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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Douglas drops his hands momentarily and Patton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Rick Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douglas slips a straight right by Patton.
Patton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patton misses with a looping left.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Patton.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Patton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Douglas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Patton is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Douglas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patton lands an elbow.
Douglas gets back to half guard.
Patton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Douglas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Douglas is concentrating on defense, preventing Patton from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Douglas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patton pulls his head out easily.
Patton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Douglas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Douglas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patton pulls his head out easily.
Patton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglas's head.
Patton wants to pass the guard but Douglas is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas trying to control here.
Patton is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Patton wants to pass to mount but Douglas is defending the position.
Douglas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Patton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Douglas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Patton wants to pass the guard but Douglas is defending well.
Douglas manages to get to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Patton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Douglas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Douglas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Patton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Patton throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Patton throws a big shot that misses.
Patton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Douglas slips a straight right by Patton.
Douglas moves forwards but Patton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Patton moves out of range of the leg kick from Douglas.
Patton missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patton misses with a hook.
Patton misses the jab.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
Patton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Patton.
Patton dives in for a single leg takedown but Douglas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Douglas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Patton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Douglas after a bit of a struggle.
Jack Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Patton.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Douglas is trying to keep an underhook but Patton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Douglas looking for a sweep. Not yet Douglas, not yet.
Douglas looking to control.
Douglas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Douglas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Patton tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
Douglas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Patton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Douglas!
An out of breath Jack Douglas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anya Oley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anya Oley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Oley is just out of range.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Oley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reynolds jabs Oley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Oley's shoulder, as Oley tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds checks the leg kick.
Oley staying out of range there.
Oley feints and as Reynolds raises his hands in defense, Oley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reynolds pulls Oley in close to prevent any damage.
Oley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reynolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reynolds has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds wants to stand but Oley is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oley working for a triangle but Reynolds defends it easily.
Oley trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Oley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds tries to stand but Oley is controlling from the bottom.
Reynolds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reynolds has managed to get both his arms back between Oley's legs - danger averted.
Reynolds is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reynolds defends it easily.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reynolds controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
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.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oley.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut
and Oley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Oley wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Oley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Anya Oley 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.
Reynolds lands with a hook. Oley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronaldo Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reynolds slips a jab from Oley.
Reynolds moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Oley ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Oley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Oley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reynolds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anya Oley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds has his hands clasped together around Oley's back. He's all about the action.
Oley is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Oley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reynolds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oley.
Reynolds is trying to maintain the position but Oley is very close to passing his half guard.
Oley trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Oley.
Reynolds lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oley staying out of range there.
Oley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oley dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oley.
Oley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Oley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oley showed some decent athleticism there.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Oley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oley is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Reynolds still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Reynolds has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Oley can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynolds decides to stand back up.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. Oley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reynolds lands with a straight right. Oley didn't see that one coming.
Oley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Oley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oley throws a chopping leg kick but Reynolds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reynolds checks the leg kick.
Ronaldo Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Oley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Oley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Oley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oley tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Oley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds lands a jab to Oley's midsection.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Oley ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. Oley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds lands with a big left! Oley is wobbled badly! Reynolds comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Oley to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronaldo Reynolds!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Reynolds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden comes to the cage accompanied by Kill or Become by Cannibal Corpse. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fadden.
Good work by Fadden as he checks the leg kick.
Berzins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fadden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fadden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadden looks to clinch
and Berzins counters with a left and a right that stings Fadden.
Fadden moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Fadden catches Berzins right on the button with a cross.
Fadden slips a jab from Berzins.
Berzins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fadden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Berzins!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Berzins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Berzins is looking to regain half guard here but Fadden keeps moving and retains side control.
Fadden working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden is putting a hurting on Berzins here, landing some big shots from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berzins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fadden in side control, throwing shots but Berzins defends.
Fadden is working to tighten his grip on Berzins's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Berzins has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fadden is really squeezing tight and eventually Berzins passes out! Fadden breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Fadden!
John Fadden got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Antonise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejandro Contreras acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Antonise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alejandro Contreras!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonise misses the body punch
and Contreras counters with a straight right hand.
Antonise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contreras moves forwards but Antonise connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Contreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antonise.
Contreras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonise.
Contreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antonise.
Antonise scores with a body shot.
Antonise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Antonise misses with a hook. Contreras ducked under it nicely.
Antonise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antonise throws the left hand but Contreras avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonise scores with a jab to the head.
Antonise takes a swing at Contreras's ribcage but misses.
Antonise misses with a lunging right hand
and Contreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Antonise catches Contreras right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonise misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antonise. Contreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antonise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antonise thuds a left hand into Contreras's body.
Antonise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon Antonise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonise takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Antonise throws a body punch but Contreras moves out of range.
Antonise jabs at Contreras's body.
Contreras takes a swing at Antonise's ribcage but misses.
Contreras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antonise.
Antonise misses the jab.
Contreras throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antonise swings widly with a right hand
and Contreras counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonise.
Contreras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Antonise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Antonise.
Antonise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Contreras to counter with a crisp jab.
