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MFN 146: Viva Las Vegas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walt Disney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walt Disney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Disney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Belfort !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belfort .
Belfort avoids the body shot from Disney.
Nice body kick there by Belfort .
Disney catches Belfort with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Disney ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Disney.
Disney looks to score with a jab to the body but Belfort is just out of range.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Disney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belfort .
Disney checks a low kick from Belfort .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Disney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Disney there.
Belfort darts in looking for a takedown but Disney gets double underhooks and turns Belfort into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Disney swings wildly with an uppercut but Belfort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort can't find room to land a body shot as Disney controls the action.
Belfort blocks an elbow strike from Disney.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Disney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Belfort lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Disney backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belfort .
Disney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Disney.
Disney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belfort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disney blocks a body shot from Belfort .
Disney blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Belfort scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belfort lands a body shot in the clinch.
Disney has a couple of punches blocked by Belfort .
Disney cracks Belfort with a nice body shot.
Disney misses with a body punch.
Belfort lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Disney as Belfort tries to tie him up.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Disney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Disney digs a right hand underneath Belfort 's ribcage. Belfort let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Disney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belfort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort avoiding damage as Disney throws knees to the body.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Disney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belfort 's elbow.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Disney.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort being controlled against the cage.
Belfort tries to work over Disney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Disney blocks a body shot from Belfort .
Disney can't find room to land a body shot as Belfort controls the action.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Belfort .
Disney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belfort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Disney working aggressively here.
Disney struggles to land a body shot inside as Belfort controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney swings wildly with an uppercut but Belfort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disney throws an elbow that misses.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Disney.
Belfort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Disney fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Disney.
A shot in the inside from Belfort .
Disney is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Disney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belfort lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Disney backwards.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belfort .
Belfort takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Belfort will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belfort !
Nice jab there from Disney.
Belfort finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belfort throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jordan Belfort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Disney connects with a leg kick. Belfort looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Disney forces Belfort back against the cage and clinches.
Belfort manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belfort is working Disney over against the cage.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Disney.
Disney lands a hook that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belfort .
With the fighters up against the cage, Disney throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Disney.
Disney lands an uppercut.
Disney missing with knees to the body.
Disney throws an elbow but it misses.
Disney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Disney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Disney blocks an uppercut.
Disney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Disney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belfort is defending well for now.
Disney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort is trying to stall.
Belfort working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Disney trying to stall but Belfort improves his position.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Disney controls his hands.
Belfort blocking some punches.
Belfort misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disney lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Disney on the inside.
Belfort lands a nice uppercut.
Disney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Belfort gets through Disney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belfort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Disney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Disney blocks a body shot from Belfort .
A head punch on the inside from Disney fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Disney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort is trying to trip Disney. He has hold of a leg but Disney is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belfort persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Belfort looking to sit in guard and control but Disney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belfort has control of Disney's left arm, preventing Disney from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belfort has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Disney has managed to get both his arms back between Belfort 's legs - danger averted.
Belfort wants to hit a switch here but Disney passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Belfort there!
Disney avoids the attempt from Belfort to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Disney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belfort is looking to improve his position but Disney isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Disney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Disney misses with an uppercut
and Belfort counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort wants to lay and pray for a moment but Disney keeps working.
Belfort working away.
Disney is looking to regain half guard here but Belfort keeps moving and retains side control.
Belfort sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Disney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Belfort seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Belfort creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Disney sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Belfort is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Disney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney is looking to regain half guard here but Belfort keeps moving and retains side control.
Belfort tries to advance to mount but Disney instead regains half guard.
Disney trying to control but Belfort postures up.
Belfort is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Disney sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belfort working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Disney is trying to get back to full guard.
Disney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belfort 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belfort throws a big right hand that misses.
Disney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort . Disney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Disney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belfort manages to avoid it.
Walt Disney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort lands with a right hand.
Belfort uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Disney.
Disney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Disney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belfort blocks a low kick nicely.
Disney tries to close the distance and clinch but Belfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Disney lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Belfort as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Walt Disney has been cut.
A jab lands there for Belfort .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belfort manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Disney misses with an uppercut. Belfort saw that one coming.
Disney tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
Disney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Disney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belfort . That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belfort , right into the meat.
Disney wants to clinch.
Disney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belfort 's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Disney thumps Belfort with a low kick.
Disney connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Belfort 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belfort 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jordan Belfort !
Jordan Belfort seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Alfredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Loiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Loiseau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Alfredsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Loiseau!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfredsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Loiseau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loiseau throws a head kick that half lands.
Alfredsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Loiseau is just out of range.
Loiseau fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Loiseau misses.
Loiseau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Loiseau.
Alfredsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Loiseau counters with a stiff right hand.
Loiseau blocks a jab.
Loiseau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alfredsson takes a step back to recover.
Alfredsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alfredsson loads up on a big right hand but Loiseau slips the punch.
Loiseau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loiseau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loiseau connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Alfredsson there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfredsson lands a body shot.
