracks Kenmoghn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Kenmoghn does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Diaz!
Nicholas Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Sepultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Sepultra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benny Brett's chin.
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240 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Sepultra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Brett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepultra moves forwards but Brett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sepultra misses with a kick to the body.
Sepultra misses with a hook.
Sepultra misses with a straight right.
Sepultra throws a looping overhand right but Brett ducks down to avoid it.
Sepultra moves into the clinch.
Brett tries to pull guard but Sepultra holds him up against the cage and eventually Brett drops back down to his feet.
Sepultra stalls.
Sepultra is leaning against Brett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sepultra.
Brett jumps guard but Sepultra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sepultra tries to work over Brett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepultra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sepultra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepultra lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Sepultra.
Brett blocks a body shot from Sepultra.
Sepultra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sepultra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brett can't get the takedown.
Damien Sepultra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Brett.
Sepultra lands a body shot.
Sepultra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sepultra lands a shot to the body.
Brett looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sepultra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sepultra lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Sepultra.
Sepultra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Sepultra has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sepultra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sepultra can't find room to land a body shot as Brett controls the action.
Sepultra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sepultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Brett controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepultra lands a nice shot to the body.
Sepultra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Sepultra.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sepultra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brett's elbow.
Brett takes a shot to the head.
Brett takes a shot to the head.
Sepultra scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sepultra.
Sepultra is pushing Brett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sepultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepultra leaning against his opponent.
Sepultra lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Brett fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sepultra.
Sepultra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sepultra lands with a short shot to the head.
Sepultra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sepultra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brett up against the cage.
Brett tries to pull guard but Sepultra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sepultra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sepultra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sepultra gets through Brett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepultra stalls.
Brett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Sepultra as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sepultra.
Sepultra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sepultra digs a right hand underneath Brett's ribcage. Brett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sepultra lands with a left to the head.
Brett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sepultra.
Sepultra throws a big uppercut that drops Brett! More strikes from Sepultra and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brett lies dazed against the cage as Sepultra celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Sepultra!
A relieved looking Damien Sepultra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaan Tseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tseng's entrance music is Anathema - Deep. A fine choice. Vaan Tseng has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Tseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard B Riddick !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tseng is trying to defend but Riddick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tseng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tseng.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Tseng keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Riddick working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Riddick preventing the sweep.
Riddick looking to pass the guard.
Tseng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riddick is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick looking to pass the guard.
Riddick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tseng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddick 's guard.
Tseng trying to control but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Tseng pushing down on Riddick 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riddick is trying to escape back to his feet but Tseng uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tseng cracks Riddick with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick is looking to reverse the position.
Tseng working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tseng has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tseng pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tseng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riddick is looking to escape.
Tseng is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riddick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Riddick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tseng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tseng looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tseng trying to control the action but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Riddick tries to roll over but Tseng keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is still trying to improve position.
Riddick regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tseng.
Riddick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tseng tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddick is retaining full guard.
Riddick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tseng manages to get himself to full guard.
Tseng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riddick tries to free his leg and advance position but Tseng is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tseng wants to sweep here but Riddick controlling him for the moment.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Tseng keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddick preventing the sweep.
Tseng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tseng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tseng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riddick fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick dives in and scores a takedown into Tseng's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaan Tseng dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tseng slaps away a takedown attempt from Riddick , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riddick is defended easily by Tseng.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown but Tseng shows good takedown defense.
Vaan Tseng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard B Riddick .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick shoots in looking for a takedown but Tseng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riddick 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tseng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown but Tseng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riddick is defended easily by Tseng.
Riddick closes the distance and clinches up with Tseng, looking for a takedown. Riddick pushes Tseng against the cage but Tseng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riddick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tseng quickly recovers to half guard.
Tseng trying to control but Riddick postures up.
Riddick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tseng trying to control but Riddick postures up.
Tseng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riddick 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riddick 's back!
Riddick prevents Tseng from getting a body triangle.
Riddick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tseng missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tseng trying to pass the guard but Riddick defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tseng working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng prevents Riddick from improving his position.
Tseng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tseng trying to control from half guard but Riddick is working away.
Tseng missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tseng works his way into full mount!
Riddick wants to hold on but Tseng pushes him away.
