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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chartreuse Chamomile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chartreuse Chamomile!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamomile closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Chamomile getting side control.
Chamomile stops James from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James is trying to maintain the position but Chamomile is very close to passing his half guard.
Chamomile wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chamomile is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James keeping moving, preventing Chamomile from controlling successfully.
James trying to control the position here.
Chamomile looking to pass the guard.
James looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chamomile accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chamomile trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chamomile is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Chamomile is just out of range.
Chamomile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Chamomile shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chamomile shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Chamomile shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Jon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chartreuse Chamomile.
Chamomile looks gassed!
James jabs at Chamomile's body.
James throws a shot to the body.
James throws a shot to the body.
James is looking to wear down Chamomile with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the 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!
James scores with a hook.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamomile moves away.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James dips to his left and cracks Chamomile with an uppercut!
James lands a body shot.
James swings for the body but Chamomile moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a shot to the body.
Chamomile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James takes a swing at Chamomile's ribcage but misses.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Chamomile's head back.
James leaves Chamomile with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James lands a body shot.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chartreuse Chamomile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chamomile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Chamomile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chamomile looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chamomile's head backwards.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands with a nice body punch.
Chamomile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamomile was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Chamomile off the cage and back into rage.
James digs a good hook to Chamomile's body.
Nice body punch from James.
James punishes Chamomile's body with a nice straight punch.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chamomile doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamomile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chamomile tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chamomile shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Chamomile keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chamomile walks into a stiff left hand from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James connects with a right hand. Chamomile shakes it off.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chamomile.
Chamomile drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chamomile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chamomile on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chamomile at a distance.
Chamomile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chamomile shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to de liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
James with a nice cross.
Chamomile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James thuds his right hand into Chamomile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chamomile misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Chamomile or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chamomile can do to turn this around?
James lands a body shot.
Chamomile shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James connects with a crisp jab.
Chamomile shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chartreuse Chamomile.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
Chamomile dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Chamomile's head and hops out.
James works Chamomile's body with a nice hook.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James thuds a left hand into Chamomile's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Chamomile does a little dance to reset his feet.
James jabs at Chamomile's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamomile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Chamomile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chamomile fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James scores with a jab.
James stuns Chamomile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Chamomile shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chamomile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
Chamomile takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chamomile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chamomile shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Chamomile tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jon James is winning the standup battle so far.
Chamomile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chamomile at a distance.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chamomile at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chamomile misses with a double jab
and James counters with a left to the body.
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James digs a good body shot into Chamomile's ribs.
Chamomile on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James scores with a hook to the body. Chamomile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James stuns Chamomile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Chamomile's head.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Chamomile's head back.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamomile moves away.
Chamomile misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James cracks Chamomile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chamomile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James swings for the body but Chamomile moves out of range.
Chartreuse Chamomile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chamomile scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chamomile stands up and beckons James to his feet.
Chamomile with a poor takedown
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Chamomile. Chamomile gets slowly back to his feet.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chamomile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chamomile staying out of range there.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chamomile rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Chamomile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamomile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamomile.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chamomile.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James thuds a left hand into Chamomile's body.
Chamomile fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chamomile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chamomile shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Chamomile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamomile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James digs a good body shot into Chamomile's ribs.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James cracks Chamomile with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James scores with a jab to the body.
James scores with a body shot.
James scores with a hook to the body. Chamomile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James digs a good body shot into Chamomile's ribs.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chamomile.
Chamomile has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chamomile with a lazy takedown attempt
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James punishes Chamomile's body with a nice straight punch.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chamomile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chamomile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chamomile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chamomile misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a jab to Chamomile's midsection.
James lands a jab to Chamomile's midsection.
Chamomile with a poor takedown
and James counters with a left to the body.
Jon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chartreuse Chamomile.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chamomile backs up against the cage.
Chamomile shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Chamomile throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chamomile at a distance.
Chamomile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James thuds a left hand into Chamomile's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from James.
Chamomile on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and James duly obliges.
Chamomile throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Chamomile misses.
Chamomile throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Chamomile fails with the takedown.
James jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
James throws a combination. Chamomile tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chamomile doesn't seem bothered though.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chamomile avoids the body shot from James.
Chamomile avoids the body shot from James.
Chamomile tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chamomile shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Chamomile keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chamomile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James throws a series of strikes that have Chamomile backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Chamomile.
Chamomile takes the fight into the clinch.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chamomile tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chamomile.
James is working Chamomile over against the cage.
Chamomile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James is leaning against Chamomile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James trying to control the position but instead, Chamomile has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chamomile.
James works on Chamomile's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from James.
James wants to break free but Chamomile has control.
Chamomile breaks from the clinch.
Chamomile is looking to clinch.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James cracks Chamomile with an open hand slap.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James catches Chamomile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chamomile.
Chamomile shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands with a nice body punch.
Chartreuse Chamomile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor has chosen ac/dc- war machine as his entrance music. Joseph Bryan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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188 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Connor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor scores with a one two! Bryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Joseph Bryan has been cut.
Connor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryan on the side of the head.
Bryan misses with a takedown attempt - Connor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connor drops Bryan with a beautiful combination! Bryan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Connor is looking for the KO!
Bryan is rocked!
Connor drops Bryan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Connor follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Connor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joseph willam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Martinez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, joseph willam!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez misses the jab.
Martinez throws a low kick but it's checked well by willam.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from willam.
Martinez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck willam on the side of the head.
willam ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez is looking to chop away at willam's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
willam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Martinez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinez throws out a leg kick but willam moves out of range and Martinez only half commits.
willam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez defending against the ground and pound.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
willam staying calm.
Martinez wants to control but willam postures up.
Martinez is trying to escape the position but willam is controlling the position.
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.
willam tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
willam remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
I looks like willam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, joseph willam just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but willam moved out of range nicely.
Martinez throws a low kick, looking for willam's leg but willam calmly moves out of range.
Martinez misses the jab.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but willam slips the punch.
Martinez throws a hook but willam blocks it.
willam moves out of range of the strikes.
willam gets the takedown into side control.
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.
willam takes a little break here. Martinez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Martinez stops willam from passing to mount.
willam controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joseph willam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez motions for willam to come forward. Martinez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Julio Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Julio Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Martinez as willam shoots in.
willam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten willam somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws and low kick but willam moves out of range easily.
willam moves out of range of the leg kick from Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
willam has a takedown stuffed.
Julio Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of joseph willam.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. willam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez misses with the combination.
willam avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Martinez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez swings for the body but willam moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from willam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
willam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
willam closes the distance and clinches up with Martinez, looking for a takedown. willam pushes Martinez against the cage but Martinez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martinez swings for the body but willam moves out of range.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but willam was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. willam does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
willam closes the distance and clinches up with Martinez, looking for a takedown. willam pushes Martinez against the cage but Martinez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martinez throws a right and a left that willam avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by willam.
willam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
willam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
willam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
willam is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
willam wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez is trying to keep willam in close.
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 Julio Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
willam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
willam looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but willam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
willam dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on willam's head and hops out.
Martinez lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a hook. willam ducked under it nicely.
willam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to work over willam's front leg with a kick but willam checks it.
Martinez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. willam's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but willam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
willam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
willam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. willam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
willam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
willam shoots for a double leg takedown but Martinez sprawls well. He's pushed willam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Julio Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of joseph willam.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but willam moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez is looking to chop away at willam's legs.
Martinez throws a low kick but willam avoids it.
willam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez misses with a low kick as willam jumps back.
willam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
willam rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
willam fails to pull guard.
Martinez working hard to break the clinch.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martinez tries to pull guard but willam holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Martinez'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
willam tries to pull guard but Martinez holds him up against the cage and eventually willam drops back down to his feet.
willam jumps guard but Martinez stands there with willam around his waist. willam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Martinez misses.
willam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. willam gets slowly back to his feet.
willam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
willam avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez shoots and misses
and willam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by willam.
willam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
willam wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to joseph willam.
I think willam 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joseph willam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Von Krieger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Mo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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191 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy Von Krieger!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Krieger is looking to clinch but Mo is avoiding it.