Loiseau moves in looking to clinch but Alfredsson pushes him off.
Alfredsson blocks a head kick by Loiseau.
Alfredsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Loiseau.
Alfredsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loiseau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alfredsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Loiseau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Loiseau misses the shot to the body.
Loiseau looks to land a combination. Alfredsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Loiseau.
No joy there for Alfredsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alfredsson jabs at Loiseau's body.
Loiseau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loiseau keeps Alfredsson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfredsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loiseau moves in looking to clinch but Alfredsson pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson lands with a right hand.
Alfredsson throws a leg kick
and Loiseau counters with a nice body kick.
Alfredsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alfredsson has his takedown stuffed
and Loiseau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alfredsson's knee momentarily.
Alfredsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfredsson slips a jab from Loiseau.
Alfredsson misses with a looping right.
Alfredsson walks into a stiff left hand from Loiseau.
Alfredsson is rocked!
Loiseau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loiseau wants it to stay on the feet.
Loiseau gets caught flat footed, as Alfredsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loiseau has his hands on Alfredsson's head, controlling the position.
Alfredsson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson postures up.
Alfredsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alfredsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loiseau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loiseau has escaped and now he's on top!
Loiseau trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfredsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loiseau throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alfredsson 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.
Alfredsson trying to keep a closed guard but Loiseau is proving a slippery customer.
Alfredsson keeping full guard, as Loiseau tries to pass.
Loiseau postures up.
Loiseau trying to control but Alfredsson is working from the bottom.
Alfredsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfredsson, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loiseau trying to control but Alfredsson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alfredsson throws an off balance right hand
and Loiseau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Loiseau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alfredsson throws out a leg kick but Loiseau moves out of range and Alfredsson only half commits.
Alfredsson connects with a leg kick. Loiseau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loiseau swings widly with a right hand
and Alfredsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Loiseau avoids the head kick by Alfredsson.
Loiseau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniel Alfredsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alfredsson throws a shot from downtown. Loiseau moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Alfredsson blocks the low kick.
Loiseau darts in and clinches Alfredsson up against the cage.
Alfredsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alfredsson tries to circle away but Loiseau has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alfredsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loiseau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alfredsson has Loiseau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loiseau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Loiseau.
Loiseau lands a knee to the head.
Oh Alfredsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loiseau prevents Alfredsson from breaking the clinch.
Loiseau lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loiseau creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alfredsson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alfredsson drops to his knees and Loiseau pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Loiseau!
Henry Loiseau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikovic connects with a single shot there.
Kikovic throws a solid leg kick but Grecko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kikovic.
Kikovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grecko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kikovic.
Grecko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kikovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grecko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grecko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kikovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Grecko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kikovic doesn't seem phased though.
Kikovic takes one to the chin there.
Kikovic dips to his left and cracks Grecko with an uppercut!
Grecko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kikovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Grecko's head.
Grecko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kikovic thumps Grecko with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grecko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grecko.
Grecko throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kikovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grecko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grecko.
Grecko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kikovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kikovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kikovic scores with a jab to the head.
Grecko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kikovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Grecko.
Grecko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grecko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grecko throws the left hand but Kikovic avoids the punch easily.
Grecko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kikovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kikovic.
Grecko throws the kick towards the body but Kikovic avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grecko misses with a kick to the body.
Kikovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grecko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kikovic tries to land a body kick
and Grecko counters with a shoot takedown. Kikovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Grecko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kikovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kikovic has his hands on Grecko's head, controlling the position.
Kikovic looking to control.
Grecko looking to sit in guard and control but Kikovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kikovic wants to control from the top but Grecko keeps moving.
Grecko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kikovic controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic pushes down on Grecko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kikovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grecko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grecko moves into full guard.
Grecko looking for a guillotine here but Kikovic defends easily.
Grecko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kikovic advances to half guard.
Kikovic is looking for a kimura here.
Kikovic is keen to just control but Grecko is a slippery customer.
Grecko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kikovic wants to take a breather but Grecko is having none of it.
Kikovic is working for a kimura but Grecko is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Tony Grecko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grecko throws a leg kick but Kikovic moved away.
Kikovic looks to throw the jab but Grecko is out of range.
Grecko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grecko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kikovic pinned against the cage. Kikovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grecko keeps Kikovic at a distance using the push kick.
Kikovic takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Grecko.
Grecko swings for the body but Kikovic moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grecko.
Kikovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kikovic. No joy for Grecko on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic misses with a hook.
Tony Grecko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kikovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Grecko in the body.
Grecko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kikovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kikovic throws a leg kick but Grecko sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Grecko.
Kikovic throws a head kick but Grecko moves out of range.
Tony Grecko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Grecko misses its intended target.
Kikovic throws a head kick that misses.
Kikovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kikovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grecko.
Kikovic thumps Grecko with a low kick.
Kikovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kikovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kikovic scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Grecko catches Kikovic right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Grecko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grecko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kikovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grecko misses with a leg kick.