Tseng looking to control but Riddick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riddick 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tseng wants to control the pace but Riddick is squirming around nicely.
Tseng landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tseng lands a big shot there that rocks Riddick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tseng cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Riddick is trying desperately to improve position.
Tseng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tseng raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tseng is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Riddick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaan Tseng dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Riddick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tseng is trying to defend but Riddick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tseng is pressing down on Riddick 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tseng trying to keep a closed guard but Riddick is proving a slippery customer.
Tseng 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.
Riddick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tseng is keeping the position for now.
Tseng 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.
Tseng has control of Riddick 's left arm, preventing Riddick from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng wants to sweep here but Riddick controlling him for the moment.
Tseng is working hard here to advance position.
Tseng pulls Riddick in close to his closed guard and prevents Riddick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tseng wants to control the position but Riddick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tseng wants to get back to full guard.
Tseng keeping hold of Riddick 's head, controlling as best he can.
Tseng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tseng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riddick is working away from the top position though.
Richard B Riddick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaan Tseng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tseng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vaan Tseng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riddick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tseng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tseng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tseng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riddick .
Tseng is trying to control but can't.
Tseng is looking for a sweep. Riddick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tseng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riddick .
Tseng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riddick is working away from the top position though.
Riddick prevents Tseng from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng is concentrating on defense, preventing Riddick from advancing position.
Riddick wants to take a breather but Tseng is having none of it.
Tseng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tseng is trying to get back to full guard.
Tseng is doing well to control the position and prevent Riddick from advancing to side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riddick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick shoots in and drives through. Tseng sprawls well.
Riddick dives in and grabs Tseng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tseng pushes down on Riddick 's head and hops out.
Vaan Tseng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard B Riddick .
Horrible takedown by Riddick or perhaps it was just good defense by Tseng which made him look bad.
Riddick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tseng!
Riddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tseng tries to buck Riddick off but Riddick is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vaan Tseng.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tseng, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaan Tseng!
A very excited looking Vaan Tseng made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Richard B Riddick stepped up to the mic, saying 'I´ll come back stronger you can bet on that'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Gravel Pit. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
163 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cody Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Lundin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lundin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawkins moves out of range as Lundin strikes.
Hawkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lundin lands a couple of elbows.
Lundin content to stall in guard here.
Lundin is pushing down on Hawkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Lundin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hawkins to regain full guard.
Hawkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lundin is now in half guard.
Hawkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to hold on to Lundin's head to control him but Lundin postures up.
Lundin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lundin trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Hawkins wants to control but Lundin is keeping busy.
Lundin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Lundin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Lundin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Lundin is trying to control. Hawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cody Lundin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hawkins 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.
Lundin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lundin walks into a stiff left hand from Hawkins.
Lundin clinches.
Lundin tries to stall but Hawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lundin lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lundin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lundin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cody Lundin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundin misses with a low kick as Hawkins jumps back.
Lundin digs a good body shot into Hawkins's ribs.
Hawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundin. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lundin can pounce on him.
Hawkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Lundin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lundin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Hawkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick by Lundin misses
and Hawkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lundin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
Lundin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lundin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Lundin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundin misses with a double jab.
Hawkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Lundin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundin misses with the combination.
Lundin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lundin moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lundin 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.
Lundin feints and then cracks Hawkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawkins down.
Lundin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hawkins counters with a leg kick.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lundin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lundin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawkins throws a low kick, looking for Lundin's leg but Lundin calmly moves out of range.
Hawkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lundin checks it well.
Lundin looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lundin throws the kick towards the body but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lundin misses with a straight left.
Hawkins slips a straight right by Lundin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Lundin as he connects with a hook.
Lundin throws a wild body kick that Hawkins sees coming a mile off.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Lundin ducks down to avoid it.
Lundin throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins tries to land a leg kick but Lundin saw it coming and moves away.
Hawkins tries to land a front kick but Lundin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lundin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lundin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawkins walks into a left hand.
Lundin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins punishes Lundin's body with a nice straight punch.
Lundin walks into a jab.
Hawkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lundin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Lundin.
Lundin lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a head kick but Lundin moves out of range.
A low kick from Hawkins misses
and Lundin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, if Lundin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lundin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep. Lundin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lundin wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundin manages to get himself to full guard.