Mo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mo looks to land a combination but Von Krieger avoids it well.
Von Krieger tries to clinch but Mo moves out of range.
Von Krieger wants to clinch.
Mo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Guy Von Krieger has been cut.
Mo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Krieger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mo shoots in and bounces Von Krieger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Von Krieger keeping full guard, as Mo tries to pass.
Von Krieger is looking to stand up but Mo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Von Krieger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mo, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Krieger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mo tries to get out of the position.
Mo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Krieger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four 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.
Mo is looking for a triangle but Von Krieger pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Mo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Von Krieger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Krieger moves into the clinch.
Von Krieger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like King Mo has been cut.
Von Krieger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Krieger cracks a nice hook into Mo's ribs.
Von Krieger thows a body shot but no joy.
Von Krieger scores with a one two! Mo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Von Krieger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mo.
Von Krieger misses with a double jab
and Mo counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Von Krieger fails to land the takedown.
Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Krieger.
Mo takes one to the chin there.
Von Krieger takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses.
Mo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Krieger moves into the clinch.
Mo trying to land knees to the body.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Krieger counters by moving into the clinch.
Von Krieger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mo or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Krieger which made him look bad.
Von Krieger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Krieger moves into range and clinches up with Mo.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Krieger tries to close the distance and clinch but Mo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Krieger stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Mo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Krieger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Krieger throws a right and a left that Mo avoids nicely.
Von Krieger wants to clinch up but Mo keeps it at a distance.
Von Krieger clinches with his opponent.
Mo has had enough of the clinch but Von Krieger keeps him there for the moment.
Von Krieger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Krieger tries to clinch up.
Mo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Krieger.
Von Krieger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Von Krieger rushes Mo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Krieger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Krieger forces Mo back against the cage and clinches.
Mo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Krieger avoids it.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Von Krieger as Mo shoots in.
Von Krieger doesn't manage to clinch there - Mo circles away.
Mo wants to clinch but Von Krieger slips to the side
and Von Krieger counters with a straight right hand.
Von Krieger drops Mo with a beautiful combination! Mo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Von Krieger is looking for the KO!
Mo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Krieger connects with a body shot.
Oh Mo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Krieger throws a good cross that connects.
Von Krieger tries to close the distance and clinch but Mo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mo seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Krieger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King Mo's cut is getting worse.
Von Krieger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Krieger clinches with his opponent.
Mo is trying to break the clinch but Von Krieger has him pressed against the cage.
Von Krieger lands a nice uppercut.
Mo is trying to break the clinch but Von Krieger is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Von Krieger.
Von Krieger lands a knee to the head.
Mo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Krieger clinches up with Mo and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Krieger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Krieger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Von Krieger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Krieger moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Krieger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Krieger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Krieger fails with the takedown
and Mo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Krieger wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mo prevents Von Krieger from standing back up.
Mo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Krieger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Krieger moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Von Krieger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Krieger as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Mo or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Krieger which made him look bad.
Mo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Krieger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von Krieger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Von Krieger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Krieger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Krieger doesn't manage to clinch there - Mo circles away.
Von Krieger is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Krieger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Krieger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Mo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Krieger pushes Mo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Krieger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King Mo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Krieger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mo swivels and escapes.
Mo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Krieger counters by clinching up.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Krieger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mo circles away from the clinch attempt.
King Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Krieger lands with a nice combination. Mo backs away looking to recover.
Von Krieger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mo rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Krieger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Krieger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mo tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Krieger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch.
Von Krieger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Krieger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King Mo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mo swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Krieger.
Von Krieger doesn't manage to clinch there - Mo circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Von Krieger there.
Von Krieger misses with a series of wild punches.
Mo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Von Krieger obliges.
Von Krieger breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Krieger clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Von Krieger.
Von Krieger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Krieger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Krieger doesn't manage to clinch there - Mo circles away.
Mo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Krieger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Krieger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mo misses.
Mo tries to keep at a distance but Von Krieger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Von Krieger manages to break the clinch.
Von Krieger is looking to clinch.
Von Krieger gets a clinch.
Von Krieger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mo up against the cage.