Kikovic misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Kikovic.
Grecko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kikovic is out of range and Grecko settles back down.
Grecko misses with an uppercut.
Kikovic scores with a three punch combo!
Kikovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grecko has time to react.
Grecko avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kikovic.
Grecko lands a jab to the nose.
Kikovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grecko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Grecko catches Kikovic right on the button with a cross.
Grecko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grecko. Kikovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grecko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grecko moves out of range as Kikovic throws a body kick.
Grecko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kikovic lands a really nice looking cross but Grecko seems unphased.
Grecko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kikovic misses with an uppercut
and Grecko counters by moving into the clinch.
Kikovic misses with a punch to the body.
Kikovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kikovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kikovic misses with a knee to the head.
Grecko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Kikovic.
Kikovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grecko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grecko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kikovic lands a right hand.
Grecko misses with the head strike.
Kikovic prevents a body shot from Grecko.
Grecko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grecko blocks an uppercut.
Kikovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grecko avoiding damage as Kikovic throws knees to the body.
Kikovic has had enough of the clinch but Grecko keeps him there for the moment.
Kikovic lands an uppercut.
Grecko working aggressively here.
Grecko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kikovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kikovic tries to throw a body punch but Grecko avoids it by throwing Kikovic back against the cage.
Kikovic working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dusan Kikovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grecko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kikovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kikovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grecko.
An inside leg kick lands from Grecko.
Grecko lands a leg kick that knocks Kikovic off balance momentarily.
It looks like Grecko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grecko moves forwards but Kikovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grecko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kikovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grecko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kikovic throws an off balance right hand
and Grecko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grecko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kikovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kikovic tries to get to full guard but Grecko has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic trying to control here.
Grecko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grecko working Kikovic over with strikes.
Grecko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grecko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grecko looks to land a strike but Kikovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tony Grecko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kikovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grecko keeping full guard, as Kikovic tries to pass.
Grecko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grecko keeping full guard, as Kikovic tries to pass.
Grecko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kikovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grecko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kikovic defends well.
Grecko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kikovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Grecko trying to control but Kikovic is working from the bottom.
Grecko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kikovic trying to keep a closed guard but Grecko is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kikovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grecko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grecko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kikovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kikovic gets full guard.
Kikovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grecko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good work by Grecko as he checks the leg kick.
Kikovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Grecko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grecko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grecko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes comes into the arena with Awolnation - Sail blaring out of the sound system. Rodriguez has chosen Dan Balan Beautiful Girl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Romeo Hernanes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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31
135 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Hernanes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernanes throws a head kick that misses.
Hernanes stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Hernanes keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Hernanes sprawls well.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
Hernanes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Hernanes sprawls well.
Hernanes has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez has Hernanes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernanes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hernanes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hernanes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hernanes connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Rodriguez goes down! Hernanes jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Rodriguez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernanes trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Can Hernanes finish him?
Hernanes wants to take Rodriguez's back here but Rodriguez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hernanes is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hernanes wants to take Rodriguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Hernanes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rodriguez has worked his arm free - good work by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernanes trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Hernanes prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Hernanes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hernanes wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodriguez 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes wanted to stand there but Rodriguez had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernanes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I was talking to Hernanes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez pulls guard successfully.
Hernanes wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hernanes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Hernanes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernanes is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him.
Hernanes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Hernanes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernanes preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Hernanes in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hernanes misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Hernanes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Hernanes.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernanes closes the distance and clinches.
Hernanes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernanes defends it nicely.
Hernanes moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Hernanes manages to get underhooks.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
Hernanes misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Hernanes to the mat but Hernanes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernanes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hernanes is trying to keep an underhook but Rodriguez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Hernanes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernanes trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Hernanes is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Hernanes defends the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Hernanes is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernanes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernanes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernanes manages to get himself to full guard.
Roberto Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture.
Hernanes controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez trying to control but Hernanes is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hernanes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernanes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernanes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriguez has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Hernanes is defending well.
Rodriguez 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romeo Hernanes 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. This is the final round!
Rodriguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hernanes to the ground. Rodriguez is now in Hernanes's guard.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Hernanes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriguez's back!
Rodriguez tries to escape but Hernanes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Hernanes looking for the choke from the back.
Rodriguez staying busy and making it hard for Hernanes to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to roll but Hernanes sticks to his back.
Hernanes is persistently looking for the submission but Rodriguez is defending it well.
I would not like to be Rodriguez right now.
Rodriguez breaks Hernanes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Hernanes is working from the bottom.
Hernanes wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Hernanes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernanes, not yet.
Hernanes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.
Hernanes wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Hernanes working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hernanes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernanes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberto Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Hernanes misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernanes has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Hernanes stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
Hernanes connects with a knee to the head.
Hernanes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Hernanes trying to land knees to the body.
Hernanes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hernanes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Hernanes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Hernanes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hernanes, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Hernanes!