Lundin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawkins landing with the ground and pound.
Hawkins passes into half guard.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Lundin is having none of it.
Lundin trying to control but Hawkins postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawkins is trying to control. Lundin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawkins is really struggling to control Lundin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hawkins trying to control from Lundin's half guard. Lundin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hawkins throwing strikes from guard but Lundin blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Lundin keeps moving.
Lundin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawkins.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lundin wants to land a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Lundin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cody Lundin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lundin.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hawkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lundin throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lundin scores with a shot to the body.
Lundin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins feints and then cracks Lundin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lundin down.
Hawkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lundin takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin scores with a nice body kick.
Hawkins blocks a jab.
Lundin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Lundin lands a right hook to the body.
Lundin lands with a good body shot.
Lundin thows a body shot but no joy.
Lundin looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Lundin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lundin throws a front kick aimed at Hawkins's knee but Hawkins avoids it well.
Lundin looks for the body kick but Hawkins saw that one coming.
Lundin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hawkins pulls Lundin in to control the position.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins has Lundin pulled in close to control his posture.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lundin landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin looking to sit in guard and control but Hawkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hawkins postures up.
Lundin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lundin is keeping the position for now.
Hawkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a strike but Lundin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hawkins seems keen to control Lundin's posture.
Lundin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lundin's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundin 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.
Lundin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawkins is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cody Lundin.
Well Lundin 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Lundin!
After winning the bout, Cody Lundin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Lamont Hawkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone comes to the cage accompanied by Bonobo - The Sicilians. Mr Anderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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172 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pistone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pistone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pistone. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Pistone blocks a leg kick.
Pistone just misses with a punch to the body.
Pistone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson 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.
Pistone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pistone throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Pistone's leg. Pistone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pistone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pistone misses the shot to the body.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pistone.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Pistone shrugs it off though.
Pistone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Pistone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson feints and then cracks Pistone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pistone down.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Pistone.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Pistone moves his leg out of the way.
Pistone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson wants to slow Pistone down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pistone checks a low kick from Anderson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pistone.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Pistone checks it.
Anderson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pistone will feel that in the morning.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Pistone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Pistone does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Pistone misses
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pistone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Anderson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Pistone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Pistone avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson checks a low kick from Pistone.
Pistone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pistone is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pistone connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Pistone blocks the leg kick.
Pistone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pistone.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pistone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pistone.
Pistone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson looking to control.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control but Pistone is keeping busy.
Pistone is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Pistone tries to pass.
Pistone wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is stalling in the full guard.
Pistone preventing the sweep.
Pistone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joe Pistone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pistone defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Anderson slips a jab from Pistone.
Pistone's corner calls for a 1-2. Pistone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pistone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A slow jab from Pistone misses its intended target.
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 Joe Pistone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pistone lands a high kick!
Pistone misses with a wild combination.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pistone catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pistone tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pistone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pistone's calf.
Pistone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Pistone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pistone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pistone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Pistone blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Pistone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pistone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pistone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pistone tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson is looking to slow Pistone down with leg kicks.
Pistone misses with a body kick.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Pistone tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Pistone's knee but Pistone avoids it well.
Pistone lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
A leg kick checked by Pistone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone slips under a jab from Anderson.
Pistone moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pistone throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Pistone moved away.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Pistone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Pistone's leg but Pistone calmly moves out of range.
Pistone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pistone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Pistone tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pistone checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pistone is just out of range.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pistone is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Pistone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Crunch! Pistone slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Pistone blocks a leg kick.
Pistone moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Mr Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pistone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Pistone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Pistone.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Pistone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is looking for a kimura here.
Pistone is looking for a kimura here.
Pistone is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson is pressing down on Pistone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Joe Pistone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson catches Pistone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pistone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pistone looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Pistone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Pistone moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pistone checks it well.
Pistone misses with a looping left.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Pistone.
Pistone connects with a high kick.
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pistone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Pistone moved away.
A clash of legs there as Pistone blocks the low kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Anderson.
Pistone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Pistone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pistone wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Pistone forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Pistone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pistone.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson trying to hold on to Pistone's head to control him but Pistone postures up.
Mr Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to roll over but Pistone keeps him under control.