Von Krieger lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Von Krieger.
A knee to the head by Von Krieger.
Von Krieger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Krieger counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy Von Krieger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Krieger throws a nice looking combination but Mo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Krieger tries to clinch but Mo moves out of range.
Von Krieger moves in looking to clinch but Mo pushes him off.
Mo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Krieger counters with a left and a right that stings Mo.
Jeez, King Mo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Krieger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Krieger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Krieger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mo tries to keep at a distance but Von Krieger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Krieger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Krieger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mo.
Mo dives in and grabs Von Krieger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Krieger pushes down on Mo's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Krieger has Mo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Krieger breaks from the clinch.
Von Krieger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Von Krieger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Krieger 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Von Krieger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gio Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Vo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
140 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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26
135 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gio Jazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Vo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vo dives in and grabs Jazz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jazz pushes down on Vo's head and hops out.
Vo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Gio Jazz has been cut.
Jazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Jazz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jazz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jazz 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.
Jazz 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.
Jazz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jazz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jazz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jazz defends it easily.
Vo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jazz is aware though and is defending well.
Jazz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jazz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jazz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jazz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jazz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jazz has managed to get both his arms back between Vo's legs - danger averted.
Jazz drops back looking for a leg! Vo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vo manages to kick Jazz off! Jazz jumps back into Vo's guard.
Vo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Jazz frees his head nicely. Oh but Vo has switched to an armbar! Jazz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Vo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colin Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Boyer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concrete takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Colin Concrete has been cut.
Concrete needs to keep his hands up - Boyer had a free shot at his head there.
Concrete is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boyer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boyer with a nice cross.
Boyer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Concrete has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyer 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!
Boyer throws a nice head kick!
Concrete shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyer tries to sprawl out of it but Concrete keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Concrete has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyer.
Concrete is breathing heavily.
Boyer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Concrete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Concrete closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boyer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whack! Boyer lands a heavy head kick that drops Concrete. The ref tackles Boyer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Concrete was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bobby Boyer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kalir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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299 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seymour Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kalir!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalir sprawls well initially but Butts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Butts wants to control but Kalir is keeping him busy.
Kalir is looking to improve his position.
Kalir punching from the bottom.
Kalir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kalir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Butts working the head and body with strikes.
Kalir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butts pulls his head out easily.
Kalir wants to improve his position but Butts is controlling well.
Butts trying to pass the guard but Kalir defending well.
Butts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Butts is looking to take a break and control but Kalir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalir is looking for a sweep. Butts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts working the head and body with strikes.
Kalir looking for submissions off his back.
Butts working over Kalir with some ground and pound. Kalir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butts is nestled in close to Kalir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalir is pressing down on Butts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Butts lands a couple of digs.
Kalir trying to control the position.
Butts chips away with some ground and pound.
Butts thows a big elbow that misses.
Kalir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butts.
Butts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butts distracts Kalir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kalir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalir is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalir manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalir is keeping the position for now.
Butts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butts.
Kalir working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Butts has passed into half guard!
Butts working Kalir over with strikes.
Butts winds up and cracks Kalir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butts drops an elbow to the side of Kalir's head.
Butts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalir looking for submissions off his back.
Kalir looks gassed!
Kalir wants to get back to full guard.
Butts trying to mount his opponent but Kalir defends it.
Butts 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.
Butts working Kalir over with strikes.
Butts controlling the action here.
Butts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butts is nestled in close to Kalir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Butts.
Butts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Butts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalir actively working from the bottom here.
Kalir is pressing down on Butts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Butts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Butts stays in close to Kalir's body and controls the position.
Butts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalir wants to sweep here but Butts controlling him for the moment.
Butts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalir tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butts postures up and lands a big shot to Kalir's brow.
Butts works over Kalir with some ground and pound from guard.
Butts stopping the sweep attempt from Kalir.
Butts cracks Kalir with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Butts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Butts landing strikes.
Butts blocks the strikes from Kalir.
Kalir taking punishment in the form of punches.
Butts grinds an elbow into Kalir's temple.
Kalir takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kalir is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butts trying to control the position but Kalir is working away.
Butts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalir can do to turn this around?