A relieved looking Romeo Hernanes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Roberto Rodriguez had this to say: 'I`m strong it`s not my first fight I`LL COME BACK!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franlkin has chosen ACDC- For Those About To Rock 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
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Taylor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Jay Franlkin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Taylor .
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
David Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Franlkin misses.
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Franlkin.
A short left from Taylor .
Taylor has Franlkin pressed against the cage, preventing Franlkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franlkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franlkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor .
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor moves out of range as Franlkin strikes.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Franlkin as Taylor shoots in.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franlkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Franlkin misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor .
Taylor prevents Franlkin from getting back to his feet.
Franlkin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin breaks from the clinch.
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Taylor .
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Franlkin cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Franlkin misses with a straight left.
Franlkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Franlkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Franlkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Franlkin pushes Taylor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Franlkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin avoids the body shot from Taylor .
Franlkin throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Franlkin slips the punch.
Franlkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Franlkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franlkin sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Taylor prevents Franlkin from getting back to his feet.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor prevents Franlkin from getting back to his feet.
Taylor stands up over Franlkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor postures up in Franlkin's guard and throws a big left but Franlkin blocks it.
Franlkin is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Franlkin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franlkin's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control but Franlkin is working from the bottom.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor distracts Franlkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Franlkin. Those never looked like landing.
Franlkin misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Franlkin slips the punch.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franlkin's head backwards.
Franlkin misses the shot to the body.
Franlkin misses with a hook.
Franlkin moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franlkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franlkin throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor .
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Franlkin misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Franlkin misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Franlkin.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franlkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Franlkin slips the punch.
Franlkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor cracks Franlkin with a good jab.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franlkin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Taylor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franlkin throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor sizes up Franlkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Richard Jay Franlkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franlkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Franlkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Franlkin!
Franlkin is trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor landing strikes.
Franlkin bucks up and tries to throw Taylor off but instead Taylor has got his back!
Franlkin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Franlkin is trying to stand back up.
Taylor cracks Franlkin with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Franlkin from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Franlkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor landing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throws a series of strikes and Franlkin wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Franlkin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Taylor .
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Franlkin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taylor throws a hook but Franlkin avoids it easily.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Franlkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franlkin sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franlkin has one foot on Taylor 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Franlkin throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor 's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor jabs Franlkin right on the nose. Franlkin blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Franlkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franlkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor .
Franlkin slips a jab from Taylor .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franlkin.
Franlkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Franlkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franlkin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Taylor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franlkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Franlkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franlkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franlkin scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor tests Franlkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor takes a swing at Franlkin's ribcage but misses.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Franlkin.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franlkin.
Franlkin blocks a jab.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Franlkin slips the punch.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Franlkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franlkin misses the jab.
Taylor takes a swing at Franlkin's ribcage but misses.
Franlkin takes a swing at Taylor 's ribcage but misses.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor swings for the body but Franlkin moves out of range.
Franlkin ducks under a wild hook from Taylor .
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franlkin misses with a hook
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Franlkin's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franlkin wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor works over Franlkin with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Taylor 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin wriggles free and stands up.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Franlkin's body. Franlkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franlkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franlkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franlkin misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
David Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franlkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Franlkin is retaining full guard.
Franlkin is looking for a triangle here but Taylor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franlkin keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor , 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Taylor !
A very excited looking David Taylor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kinte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu Tang Clan- Shame On A Nigga. Capriotti has chosen Immigrant Song - Karen O (feat. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kunta Kinte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolay Capriotti!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kinte misses the target.
A lazy left from Capriotti finds it's target.
Kinte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capriotti.
Capriotti avoids the head kick by Kinte.
Capriotti lands with a shot to the body.
Kinte scores with a push kick.
Kinte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Capriotti throws a body punch but Kinte moves out of range.
Capriotti throws a front kick aimed at Kinte's knee but Kinte avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Capriotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Kinte, which made it look bad.
Capriotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kinte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kinte throws a low kick but Capriotti avoids it.
Kinte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capriotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Kinte.
Capriotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kinte checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinte throws a jab but it's blocked by Capriotti.
Capriotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kinte has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinte. Capriotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Kinte catches Capriotti right on the button with a cross.
Capriotti misses with a looping left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Capriotti.
Capriotti lands some shots froms side control.
Capriotti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kinte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kinte can't do much from the bottom here.
Capriotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Capriotti cracks Kinte with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capriotti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kinte is looking to regain half guard here but Capriotti keeps moving and retains side control.
Kinte looks to move to half guard but instead Capriotti has passed into mount! Damn!
Capriotti landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Kunta Kinte has been cut.
Capriotti prevents Kinte from getting the reversal.
Capriotti throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kinte because Capriotti loaded up on that one.
Capriotti working the ground and pound effectively.
Kinte is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Capriotti looking to ground and pound but Kinte is blocking nicely.
Kinte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kinte is working hard here to advance position.
Capriotti unloads with some shots from mount but Kinte bucks and avoids them well.