Anderson won't allow Pistone to pass to mount.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Pistone has control of the leg.
Pistone tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Pistone is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Joe Pistone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is staying active underneath Pistone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pistone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pistone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Pistone eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone content to control rather than advance.
Pistone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Pistone sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pistone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Pistone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pistone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Pistone!
Joe Pistone 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Sterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Sterrey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterrey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Sterrey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Sterrey.
Sterrey tries for a takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sterrey lands with a right hand.
Sterrey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sterrey's calf.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sterrey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has closed the distance and engaged Sterrey in a clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dominic Sterrey has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz crunches a lovely knee into Sterrey's ribcage.
Sterrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but Sterrey blocks with his arms.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sterrey backwards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but Sterrey blocks with his arms.
Sterrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Sterrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes Sterrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a right hand.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sterrey avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sterrey blocks it with crossed arms.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but Sterrey blocks with his arms.
Sterrey tries to pull guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Sterrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stops a takedown attempt from Sterrey.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterreys head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has Sterrey pressed against the cage, preventing Sterrey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sterrey can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps control of Sterrey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to throw a body punch but Sterrey avoids it by throwing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the cage.
Sterrey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Sterrey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sterrey throws an overhand right that lands on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's shoulder, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Sterrey. That snapped Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head back.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sterrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterrey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
Sterrey throwing strikes from guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sterrey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to keep Sterrey in close.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is pulling down on Sterrey's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterrey is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterrey. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterrey scores with a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips a jab from Sterrey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the body punch
and Sterrey counters with a takedown into side control.
Sterrey is looking to take a break and control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sterrey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Sterrey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sterrey is out of range and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz settles back down.
Sterrey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swivels and escapes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sterrey.
Sterrey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a kick to the body.
Sterrey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends well and Sterrey ends up having to push Washengtoneo Bandairrezz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sterrey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocking some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sterrey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sterrey is trying to trip Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. He has hold of a leg but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sterrey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sterrey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for a sweep. Not yet Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, not yet.
Sterrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working a defensive guard here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems keen to control Sterrey's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Sterrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Sterrey scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterrey is retaining full guard.
Sterrey wants to sweep but no luck.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterrey is retaining full guard.
Sterrey trying to control the position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterrey is keeping the position for now.
Sterrey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends it easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Sterrey is working from the bottom.
Sterrey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to get to full guard but Sterrey has control of the leg.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to hold on to Sterrey's head to control him but Sterrey postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to improve his position but instead Sterrey has moved into half guard.
Sterrey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Sterrey seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sterrey connects with a nice short shot to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's temple.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sterrey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying is best to control the position here.
Sterrey wants to pass the guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Sterrey postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sterrey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sterrey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is not content to let Sterrey control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dominic Sterrey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sterrey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dominic Sterrey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sterrey, pushing him back against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works on Sterrey's body with a couple of short punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sterrey.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Sterrey with a nice body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working Sterrey over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working Sterrey over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't find room to land a body shot as Sterrey controls the action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is pressed up against the cage. Sterrey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washengtoneo Bandairrezz down to the mat. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but Sterrey avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterrey. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterrey misses with a straight left.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterrey is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterrey tries to keep at a distance but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stops a takedown attempt from Sterrey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Sterrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterrey feints and as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz raises his hands in defense, Sterrey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sterrey stopping the sweep attempt from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz holds on and takes a little breather.
Sterrey 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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to sweep here but Sterrey controlling him for the moment.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls Sterrey in to control the position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to sweep here but Sterrey controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sterrey!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterrey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sterrey is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control the pace but Sterrey is squirming around nicely.
Sterrey is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE GYM 40CAP, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents Sterrey from getting the reversal.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to control but Sterrey wriggling away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control but Sterrey has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterrey keeps working.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterrey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control from the top but Sterrey keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey is trying to control the position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
Sterrey pulls Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in to control the position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterrey is keeping the position for now.
Sterrey keeping moving, preventing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from controlling successfully.
Sterrey keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sterrey sprawls well initially but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control from half guard but Sterrey is working away.
Sterrey trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Sterrey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sterrey.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sterrey working the head and body with strikes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Sterrey postures up.
