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USFC 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arse Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arse Face has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Great Bloodsport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arse Face!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face shoots in and drives through. Bloodsport sprawls well.
Bloodsport throwing a counter right hand but Face manages to avoid it.
Face defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bloodsport.
Face shapes to counter with a head kick.
Face fails with a takedown attempt.
Face slaps away a takedown attempt from Bloodsport, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Face tries to clinch but Bloodsport moves out of range.
Bloodsport tries to counter by clinching up but Face breaks away and moves out of range.
Bloodsport rushes Face and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Face is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport tries to score a body lock takedown but Face shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bloodsport is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Face is defending well.
Bloodsport looking for a takedown.
Face is trying to pull guard but Bloodsport turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bloodsport breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown attempt - Face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Face changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Face dives in and grabs Bloodsport's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bloodsport pushes down on Face's head and hops out.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bloodsport goes for a double leg but Face avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Face continues to drive forward.
Bloodsport closes the distance and clinches.
Face tries to pull guard but Bloodsport won't allow it.
Bloodsport drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Face gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bloodsport gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bloodsport thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Face is looking to control Bloodsport's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Face avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face is trying to escape back to his feet but Bloodsport uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bloodsport staying calm.
Bloodsport decides to stand back up. Bloodsport steps back and let's Face get back to his feet.
Bloodsport clinches with his opponent.
Face tries to pull guard but Bloodsport won't allow it.
Bloodsport is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Face gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face stalling in the clinch but Bloodsport improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport is working for takedown but Face is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bloodsport drops down looking for an ankle pick but Face pulls his leg out and moves away.
Face tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloodsport defends well and Face ends up having to push Bloodsport into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bloodsport drops down looking for a counter takedown but Face sprawls and moves away.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloodsport shoots in but no luck this time.
Face moves in looking to clinch but Bloodsport pushes him off.
Bloodsport is trying hard to land a takedown here. Face sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloodsport gets a clinch.
Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodsport breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloodsport throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Face's waist but Face gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bloodsport off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face is looking to clinch.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloodsport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Face.
Face defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bloodsport.
Face fails with the takedown
and Bloodsport counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Face gets underhooks to prevent Bloodsport's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodsport escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face shoots and misses
and Bloodsport counters by moving into the clinch.
Bloodsport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Bloodsport dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Face tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodsport takes the fight into the clinch.
Face wants to break free but Bloodsport has control.
Bloodsport lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bloodsport looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Face with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bloodsport is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Face is trying to get back to full guard.
Face trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport breaks from Face's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bloodsport controlling the pace for now.
Bloodsport postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Face looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Face is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Bloodsport connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bloodsport putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bloodsport is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Face can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bloodsport landing strikes from the mount.
Bloodsport landing strikes from the mount.
Face is rocked!
Bloodsport softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Face is out cold! Bloodsport jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Great Bloodsport!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Paruweczka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danyalez Selby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danyalez Selby is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarek Paruweczka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danyalez Selby!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paruweczka.
A countering left hand to the body from Selby misses.
Nice sprawl there from Selby as Paruweczka shoots in.
Selby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paruweczka defends it well.
Paruweczka darts in looking for a takedown but Selby gets double underhooks and turns Paruweczka into the cage.
Selby is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Paruweczka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paruweczka throws a sloppy head kick and Selby moves out of range easily.
Selby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Selby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paruweczka is fending him off so far but Selby persists. Nope, Paruweczka circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paruweczka or perhaps it was just good defense by Selby, which made it look bad.
Paruweczka tries to clinch up
and Selby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selby wants to clinch up but Paruweczka keeps it at a distance.
Paruweczka darts in looking for a takedown but Selby gets double underhooks and turns Paruweczka into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paruweczka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Selby sprawls well. Selby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paruweczka gets slowly back to his feet.
Selby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paruweczka circles away.
Paruweczka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Paruweczka backs off Selby throws a huge counter combo but Paruweczka manages to avoid it all.
Selby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Selby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paruweczka is just riding it out for now. Selby eventually gives up the hold.
Paruweczka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selby uses his free foot to push down on Paruweczka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paruweczka.
Paruweczka is trying desperately to improve position.
Paruweczka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Selby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paruweczka is looking to escape.
Paruweczka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Selby is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Paruweczka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paruweczka shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paruweczka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Paruweczka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Selby avoids the attempt from Paruweczka to control.
Selby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paruweczka hang on?
Selby landing punches.
Paruweczka tries to reverse the position but Selby maintains control.
Selby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Paruweczka is breathing heavily.
Selby tries to control but Paruweczka wriggling away.
Selby controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selby is working for a guillotine from mount but Paruweczka frees his head quite easily.
Selby jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paruweczka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paruweczka parries the strikes from Selby easily there. Selby is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paruweczka to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Selby has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Paruweczka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Selby yanks on the arm and Paruweczka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Selby.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danyalez Selby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stones!
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, Jeff Marks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks missing with a left hand there. Stones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marks! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stones is defended easily by Marks.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marks.
Marks lands the left hand.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Stones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks throws an overhand right that drops Stones like a sack of potatoes! Marks dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Marks!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Texas Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bible Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bible Basher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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159 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Texas Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bible Basher!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goon works over Basher's head and body with a nice combination.
Basher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goon's sensitive parts.
Basher doesn't manage to clinch there - Goon circles away.
Goon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goon's calf.
Goon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Basher.
Basher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Basher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Basher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Goon missing with a left hand there. Basher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goon backing away here, and Basher unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Basher thows a leg kick but Goon checks it
and Goon counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Basher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher thumps Goon with a low kick.