Kinte is trying to escape the mount.
Kinte regains half guard.
Kinte tries to get to full guard but Capriotti has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinte wants to improve his position but Capriotti is controlling well.
Capriotti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Capriotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kinte's head.
Capriotti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kunta Kinte's cut is getting worse.
Capriotti prevents Kinte from improving his position.
Kinte works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kunta Kinte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kinte throws a head kick that misses.
Capriotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinte tries to avoid it but Capriotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinte to the ground. Kinte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capriotti lands a really nice looking cross but Kinte seems unphased.
Capriotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capriotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Capriotti is trying to control. Kinte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Capriotti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kinte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinte has Capriotti pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capriotti throwing strikes from guard but Kinte blocks nicely.
Capriotti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capriotti landing with the ground and pound.
Capriotti postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capriotti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kinte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kinte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capriotti keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti tries to roll over but Kinte keeps him under control.
Capriotti is staying active underneath Kinte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kinte trying to pass the guard but Capriotti defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kinte there.
Capriotti tries to get to full guard but Kinte has control of the leg.
Capriotti is not content to let Kinte control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Capriotti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kinte.
Capriotti throws a lazy head kick
and Kinte counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Capriotti!
Kinte in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kinte wants to control but Capriotti is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Kinte has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You can see the frustration on Capriotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kinte grinds an elbow into Capriotti's temple.
Kinte trying to control the position but Capriotti is working away.
Kinte is really struggling to control Capriotti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunta Kinte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kunta Kinte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kinte works Capriotti's body with a nice hook.
Kinte misses with a lunging right hand
and Capriotti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kinte prevents the takedown attempt.
Capriotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Capriotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capriotti tries to work over Kinte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capriotti pulls guard effortlessly.
Nikolay Capriotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capriotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kinte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capriotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capriotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capriotti keeping moving, preventing Kinte from controlling successfully.
Kinte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capriotti is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kinte's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kinte trying to control but Capriotti is working from the bottom.
Kinte throws a big elbow that misses.
Capriotti keeping moving, preventing Kinte from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capriotti counters with a shoot takedown. Kinte fights it but they end up in guard.
Capriotti preventing the sweep.
Capriotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinte is keeping the position for now.
Capriotti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti lands a couple of digs.
Capriotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinte wants to sweep but no luck.
Capriotti throwing strikes but missing.
Capriotti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kinte wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Capriotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti is in close to Kinte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kinte wants to sweep but no luck.
Capriotti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kinte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Capriotti has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kinte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capriotti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kinte.
Nice shot by Kinte.
Capriotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kinte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Capriotti misses with a hook.
Kunta Kinte is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Capriotti misses.
Capriotti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kinte is out of range.
Capriotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Kinte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kunta Kinte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Capriotti.
A nice left hand lands by Kinte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capriotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kinte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capriotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Capriotti fails to land.
Capriotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Capriotti moves away from the strike by Kinte.
Kinte misses with a head kick.
Kinte blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinte ducks under a wild hook from Capriotti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinte, right into the meat.
Kinte throws a hook to the side of Capriotti's head but Capriotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Capriotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolay Capriotti.
I think Capriotti 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Capriotti!
A pretty intense looking Nikolay Capriotti took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Kunta Kinte was interviewed post fight and said 'You mothafuckaz!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madz Ladz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gyawang Lhad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lhad has chosen Iced Earth - Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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244 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madz Ladz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gyawang Lhad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lhad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ladz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lhad lands with a slapping head kick.
Ladz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ladz lands with a punch from half guard.
Ladz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ladz prevents Lhad from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lhad defending well though.
Lhad wants to get back to his feet.
Ladz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladz throwing shots but Lhad is blocking nicely.
Ladz is looking to pass Lhad's guard but actually Lhad recovers to full guard.
Lhad wants to stand but Ladz is controlling the position.
Ladz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ladz chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ladz throwing strikes but missing.
Lhad wants to stand but Ladz is controlling the position.
Lhad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lhad wants to get back to his feet but Ladz passes into half guard.
Ladz 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.
Lhad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lhad.
Ladz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lhad wants to stand and escape but Ladz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladz throwing strikes from guard but Lhad blocks nicely.
Lhad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lhad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ladz fails to land the takedown.
Lhad has closed the distance and engaged Ladz in a clinch.
Ladz dodges an elbow strike from Lhad.
Lhad stops a takedown attempt from Ladz.
Lhad misses with an elbow over the top.
Lhad breaks the clinch.
Lhad is looking to clinch but Ladz is avoiding it.
Lhad moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lhad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ladz stops a takedown attempt from Lhad.
Ladz tries a body shot but Lhad blocks it.
Ladz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madz Ladz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ladz tries to break free but Lhad pushes him back against the cage.
Lhad lands an elbow that stopped Ladz in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Madz Ladz has been cut.
Lhad scores a nice knee to the body.
Ladz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lhad lands an elbow that stopped Ladz in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Lhad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lhad breaks from the clinch.