Kalir sneaks back into half guard.
Butts prevents Kalir from improving his position.
Seymour Butts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalir is breathing heavily.
Butts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butts chips away with some ground and pound.
Butts postures up and lands a big shot to Kalir's brow.
Butts trying to control but Kalir is working from the bottom.
Kalir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kalir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butts is in close to Kalir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalir's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalir's head.
Kalir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butts pushes down on Kalir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butts is nestled in close to Kalir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Butts there.
Ground and pound from Butts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Butts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kalir trying to control from the bottom.
Kalir taking some punishment here, with Butts in his half guard.
Butts prevents Kalir from improving his position.
Kalir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kalir has hold of Butts's hands but Butts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts lands strikes from half guard.
Butts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kalir is still in real trouble! Can Butts finish him?
Kalir trying to control from the bottom.
Kalir seems to have recovered his senses.
Butts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Butts prevents Kalir from improving his position.
Kalir trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kalir working to try and regain half guard.
Butts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Butts working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butts landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butts looking to control and managing it successfully.
Butts postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Kalir is out cold - huge knockout for Butts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seymour Butts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by over the top. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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164 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Nagiev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hawks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawks looks to land a combination but Nagiev avoids it well.
Hawks lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Dmitry Nagiev has been cut.
Nagiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawks throws a looping overhand right but Nagiev ducks down to avoid it.
Nagiev tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagiev.
Nagiev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawks wants to slow Nagiev down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagiev.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Nagiev moves out of range as Hawks strikes.
Nagiev moves out of range as Hawks strikes.
A good leg kick by Hawks.
Nagiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawks throws a head kick that misses
and Nagiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a sloppy head kick and Hawks moves out of range easily.
Hawks throws a right hand that Nagiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagiev also avoids with ease.
Nagiev slips a jab from Hawks.
Hawks connects with a crisp jab.
Nagiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagiev.
Hawks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagiev.
Hawks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawks motions for Nagiev to come forward. Hawks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawks misses with an uppercut.
Hawks looks to throw a body kick
and Nagiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawks's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagiev scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Nagiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Nagiev thumps Hawks with a low kick.
Nagiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagiev.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
Hawks tries to score with a low kick but Nagiev moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Hawks is predictable there
and Nagiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawks throws a leg kick
and Nagiev counters with a left to the body.
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawks scores with a nice strike.
Nagiev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawks looks gassed!
Hawks throws a leg kick
and Nagiev counters with a straight right hand.
Nagiev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawks.
Hawks misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagiev. Hawks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawks throws a nice looking combination but Nagiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagiev.
Nagiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawks moves out of range of the body kick from Nagiev.
Hawks checks a low kick from Nagiev.
Nagiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagiev throws a head kick but Hawks moves out of range.
A low kick from Hawks misses
and Nagiev counters with a good, hard body kick but Hawks shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagiev blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawks blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Nagiev scores with a leg kick.
Nagiev digs a good hook to Hawks's body.
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 Dmitry Nagiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nagiev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagiev is looking to land body kicks.
Nagiev throws a push kick but Hawks slaps the foot to one side.
Hawks throws a head kick that misses
and Nagiev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nagiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawks scores with a nice right hand.
Hawks misses the shot to the body.
Nagiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawks throws a looping overhand right but Nagiev ducks down to avoid it.
Hawks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nagiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hawks counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nagiev.
Hawks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Dmitry Nagiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagiev scores with a head kick.
Hawks throws a shot from downtown. Nagiev moves away and avoids it.
Nagiev is looking to land body kicks.
Nagiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nagiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagiev throws a right and a left that Hawks avoids nicely.
Hawks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawks tries to score with a low kick but Nagiev moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks swinging wildly here.
Nagiev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hawks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick from Hawks.
Hawks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawks looks to land a left hand but Nagiev moved out of range nicely.
Nagiev is looking to chop away at Hawks's legs.
Nagiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawks throws out the jab.
Hawks throws a head kick that misses.
Nagiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawks.
Hawks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagiev momentarily.
Hawks misses with a combination
and Nagiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawks is breathing heavily.