Sterrey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sterrey connects with a nice short shot to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's temple.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to roll over but Sterrey keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterrey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sterrey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sterrey thows a huge punch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dodges it nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sterrey preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz holds on and takes a little breather.
Sterrey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sterrey preventing the sweep.
Sterrey wants to control from the top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Dominic Sterrey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sterrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws the kick towards the body but Sterrey avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Sterrey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sterrey rather than just go for the knockout.
Sterrey's corner calls for a 1-2. Sterrey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Sterrey.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sterrey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Sterrey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to take a break and control but Sterrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey manages to get back to half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to take a break and control but Sterrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sterrey wants to control the action here but instead Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to pass to full mount!
Sterrey wants to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it.
Sterrey is squirming around, avoiding Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's attempts to control the action.
Sterrey working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a big elbow.
Sterrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scoring with strikes but Sterrey is staying in there.
Sterrey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sterrey gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterrey gets full guard.
Sterrey can't keep his opponent in guard - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keen to just control but Sterrey is a slippery customer.
Sterrey keeping hold of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dominic Sterrey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sterrey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does it's job there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick that misses.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterrey.
Sterrey misses with a hook
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sterrey gets through Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sterrey is defending well for now.
Sterrey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sterrey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to sweep but no luck.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his hands on Sterrey's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working a defensive guard here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sterrey is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Sterrey shoots in looking for a takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterrey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sterrey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sterrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Sterrey or perhaps it was just good defense by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Sterrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Sterrey shoots for a double leg takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sprawls well. He's pushed Sterrey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sterrey throws an off balance right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sterrey's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses its intended target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sterrey throws a hook but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Sterrey misses.
Sterrey cracks a nice hook into Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's ribs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes the fight into the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sterrey avoids it.
Sterrey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sterrey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sterrey in his tracks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drives through and clinches with Sterrey against the cage.
Sterrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets underhooks to prevent Sterrey's takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sterrey.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working Sterrey over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes Sterrey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sterrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shot to the side of Sterrey's head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a right to the head.
Sterrey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents it.
A knee to the head by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz landing knees to the body.
Sterrey takes a shot to the head.
Dominic Sterrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice knee to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Alexander Zelaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagg comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Alexander Zelaya!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zelaya, as that shot connected.
Zelaya blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flagg.
Zelaya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Flagg slips under a jab.
Flagg misses with a wild body shot.
Flagg lands with a nice body kick.
Zelaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Flagg misses with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Flagg.
Flagg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zelaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelaya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flagg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelaya on the side of the head.
Zelaya misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zelaya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flagg - the referee stops the clock and Zelaya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flagg. Zelaya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Flagg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg takes one on the button.
Zelaya lands a jab.
Randall Flagg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zelaya misses the body punch
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flagg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zelaya wants to slow Flagg down by chopping away at his legs.
Flagg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zelaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flagg misses with a looping left.
Flagg throws a jab when Zelaya was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Flagg misses.
Walter Alexander Zelaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zelaya connects with a body shot.
Flagg throws a lazy head kick
and Zelaya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flagg working a defensive guard here.
Flagg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zelaya.
Flagg 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flagg working a defensive guard here.
Flagg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flagg is trying to keep Zelaya in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randall Flagg just wasn't active enough.
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Zelaya ducks down to avoid it.
Zelaya throws a front kick aimed at Flagg's knee but Flagg avoids it well.
Flagg throws a leg kick but Zelaya moved away.
Zelaya's coach down at Soco na măe - Stand Up Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zelaya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Flagg connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flagg.
Flagg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flagg misses with a kick to the body.
Flagg lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Flagg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya moves out of range of the body kick from Flagg.
Flagg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flagg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zelaya. Flagg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flagg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelaya misses with a leg kick.
Flagg throws a wild body kick that Zelaya sees coming a mile off.
Flagg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flagg misses with a jab to the body
and Zelaya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flagg!
Zelaya trying to control the action but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Zelaya working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flagg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Flagg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zelaya trying to control the position but Flagg is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flagg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flagg tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zelaya cracks Flagg with a big right hand but Flagg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flagg is looking to regain half guard here but Zelaya keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flagg is trying to control Zelaya's posture but Zelaya avoids it.
Zelaya throws an elbow but Flagg slips to the side and avoids it well.
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 Randall Flagg 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.
Zelaya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flagg checks a leg kick.