Ladz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lhad as he avoids it easily.
Lhad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ladz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lhad closes the distance and pushes Ladz back into the cage.
Lhad lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyawang Lhad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Madz Ladz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lhad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladz is just out of range.
Ladz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lhad as he avoids it easily.
Ladz with a poor takedown
and Lhad counters with a big head kick but Ladz shrugs it off.
Lhad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lhad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lhad keeping moving, preventing Ladz from controlling successfully.
Madz Ladz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ladz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladz stops Lhad from standing up.
Lhad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ladz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lhad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ladz is proving hard to escape from.
Ladz working a defensive guard here.
Lhad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lhad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lhad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ladz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ladz has a closed guard, preventing Lhad from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ladz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madz Ladz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lhad thumps Ladz with a low kick.
Lhad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lhad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ladz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ladz shoots in for a takedown but Lhad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ladz looking to score a takedown here. Lhad is defending well but Ladz drives through and ends up in Lhad's guard.
Lhad wants to stand up but Ladz is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ladz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ladz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ladz scoring with some ground and pound.
Lhad keeping moving, preventing Ladz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladz scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladz throwing strikes from guard but Lhad blocks nicely.
Lhad pulls Ladz in to control the position.
Ladz prevents Lhad from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lhad lands a front kick.
Ladz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lhad tries to clinch there but Ladz circles away.
Ladz shoots in but no luck this time.
Gyawang Lhad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lhad pinned against the cage. Lhad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Lhad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ladz feints and as Lhad raises his hands in defense, Ladz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lhad managing to control the position.
Ladz throwing strikes from guard but Lhad blocks nicely.
Lhad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gyawang Lhad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Madz Ladz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ladz fails with the takedown
and Lhad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lhad moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lhad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lhad lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ladz.
Ladz shoots and misses
and Lhad counters with a good low kick that Ladz was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madz Ladz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lhad lands a high kick!
Lhad lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladz avoids the body shot from Lhad.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lhad landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lhad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ladz fails to land the takedown.
Lhad lands a high kick!
Lhad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lhad punishes Ladz's body with a nice straight punch.
A big head kick from Lhad and Ladz is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladz working a defensive guard here.
Ladz has a closed guard, preventing Lhad from standing up.
Lhad trying to control but Ladz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lhad landing with the ground and pound.
Lhad landing with the ground and pound.
Ladz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lhad.
We've been hearing good reports from Ladz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lhad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ladz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ladz controlling Lhad's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lhad forces Ladz back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lhad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ladz darts in looking for a takedown but Lhad gets double underhooks and turns Ladz into the cage.
Ladz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lhad scores a nice knee to the body.
Lhad breaks from the clinch.
Ladz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lhad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ladz is fending him off so far but Lhad persists. Nope, Ladz circles away and we're back to standing.
Lhad scores with a spinning back kick!
Gyawang Lhad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lhad thumps Ladz with a low kick.
Lhad swinging wildly here.
Lhad with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ladz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lhad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladz tries to bench press Lhad off him but Lhad keeps the position.
Lhad happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gyawang Lhad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lhad 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gyawang Lhad!
Gyawang Lhad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chef comes to the cage accompanied by Raekwon - Wu-Gambinos. Zoolander has chosen Relax (Don't Do It)- Frankie Goes To Hollywood as his entrance music. Derek Zoolander is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Zoolander!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Chef lands with a right hand.
The Chef walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from The Chef.
The Chef cracks Zoolander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zoolander rushes The Chef and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Chef throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoolander.
Zoolander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoolander is pushing The Chef up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've been hearing reports that The Chef has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Chef scores with a shot to the side of Zoolander's head.
The Chef lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Chef displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zoolander up against the cage.
Zoolander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Chef misses with the head strike.
The Chef softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Chef misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zoolander misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from The Chef.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Chef misses with a punch to the body.
Zoolander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Chef or not.
The Chef lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Chef tries to throw a body punch but Zoolander avoids it by throwing The Chef back against the cage.
Zoolander misses with a body punch.
The Chef misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Chef lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Zoolander.
The Chef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoolander lands a left hand.
The Chef looking to slow down the pace here.
The Chef lands with a left to the head.
The Chef lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Chef stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Chef creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Chef misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef has a couple of punches blocked by Zoolander.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zoolander lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Chef backwards.
The Chef working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zoolander.
Zoolander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Chef lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zoolander misses with a punch to the body.
Zoolander throws a head punch that misses.
The Chef gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zoolander.
Zoolander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoolander's elbow.
Zoolander tries to stall but The Chef uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zoolander misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander struggles to land a body shot inside as The Chef controls his hands.
The Chef lands a body shot.
The Chef works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zoolander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Chefs head.
The Chef's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Chef misses with a body punch.
The Chef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zoolander backwards.
The Chef's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Chef lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoolander backwards.
The Chef has Zoolander pushed against the cage.
Zoolander misses with the head strike.
Zoolander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zoolander fails to land.