Contreras moves out of range of the strikes.
Contreras slips a straight right by Antonise.
Contreras misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antonise is looking to chop away at Contreras's legs.
Antonise connects with a body shot that sends Contreras's belly button to the back.
Antonise throws a jab but it's blocked by Contreras.
A slow jab from Antonise misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Antonise moves out of range as Contreras strikes.
Contreras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Contreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antonise misses with a right hand
and Contreras counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonise throws a jab but it's blocked by Contreras.
Antonise misses with an uppercut
and Contreras counters with a right hand to the body.
Antonise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antonise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contreras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antonise dips to his left and cracks Contreras with an uppercut!
Contreras throws a hook to the side of Antonise's head but Antonise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antonise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonise ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonise lands with a hook. Contreras tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Antonise.
Antonise misses with a looping left.
Antonise throws out a loose jab but Contreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonise defending well as Contreras loads up on a big left hand.
Antonise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreras misses with a body shot.
Antonise throws a good cross that connects.
Contreras lands a nice hook to Antonise's body. Antonise takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Antonise lands.
Contreras looks to throw the jab but Antonise is out of range.
Contreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonise moves away.
Contreras throws a lazy right hand but Antonise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Antonise dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Antonise.
Nice straight punches there by Antonise. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Antonise.
Antonise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contreras counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Contreras moves away from the strike by Antonise.
Contreras looks to land a right hand but Antonise moved out of range.
Antonise is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contreras can do to turn this around?
Contreras slips under a jab from Antonise.
Contreras moves out of range as Antonise strikes.
Contreras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contreras avoids the body shot from Antonise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antonise. Contreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antonise throws a lazy uppercut
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
Contreras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antonise.
Nice body punch from Contreras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonise throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
Contreras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonise connects with a body shot that sends Contreras's belly button to the back.
Simon Antonise is winning the standup battle so far.
Contreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antonise.
Antonise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Antonise.
Contreras throws a body punch but Antonise moves out of range.
Contreras throws a lazy right hand but Antonise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antonise throws a looping overhand right but Contreras ducks down to avoid it.
Antonise throws a big shot that misses.
Contreras blocks a jab.
Contreras looks to land a left hand but Antonise moved out of range nicely.
Contreras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Antonise misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contreras.
A telegraphed right hand from Antonise misses the target.
Contreras moves out of range of the strikes.
Contreras misses with a looping left.
Antonise swinging wildly here.
Contreras slips a jab from Antonise.
Contreras moves away from the strike by Antonise.
Contreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonise.
Antonise looks to land a right hand but Contreras moved out of range.
Contreras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antonise.
A combination from Antonise does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Contreras momentarily.
Antonise just misses with a punch to the body.
Contreras slips under a jab from Antonise.
Antonise throws an overhand right that lands on Contreras's shoulder, as Contreras tries to avoid the shot.
Antonise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contreras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Antonise finds it's way round the side to connect with Contreras's head.
Antonise throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Antonise throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Contreras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Contreras throws a looping overhand right but Antonise ducks down to avoid it.
Contreras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contreras looks to land a right hand but Antonise moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonise throws a right hand that misses
and Contreras counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonise cracks Contreras with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Antonise misses.
Contreras lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antonise looks to score with a jab to the body but Contreras is just out of range.
Antonise throws a hook but Contreras blocks it.
Antonise throws a hook but Contreras blocks it.
Antonise throws a hook but Contreras blocks it.
Antonise throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Contreras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Antonise avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Antonise dominated that second 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.
Antonise scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Contreras sizes up Antonise with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Antonise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Antonise.
Contreras scores with a jab to the body.
Antonise misses with an uppercut
and Contreras counters with a stiff right hand.
Antonise connects with a jab.
Antonise throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
Antonise misses with a right hand
and Contreras counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Antonise lands an impressive looking overhand right. Contreras doesn't seem phased though.
Contreras throws a hook but Antonise blocks it.
Antonise loads up on a big right hand but Contreras slips the punch.
Antonise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Antonise.
Antonise throws a combination. Contreras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Alejandro Contreras has been cut.
Nice shot by Antonise.
Antonise throws a poor cross that misses
and Contreras counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Contreras.
Antonise moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Antonise misses with a hook
and Antonise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antonise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Contreras on the side of the head.
Antonise throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Contreras does it's job there.
Antonise misses with a double jab.
Antonise slips a straight right by Contreras.
Contreras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contreras misses the shot to the body.
Antonise misses with a hook
and Contreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Antonise takes a swing at Contreras's ribcage but misses.
Contreras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonise.
Contreras is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Antonise throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antonise misses with a jab to the body
and Contreras counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonise lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contreras at a distance.
Antonise throws out a loose jab but Contreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contreras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Antonise slips under a jab.
Contreras connects with a crisp jab.
Antonise throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Antonise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Antonise.
Antonise takes a swing at Contreras's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Antonise misses.
A nice combination there by Antonise.
Contreras avoids the body shot from Antonise.
Contreras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonise lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonise finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Antonise throws out a loose jab but Contreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonise misses with a hook
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonise throws a big shot that misses.