Hawks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nagiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Hawks misses its intended target.
Nagiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagiev throws a body punch but Hawks moves out of range.
Nagiev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawks just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagiev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawks blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Hawks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagiev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nagiev is out of range.
Nagiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawks throws a body punch but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev connects with a high kick.
Hawks dodges the punch combination from Nagiev.
Hawks looks to land a right hand but Nagiev moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nagiev'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.
Nagiev throws a sloppy head kick and Hawks moves out of range easily.
Nagiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dmitry Nagiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagiev.
Hawks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nagiev misses with a kick to the body.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagiev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick by Hawks misses
and Nagiev counters with a body kick.
Nagiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawks misses with a kick to the body.
Nagiev moves out of range as Hawks throws a body kick.
Hawks throws an overhand right that lands on Nagiev's shoulder, as Nagiev tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hawks.
Hawks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawks blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
A head kick misses from Nagiev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagiev. That's going to slow Hawks down.
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Nagiev lands but Hawks takes it in his stride.
Nagiev connects with a high kick.
Hawks is looking to land body kicks.
Hawks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawks lands a jab to the head.
Nagiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Hawks.
Nagiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nagiev walks into a jab.
Hawks misses the shot to the body.
Nagiev is looking to wear down Hawks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Nagiev.
Hawks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks avoids the head kick by Nagiev.
Nagiev dodges the punch combination from Hawks.
Hawks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagiev slips a jab from Hawks.
Hawks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nagiev.
Hawks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagiev. Nagiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawks throws a wild body kick that Nagiev sees coming a mile off.
Hawks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagiev, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Hawks.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagiev.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Hawks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagiev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawks misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawks throws a leg kick
and Nagiev counters with a solid body kick.
Nagiev is looking to land body kicks.
Nagiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nagiev's cut.
That's time! Nagiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Hawks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagiev is able to avoid easily.
Hawks avoids the head kick by Nagiev.
Hawks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagiev's head backwards.
Nagiev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawks throws out a leg kick but Nagiev moves out of range and Hawks only half commits.
Hawks throws a lazy head kick
and Nagiev counters with a nice body kick.
Nagiev blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawks misses with a low kick.
Hawks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagiev.
Nagiev wants to land a leg kick but Hawks is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nagiev.
Hawks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagiev is able to avoid easily.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Hawks is predictable there
and Nagiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hawks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagiev pushes Hawks away with a front kick.
Nagiev throws a low kick, looking for Hawks's leg but Hawks calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hawks there.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
enabling Hawks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagiev misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev looks to land a body kick but Hawks moved away.
Hawks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagiev has time to react.
Hawks misses with a leg kick
and Nagiev counters with a low kick, right behind Hawks 's knee.
Hawks swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Hawks avoids the head kick by Nagiev.
Nagiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawks misses with a kick to the body.
Nagiev throws a nice head kick!
Hawks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nagiev moves forwards but Hawks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawks blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
A head kick by Hawks misses
and Nagiev counters with a nice body kick.
Hawks cracks the inside of Nagiev's front leg.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses
and Hawks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hawks misses with a few strikes there.
Nagiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagiev throws a wild body kick that Hawks sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawks throws a head kick but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagiev scores with a jab to the body.
Nagiev tries to score with a low kick but Hawks moves his leg out of the way.
Hawks misses the shot to the body.
Hawks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
Hawks throws a leg kick
and Nagiev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawks really felt that one!
Hawks misses with a two punch combination.
Hawks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hawks misses with a hook to the body
and Nagiev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hawks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Nagiev had his way with Lincoln Hawks in that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nagiev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A head kick from Nagiev lands but Hawks takes it in his stride.
Hawks throws a series of punches but Nagiev moves out of range.
Nagiev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nagiev checks a low kick from Hawks.
Nagiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawks's sensitive parts.
Nagiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawks thows a body shot but no joy.
Nagiev lands a head kick. Hawks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hawks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagiev - the referee stops the clock and Hawks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagiev. Hawks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagiev checks a leg kick.
Nagiev looks to throw a body kick
enabling Hawks to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a leg kick which misses Hawks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawks tries to avoid it.