The Chef gets through Zoolander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Chef misses with the head strike.
The Chef is working Zoolander over against the cage.
The Chef misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is trying to maintain a safe position but Zoolander gets an underhook and turns The Chef into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoolander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zoolander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoolander struggles to land a body shot inside as The Chef controls his hands.
Zoolander throws a head punch that misses.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Chef has a couple of punches blocked by Zoolander.
Zoolander pushes The Chef back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zoolander lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoolander throws a punch but it's blocked by The Chef.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Chef misses with a punch to the body.
Zoolander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Chef is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zoolander is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from The Chef on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raekwon The Chef dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Chef keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Chef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zoolander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zoolander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zoolander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoolander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Chef gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zoolander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoolander throws a head punch that misses.
The Chef lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoolander backwards.
Zoolander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Zoolander as the two fighters clinch.
Zoolander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoolander lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Chef backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander tries a body shot but The Chef blocks it.
The Chef pushes Zoolander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Chef throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoolander.
Nice body punch from The Chef - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from The Chef.
Raekwon The Chef has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Chef scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Chef lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoolander or not.
Zoolander struggles to land a body shot inside as The Chef controls his hands.
A short uppercut from The Chef.
Zoolander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Chef is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoolander can do to turn this around?
The Chef misses with the head strike.
The Chef can't find room to land a body shot as Zoolander controls the action.
The Chef throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Chef is struggling to control the position.
The Chef tries to work over Zoolander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike.
The Chef stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Chef trying to control the position but instead, Zoolander has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Chef into the cage.
Zoolander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoolander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoolander struggles to land a body shot inside as The Chef controls his hands.
Zoolander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoolander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Chef.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zoolander has a couple of punches blocked by The Chef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raekwon The Chef.
Zoolander moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoolander struggles to land a body shot inside as The Chef controls his hands.
The Chef tries to throw a body punch but Zoolander avoids it by throwing The Chef back against the cage.
A hook to the body from The Chef.
The Chef swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Chef throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoolander.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoolander misses with a punch on the inside.
The Chef throws a head punch that misses.
The Chef pushes Zoolander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Chef blocking some punches.
Zoolander tries a body shot but The Chef blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Zoolander.
The Chef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Chef lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is trying to maintain a safe position but Zoolander gets an underhook and turns The Chef into the cage.
Zoolander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Chef controlling the action here for a moment.
The Chef is looking to control Zoolander's arms but Zoolander gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Chef has his back to the cage.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Chef.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Chef.
Zoolander tries to score a body lock takedown but The Chef shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Chef misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoolander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raekwon The Chef dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zoolander fails to land with a series of punches.
The Chef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zoolander. That did some damage!
Zoolander lands a front kick.
Zoolander has closed the distance and engaged The Chef in a clinch.
The Chef leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Chef tries to stall but Zoolander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Chef lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Chef.
A shot in the inside from The Chef.
Zoolander has picked The Chef up - he's going for a ride! Zoolander dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoolander looks to land a strike but The Chef avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zoolander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zoolander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Chef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander advances to half guard.
Zoolander is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Chef moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Chef wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoolander drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Chef manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zoolander has The Chef in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander looking to control.
The Chef is pushing down on Zoolander's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zoolander is fighting to maintain full guard but The Chef has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zoolander is staying active underneath The Chef, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zoolander blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Chef.
Zoolander tries to kick The Chef off but The Chef keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zoolander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zoolander looking for a sweep. Not yet Zoolander, not yet.
Derek Zoolander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef content to stall in guard here.
Zoolander is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Chef looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Chef misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoolander counters with a body kick.
Zoolander misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from The Chef is predictable there
and Zoolander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Chef thinking.
Zoolander tries to land a front kick but The Chef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoolander lands a jab to The Chef's midsection.
Zoolander ducks under a wild hook from The Chef.
Zoolander looks to throw the jab but The Chef is out of range.
Zoolander throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Chef.
Raekwon The Chef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Chef tries to work over Zoolander's front leg with a kick but Zoolander checks it.
Zoolander connects with a body shot.
Raekwon The Chef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Chef tries to score with a low kick but Zoolander moves his leg out of the way.
The Chef avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Chef slips a straight right by Zoolander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Zoolander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Chef has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raekwon The Chef!
Raekwon The Chef 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 Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will!. Nowacki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moby - Flower kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Jan Olov Hermansson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson takes one to the chin there.
Nowacki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermansson fails to land the takedown.
Hermansson shoots in and gets a takedown into Nowacki's guard.
Hermansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nowacki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermansson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nowacki 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.
Hermansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nowacki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hermansson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nowacki is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.
Nowacki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hermansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nowacki has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hermansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nowacki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hermansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermansson passes into half guard.
Nowacki wants to get back to full guard.
Hermansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nowacki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nowacki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki manages to get to full guard.
Hermansson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermansson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowacki is trying to keep Hermansson in close.