Flagg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Flagg does no damage.
Flagg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zelaya's head backwards.
Zelaya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zelaya takes one on the button.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Zelaya's head but Zelaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelaya misses with a low kick as Flagg jumps back.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zelaya misses with a body shot.
Zelaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zelaya misses with an uppercut
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flagg 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.
Flagg lands with a straight right. Zelaya didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flagg, right into the meat.
Zelaya shoots in looking for a takedown. Flagg tries to sprawl out of it but Zelaya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flagg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flagg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zelaya takes one on the button.
Good shot there by Zelaya.
Flagg 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.
Flagg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zelaya moves away.
Zelaya misses with a leg kick.
Zelaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Flagg is just out of range.
Flagg misses with a low kick.
Flagg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zelaya's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Zelaya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flagg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zelaya looks to land a left hand but Flagg moved out of range nicely.
Flagg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zelaya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flagg scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flagg checks a low kick from Zelaya.
Zelaya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flagg.
Flagg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zelaya under the eye.
Flagg swings for the body but Zelaya moves out of range.
Flagg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zelaya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flagg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flagg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
Zelaya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flagg counters with a leg kick.
Zelaya lands with a kick to the temple. Flagg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zelaya is rocked!
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zelaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Flagg finish him?
Flagg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flagg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zelaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zelaya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flagg lands a jab to Zelaya's midsection.
Flagg lands a big head kick that sends Zelaya to the canvas! Flagg follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Flagg!
Randall Flagg retains his lightweight title!
Randall Flagg 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Kato lands a right hook to the body.
Kato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kato blocks the body kick.
Kato slips under a jab from Volkov.
Kato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Kato counters with a straight right hand.
Kato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kato.
Kato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Kato wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Kato misses with a body kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Kato misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Kato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Kato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a push kick but Kato slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov throws the left hand but Kato avoids the punch easily.
Kato lands an overhand right.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kato.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kato.
Volkov clobbers Kato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Kato saw that one coming.
Kato misses the jab.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
Kato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Kato's defenses.
Kato missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kato throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Kato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov misses with a body shot
and Kato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kato. That one must have hurt.
Kato lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Kato misses its intended target.
Volkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kato misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Kato walks into a jab.
Kato throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kato takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Kato lands with a right hand.
Kato tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kato misses with a straight right.
Jab from Kato.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
A left lands for Volkov.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Kato's body.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Kato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kato is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kato misses.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov jabs Kato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov throws a one two combo.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kato lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Kato counters with an outside leg kick.
Kato connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Kato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Kato's knee but Kato avoids it well.
Kato scores with a nice strike.
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 Kenji Kato will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kato off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kato as he connects with a hook.
Kato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kato connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Kenji Kato is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Kato counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Kato throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Kato only half commits.
Kato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kato throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Kato checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkov throws a lazy body kick
and Kato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Kato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kato misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Kato throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Kato - just one landing.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kato.
Volkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kato throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kato.
Kato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kato lands a jab to the nose.
Kato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kato cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Kato saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Volkov.
Kato lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volkov.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kato's calf.
Kato blocks a low kick nicely.
Kato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Kato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kato connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov throws a low kick but Kato avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kato throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
Kato lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kato checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kato.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Kato slips the punch.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Kato's defenses.
Volkov throws a head kick that Kato semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Kato loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Kato.
Kato connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov throws a jab when Kato was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Kato moves out of range of the body kick.
Kato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kato sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kato. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kato - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kato counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov works Kato's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Kato misses.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Kato looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kato.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Kato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Kato moves away and avoids it.
Kato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Kato jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Kato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Kato checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Kato didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Volkov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato throws a shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Kato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kato tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Kato moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Kato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Kato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Kato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Kato moved out of range nicely.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
Kato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volkov slips a straight right by Kato.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Kato lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Volkov there.
Kato defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
Volkov throws a hook but Kato avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato tries to land a leg kick but Volkov saw it coming and moves away.
Kato defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Kato tries to land a leg kick but Volkov saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Kato slips the punch.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kato scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kato misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Kato tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
Kato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kato tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Kato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Kato is predictable there
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenji Kato.
Well Kato 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Kato!