Nagiev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nagiev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hawks if he has to take too many more of those.
Nagiev looks to land a body kick but Hawks moved away.
Hawks throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawks lands with a good body shot.
Nagiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagiev's calf.
Hawks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagiev, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Nagiev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagiev misses with a few strikes there.
Nagiev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawks.
Hawks looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagiev is just out of range.
Nagiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagiev slips under a jab from Hawks.
Hawks fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagiev pushes Hawks away with a front kick.
Nagiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawks throws a nice looking combination but Nagiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawks takes a step back to recover.
Nagiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagiev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawks will feel that in the morning.
Nagiev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawks takes a step back to recover.
Nagiev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nagiev throws a leg kick which misses Hawks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawks tries to avoid it.
Dmitry Nagiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagiev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawks throws a lazy body kick
and Nagiev counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagiev. That's going to slow Hawks down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagiev scores with a kick to the body.
Hawks avoids the head kick by Nagiev.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Hawks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawks down.
Lincoln Hawks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawks misses with a double jab
and Nagiev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nagiev throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagiev scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawks blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Nagiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagiev 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Nagiev!
Dmitry Nagiev retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ironman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedric Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felipe Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a hook but Cigano blocks it.
Cigano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cigano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cigano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cigano dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Steele scores with the left hand. Cigano knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of Cigano's head.
Steele throws a hook but Cigano avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cigano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cigano throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cigano tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
A punch combination from Cigano misses.
Steele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
Steele throws the left hand but Cigano avoids the punch easily.
Cigano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cigano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cigano backwards.
Cigano can't break the clinch.
A short right from Steele.
Cigano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele blocks the elbow strike.
Cigano can't break the clinch.
Cigano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cigano can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Cigano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cigano working hard to break the clinch.
Cigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cigano looks gassed!
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele lands a body punch.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele pushes Cigano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele pushes Cigano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cigano blocks an uppercut.
Cigano tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
Steele is leaning against Cigano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Cigano's ribcage. Cigano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Cigano.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Cigano is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cigano.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Steele.
Cigano tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
Cigano blocking some punches.
Steele cracks Cigano with a nice body shot.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cigano backwards.
Cigano takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Cigano backwards.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ciganos head.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Cigano backwards.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Cigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Cigano working hard to break the clinch.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cigano is trying to break free.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Cigano backwards.
Steele lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Cigano working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Cigano backwards.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Cigano.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Cigano's head.
Steele keeps control of Cigano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Cigano is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Cigano tries to break the clinch but Steele is controlling the position.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele prevents Cigano from breaking the clinch.
Steele cracks Cigano with a nice body shot.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele sizes up Cigano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cigano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cigano at a distance.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Steele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cigano.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steele!
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele stuns Cigano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cigano tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Cigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Cigano moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Cigano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cigano.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Cigano is breathing heavily.
Steele throws a hook but Cigano blocks it.
Steele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cigano.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cigano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele lands with a cross.
Cigano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cigano swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele looks to land a combination but Cigano avoids it well.
Steele connects with a single shot there.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cigano.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cigano at a distance.
Steele scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele throws a one two combo.
A jab lands there for Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A right-left combo lands from Cigano.
Cigano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cigano fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cedric Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cigano.
Cigano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cigano blocks a jab.
Cigano slips a jab from Steele.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Cigano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Cigano moves away and avoids it.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Steele.
Steele lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cigano.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
No joy there for Cigano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele tests Cigano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Cigano misses with a hook.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cigano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cigano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cigano tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Cigano misses with a straight right.
Cigano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Cigano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Steele.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele throws a jab when Cigano was well out of range.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Cigano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
Cigano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cigano thinking.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cigano can do to turn this around?
Cigano tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steele scores with a one two! Cigano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A cross from Cigano lands.
Cigano walks into a jab.
Steele swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Steele dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cigano takes one to the chin there.
Cigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cigano throws a head kick that misses.
Cigano slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Cigano ducks down to avoid it.
Cigano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Steele - just one landing.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele throws a jab when Cigano was well out of range.
Cigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Cigano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele lands with a straight right. Cigano didn't see that one coming.
Cigano ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Cigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cigano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele avoids the head kick by Cigano.
Steele shoots in but Cigano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cedric Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele digs a good body shot into Cigano's ribs.
Cigano tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cigano manages to avoid it.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cigano.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele lands a nice hook to Cigano's body. Cigano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steele blocks a jab.
A big right from Cigano misses.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Cigano.
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.
Cigano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cigano moves away.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cigano.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Cigano.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Cigano needs to keep his hands up - Steele had a free shot at his head there.
Cigano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cigano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cigano takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Cigano.
A combination from Cigano does no damage.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele dips to his left and cracks Cigano with an uppercut!
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cigano circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steele.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Cigano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steele lands with a right hand.
Steele digs a good body shot into Cigano's ribs.
Cigano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Felipe Cigano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
Cigano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Cigano.
Steele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cigano tries to avoid it but Steele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cigano to the ground. Cigano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cigano throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Cigano.
Steele sizes up Cigano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Steele.
Cigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cigano.
Cigano thows a body shot but no joy.
Cigano walks into a left hand.
Cigano takes one to the chin there.
Cigano misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Cigano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Steele lands a right hook to the body.
Cigano thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele works the jab nicely.
Cigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Steele clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steele throws a jab when Cigano was well out of range.
Steele slips a straight right by Cigano.
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Cigano sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
A big left from Steele misses.
Cigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele scores with a nice strike.
Steele misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cigano backs up against the cage.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cigano.
Cigano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cigano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele slips a jab from Cigano.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Cigano blocks a jab.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Cigano slips the punch.
Cigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Cigano scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cigano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cigano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steele scores with a jab. Cigano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cigano tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cigano looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Cigano avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele lands with a nice combination. Cigano backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cigano tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Steele.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cigano staying out of range there.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Cigano moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Cigano blocks a head kick by Steele.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele moves out of range as Cigano strikes.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cigano.
Cigano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steele.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steele!
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano misses with a looping left.
Cigano slips a straight right by Steele.
Cigano walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Cigano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele moves out of range as Cigano strikes.
Steele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cigano.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele with a hook.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
Steele slips under a jab from Cigano.
Cigano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Cigano moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Steele.
Cigano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cigano throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cigano.
Jab from Steele.
Cigano throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Steele.
Cigano defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Steele. That snapped Cigano's head back.
Steele connects with a crisp jab.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele lands a nice shot that snaps Cigano's head back.
Cigano slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steele.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Cigano is out of range.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Cigano seems unphased.
Cigano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of Cigano's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Steele had his way with Felipe Cigano in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Cigano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele avoids the body shot from Cigano.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Cigano moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Cigano misses.
Cigano ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Donk. Steele catches Cigano right on the button with a cross.
Cigano blocks a jab.
Cigano ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Cigano defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Cigano throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Steele both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cigano works over Steele's head and body with a nice combination.
Steele lands a jab to the nose.
Cigano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cigano doesn't manage to clinch there - Steele circles away.
Cigano dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Cigano misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Cigano.
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cigano defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Cigano slips under a jab from Steele.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
Steele jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
A shot to de liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Cigano.
Steele lands a head shot.
Cigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cigano moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cigano misses with a wild body shot.
Cigano slips a straight right by Steele.
Cigano throws a combination that misses
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Cigano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele throws a hook but Cigano avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Steele lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Cigano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cigano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cigano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.
Cigano leaves Steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cigano ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Cigano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Steele moves out of range as Cigano strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Steele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cigano slips a straight right by Steele.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cigano loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Cigano.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Steele misses.
Cigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
A jab from Steele misses.
Cedric Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele cracks Cigano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Cigano saw that one coming.
Cigano tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cigano thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Cigano misses with a jab to the body
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Cigano throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cigano blocks a head kick by Steele.
Cigano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele moves away from the strike by Cigano.
Steele misses the jab.
Cigano looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cigano moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Felipe Cigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele avoids the body shot from Cigano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Steele!
Cedric Steele retains his featherweight title!
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