Hermansson throwing strikes from guard but Nowacki blocks nicely.
Nowacki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermansson wants to control from the top but Nowacki keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nowacki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermansson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nowacki keeping full guard, as Hermansson tries to pass.
Nowacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermansson is one step ahead there.
Hermansson wants to control from the top but Nowacki keeps moving.
Nowacki 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nowacki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nowacki dodges the punch combination from Hermansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nowacki's guard.
Nowacki looking to control.
Nowacki 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.
Hermansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermansson advances to half guard.
Nowacki wants to get back to full guard.
Nowacki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hermansson is nestled in close to Nowacki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hermansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowacki defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches up with Nowacki, looking for a takedown. Hermansson pushes Nowacki against the cage but Nowacki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hermansson misses with a hook.
Hermansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nowacki cracks Hermansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Hermansson there.
Nowacki scores with a punch to the head.
Hermansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nowacki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowacki can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Nowacki misses its intended target.
Hermansson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nowacki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herkules Nowacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermansson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nowacki is trying to defend but Hermansson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nowacki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nowacki is trying to stand up here but Hermansson is controlling him well.
Nowacki tries to roll over but Hermansson keeps him under control.
Nowacki gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jan Olov Hermansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nowacki trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowacki is retaining full guard.
Nowacki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nowacki is controlling Hermansson's posture.
Hermansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hermansson lands a couple of digs.
Nowacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermansson is one step ahead there.
Nowacki looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hermansson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson works over Nowacki with some ground and pound from guard.
Hermansson won't allow Nowacki to sweep him here.
Hermansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermansson won't allow Nowacki to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nowacki misses with an uppercut
and Hermansson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hermansson.
Nowacki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hermansson slips nicely into half guard.
Hermansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowacki defending well though.
Hermansson is looking to advance position but Nowacki won't allow it.
Hermansson is looking to take a break and control but Nowacki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nowacki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hermansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hermansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowacki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hermansson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hermansson looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nowacki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 Jan Olov Hermansson 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. And we move into the final round!
Hermansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nowacki defends it nicely.
Hermansson moves in looking to clinch but Nowacki pushes him off.
Nowacki throws a body kick that misses.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hermansson misses.
Nowacki is looking to land body kicks.
Hermansson throws a hook but Nowacki avoids it easily.
Hermansson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hermansson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hermansson tries for a takedown but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hermansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermansson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Hermansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson misses with a straight right.
Nowacki slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermansson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson wants to clinch up but Nowacki keeps it at a distance.
Hermansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nowacki.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hermansson.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A right-left combo lands from Hermansson.
Hermansson misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermansson avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki.
Nowacki stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nowacki lands with a right to the head.
Nowacki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hermansson.
Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Hermansson jumps guard but Nowacki stands there with Hermansson around his waist. Hermansson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herkules Nowacki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nowacki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nowacki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hermansson is rocked!
Nowacki lands a big right hand that drops Hermansson! The killer instinct kicks in and Nowacki finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nowacki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herkules Nowacki!
A victorious Herkules Nowacki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wagner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster stalks Wagner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wagner's face. Wagner staggers backwards, shaken.
Wagner feints a jab promting Lancaster to slip. Wagner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lancaster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster fails to land the takedown.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster rushes Wagner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lancaster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wagner.
Lancaster darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wagner just leaning against Lancaster, taking a breather.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Lancaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wagner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wagner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagner scores with a jab.
Lancaster shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Lancaster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Lancaster throws a leg kick which misses Wagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagner tries to avoid it.
Wagner scores with a jab to the head.
Wagner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Ryan Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wagner under the eye.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Wagner in a clinch.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Wagner's head.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Wagner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Wagner.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Troy Lancaster will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wagner is looking to score with low kicks.
Lancaster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Wagner moved away.
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wagner feints and then cracks Lancaster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lancaster down.
Wagner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Troy Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Wagner.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Lancaster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lancaster or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner, which made it look bad.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wagner staying out of range there.
Wagner swinging wildly here.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wagner's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Lancaster with a hook.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lancaster.
Wagner throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Wagner lands with a right hand.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Lancaster moves out of range of the leg kick from Wagner.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Wagner scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Lancaster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lancaster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Wagner as he checks the leg kick.
Wagner lands a nice looking body kick.
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Troy Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lancaster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Wagner swinging wildly here.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lancaster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wagner.
Lancaster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wagner.
Wagner slips a straight right by Lancaster.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wagner.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster thumps Wagner with a low kick.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Lancaster should have avoided that one.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagner cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Lancaster throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster keeps Wagner at a distance using the push kick.
Lancaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Lancaster persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner fakes the leg kick and cracks Lancaster in the body.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Wagner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Wagner lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster with a nice cross.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lancaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Wagner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Wagner avoids it well.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster cracks Wagner with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Wagner counters with a nice body shot.
Lancaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wagner.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Wagner.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wagner!
Wagner misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wagner 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wagner!
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