A victorious Kenji Kato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov spoke after the fight, saying 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honda Dedechi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dedechi has chosen Daler Mehndi - Tunak Tunak Tun as his entrance music. Honda Dedechi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lee Murray's chin.
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208 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Honda Dedechi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray scores with a head kick. Dedechi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Honda Dedechi has been cut.
Dedechi throws the kick towards the body but Murray avoids it.
Dedechi defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Dedechi stuns Murray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dedechi throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dedechi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dedechi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Dedechi moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dedechi moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray lands a leg kick that knocks Dedechi off balance momentarily.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Dedechi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dedechi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dedechi 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.
Murray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dedechi lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dedechi throws a front kick aimed at Murray's knee but Murray avoids it well.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Murray misses with a body kick.
Murray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dedechi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dedechi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murray - the referee stops the clock and Dedechi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murray. Dedechi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dedechi misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Murray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murray throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dedechi counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dedechi is pressing down on Murray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray throws a big right hand that misses.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dedechi is trying to keep Murray in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray trying to control but Dedechi is working from the bottom.
Dedechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Dedechi is keeping the position.
Dedechi wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray misses with a leg kick.
Murray misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dedechi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dedechi scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Dedechi saw that one coming.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray slips a straight right by Dedechi.
Dedechi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.
Dedechi moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Honda Dedechi's cut even more.
Some bone on bone action there as Dedechi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Dedechi throws a leg kick that misses.
Dedechi tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray lands a head kick!
Murray lands with a kick to the temple. Dedechi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Honda Dedechi's cut.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murray is looking to slow Dedechi down with leg kicks.
Dedechi scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one.
Dedechi blocks a head kick by Murray.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
Dedechi misses with a looping left.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Dedechi slips the punch.
Murray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dedechi moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Dedechi.
Murray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Dedechi saw it coming and moves away.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Dedechi misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dedechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dedechi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dedechi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dedechi digs a good body shot into Murray's ribs.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Dedechi moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Dedechi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Dedechi cracks the inside of Murray's front leg.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dedechi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dedechi stuns Murray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dedechi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray.
Murray cracks the inside of Dedechi's front leg.
Dedechi misses with a straight right.
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!
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dedechi counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray thuds a left hand into Dedechi's body.
Murray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dedechi moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Dedechi's leg but Dedechi calmly moves out of range.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dedechi moves away.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Dedechi's head back.
The cut above Honda Dedechi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Dedechi as he checks the leg kick.
Murray lunges at Dedechi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dedechi's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dedechi's head.
Dedechi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray is looking to slow Dedechi down with leg kicks.
Dedechi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murray blocks the body kick.
Dedechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray lands a head kick!
Dedechi thows a body kick. Murray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murray moves out of range as Dedechi strikes.
Dedechi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dedechi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray throws a head kick that half lands.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Dedechi moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murray is out of range and Dedechi settles back down.
Dedechi checks the leg kick.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dedechi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Dedechi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dedechi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray lands a high kick!
Honda Dedechi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
A leg kick checked by Dedechi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dedechi throws the kick towards the body but Murray avoids it.
Dedechi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Honda Dedechi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murray cracks the inside of Dedechi's front leg.
Murray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dedechi.
Dedechi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dedechi is keeping busy.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray blocking some punches.
Dedechi is looking for a takedown.
Murray tries a body shot but Dedechi blocks it.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dedechi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dedechi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Dedechi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murray quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dedechi wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
Murray trying to control from the bottom.
Murray wants to improve his position but Dedechi is controlling well.
Dedechi wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dedechi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murray defends it well.
Dedechi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dedechi.
Honda Dedechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi is thwarting Murray's attempts to control the position.
Dedechi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dedechi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray trying to control the position.
Murray lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dedechi!
Murray trying to control but Dedechi is having none of it.
Lee Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dedechi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Murray tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi wants to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray wants to control the pace but Dedechi is squirming around nicely.
Dedechi is looking to get to half guard.
Honda Dedechi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dedechi is looking to escape.
Murray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dedechi because Murray loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Murray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
Lee Murray took some time post fight to say the following; 'I had to fight like a pussy to get the win, so sorry, I will be back to smashing guys in April. Thanks everyone.'.
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