Antonise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antonise checks a low kick from Contreras.
Contreras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Contreras avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Antonise throws a right hand that misses
and Contreras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonise throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Antonise rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Contreras to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Antonise clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Contreras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Antonise throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contreras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Contreras moves out of range as Antonise strikes.
Antonise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contreras.
Contreras misses with a hook. Antonise ducked under it nicely.
Antonise throws an overhand right that lands on Contreras's shoulder, as Contreras tries to avoid the shot.
Contreras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antonise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Contreras looks to throw the jab but Antonise is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Antonise misses.
Antonise misses with a hook.
Contreras connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Antonise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Antonise looks to land a left hand but Contreras moved out of range nicely.
Antonise throws a hook to the side of Contreras's head but Contreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contreras avoids the body shot from Antonise.
Antonise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contreras uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antonise has time to react.
Contreras bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Antonise's head.
Contreras moves out of range of the strikes.
Antonise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Antonise throws a right hand that misses
and Contreras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contreras scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antonise stuns Contreras with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Antonise misses with an uppercut
and Contreras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contreras looks to throw the jab but Antonise is out of range.
Antonise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonise throws out a powerful jab.
Contreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonise moves away.
Antonise throws a lazy uppercut
and Contreras counters with a three punch combo that has Antonise backing up. Antonise nods at Contreras to acknowledge the strikes.
Contreras lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Contreras.
Antonise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras scores with a jab.
Antonise slips under a jab.
Antonise misses with a right hand
and Contreras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Contreras.
Antonise looks to throw the jab but Contreras is out of range.
Antonise misses with a hook
and Contreras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contreras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Contreras throws a looping overhand right but Antonise ducks down to avoid it.
Antonise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Contreras.
Contreras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Contreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonise scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Antonise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contreras.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contreras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonise throws a low kick but Contreras avoids it.
Antonise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Antonise.
Antonise misses with a body punch
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
Antonise misses with a body shot
and Contreras counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antonise tries to move into range but Contreras moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Antonise throws a looping overhand right but Contreras ducks down to avoid it.
Contreras staying out of range there.
Antonise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contreras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Contreras avoids the body shot from Antonise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alejandro Contreras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Contreras's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Antonise misses with a looping right.
Contreras lands a jab to the head.
Contreras slips under a jab.
Contreras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Contreras slips under a jab from Antonise.
Antonise misses with a hook.
Antonise looks to land a left hand but Contreras moved out of range nicely.
Contreras avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonise lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contreras at a distance.
Contreras connects with a looping right hand.
Antonise sizes up Contreras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Antonise throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonise throws a jab but it's blocked by Contreras.
Antonise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antonise lands a jab.
Antonise throws a big shot that misses.
Antonise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Antonise.
Contreras connects with a jab.
Antonise slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Antonise cracks Contreras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antonise throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Antonise lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonise misses with an uppercut. Contreras saw that one coming.
Antonise moves away from the strike by Contreras.
Nice shot by Antonise.
Antonise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antonise swinging wildly here.
Contreras loads up on a big right hand but Antonise slips the punch.
Antonise throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
Antonise swings widly with a right hand
and Contreras counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antonise thinking.
Antonise cracks Contreras with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Antonise swings widly with a right hand
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Contreras.
Contreras connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Antonise misses with a left hand
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
Contreras throws out a loose jab but Antonise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Contreras moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simon Antonise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antonise defending well as Contreras loads up on a big left hand.
Antonise tests Contreras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Contreras blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonise rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Contreras to counter with a crisp jab.
Contreras misses the shot to the body.
Antonise lands with a nice body punch.
Contreras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antonise.
Contreras throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Antonise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonise throws a hook to the side of Contreras's head but Contreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contreras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antonise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Contrerass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Contreras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Contreras throws out a powerful jab.
Alejandro Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Antonise showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Antonise has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Antonise!
Simon Antonise is the new lightweight champion!
Simon Antonise 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kangi Ojoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kangi Ojoos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kangi Ojoos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Frost!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost digs a good hook to Ojoos's body.
Frost misses with a body punch
and Ojoos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Ojoos is just out of range.
Ojoos throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ojoos gets caught napping as Frost dives in and scores a takedown. Ojoos manages to retain guard.
Frost won't allow Ojoos to sweep him here.
Frost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ojoos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ojoos is looking for a triangle here but Frost uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ojoos stops Frost from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ojoos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frost working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ojoos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Frost passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ojoos!
Ojoos can't escape the position.
Frost working for a submission but Ojoos is keeping him at bay.
Frost looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but Ojoos is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Ojoos'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.
Ojoos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ojoos is squirming around, avoiding Frost's attempts to control the action.
Frost swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ojoos is now in Frost's guard. A big mistake from Frost there, giving up the dominant position!
Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ojoos defends it easily.
Ojoos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ojoos wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ojoos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ojoos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ojoos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frost looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Frost pushes a forearm under Ojoos's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ojoos is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Frost! Isaac Frost retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Isaac Frost was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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