Basher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Basher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goon.
Basher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Basher wants to land a leg kick but Goon is out of range.
Goon is looking for a counter combo.
Goon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Basher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Basher, right into the meat.
Basher throws a leg kick
and Goon counters with a straight right hand.
Basher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Basher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Goon misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goon blocks a head kick by Basher.
Basher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goon throws a hook to the side of Basher's head but Basher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Basher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Basher.
Goon throws a lazy uppercut
and Basher counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Basher.
Bible Basher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Basher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goon's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Basher connects with a solid leg kick.
Goon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Basher connects with a leg kick. Goon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Basher can pounce on him.
Basher looks to land a body kick but Goon moved away.
Basher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basher.
Basher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Basher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Basher misses
and Goon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basher motions for Goon to come forward. Basher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Basher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Basher is looking to slow Goon down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Basher.
Basher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goon misses with a hook. Basher ducked under it nicely.
Basher flicks out a counter leg kick but Goon steps away.
Basher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Basher throws a body kick that misses
and Goon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Basher.
Goon throws the left hand but Basher avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bible Basher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basher manages to avoid it.
Basher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goon is out of range and Basher settles back down.
Goon misses the jab.
Basher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Basher lands with a nice body kick.
Basher tries to clinch there but Goon circles away.
Basher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Goon misses the target.
Basher is looking to slow Goon down with leg kicks.
Basher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Basher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Basher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goon throws out a loose jab but Basher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goon keeps control of Basher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Basher breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Basher, right into the meat.
Goon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Basher throws a nice head kick!
Basher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goon. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Basher.
Basher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goon's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Basher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goon throws a body punch but Basher moves out of range.
Basher misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Basher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Basher is looking to slow Goon down with leg kicks.
Basher feints and then cracks Goon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goon down.
Basher scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon digs a good body shot into Basher's ribs.
Basher throws a low kick but Goon moves out of range easily.
Basher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Basher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Goon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Basher.
Bible Basher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Basher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goon throws a hook but Basher blocks it.
Basher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Basher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goon.
Goon throws a lazy uppercut
and Basher counters with a solid body kick.
Goon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Basher can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basher ducks under a wild hook from Goon.
Basher flicks out a counter leg kick but Goon steps away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Basher. Goon shrugs it off though.
Goon tests Basher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Basher tenderised Goon's leg. Goon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Basher.
Basher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Basher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bible Basher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Basher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basher.
Basher connects with a leg kick. Goon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basher wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Goon blocks the leg kick.
Basher throws a head kick that misses
and Goon counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Basher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Basher is looking to land body kicks.
Basher is looking to slow Goon down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Basher moves into the clinch.
Goon can't break the clinch.
Basher tries to stall but Goon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Basher breaks the clinch.
Goon throws a big shot that misses.
Basher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Goon misses the target.
Basher misses with a leg kick
and Goon counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Basher.
Basher throws a leg kick
and Goon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Basher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Basher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Basher misses with a low kick as Goon jumps back.
Goon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Basher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goon throws a hook to the side of Basher's head but Basher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Basher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Basher.
Basher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goon checks a leg kick.
Goon throwing a counter right hand but Basher manages to avoid it.
Basher throws a leg kick
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Basher.
Basher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goon throwing a counter right hand but Basher manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Basher.
A leg kick checked by Goon.
Basher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basher lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Basher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goon. That did some damage!
Basher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basher throws a leg kick but Goon checks it.
Basher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Goon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Basher.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Basher, right into the meat.
Goon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basher feints and then cracks Goon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goon down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bible Basher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Basher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bible Basher!
Our winner, Bible Basher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Zal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Zal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Gene!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene slaps away a takedown attempt from Zal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zal.
Gene wants to counter with a clinch but Zal pushes him away.
Nice uppercut lands for Gene. That snapped Zal's head back.
Gene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gene cracks Zal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gene but Gene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zal circles away.
Zal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gene counters by clinching up.
Gene drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Zal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gene.
Zal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gene stops a takedown attempt from Zal.
Zal is trying to force a seperation but Gene has the dominant position.
Zal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gene prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gene on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gene lands with a short shot to the head.
Gene looking to throw knees to the head but Zal is blocking nicely.
Zal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gene has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gene.
Gene landing knees to the body.
Gene lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zal misses with an elbow over the top.
Zal scores with a shoulder strike.
Zal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gene throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zal blocks it with crossed arms.
Gene prevents Zal from breaking the clinch.
Gene is pushing Zal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gene changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zal misses with a double jab.
Zal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gene moves away.
Gene thinks about the counter body kick.
Gene takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zal scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zal throws a looping overhand right but Gene ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gene gets a clinch.
Gene tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zal looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Gene will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zal looks to throw the jab but Gene is out of range.
Gene steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zal.
Zal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gene.
Gene throws a counter combo.
Gene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gene tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zal throws an overhand right that lands on Gene's shoulder, as Gene tries to avoid the shot.
Zal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gene.
Zal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gene moves away.
Nick Zal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gene leaves Zal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zal misses with a shot to the body
and Gene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zal. Gene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gene tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Zal coming out on top.
Zal misses with a combination
and Gene counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gene preventing the sweep.
Gene cracks Zal with a solid left hand.
Gene landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gene.
Gene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zal tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zal's head.
Gene trying to control the position from guard on top but Zal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gene stands up over Zal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zal is looking to stand up but Gene isn't so interested in that idea.
Zal is looking to stand back up but Gene counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zal.
Gene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gene lands with a punch from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gene working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zal taking some punishment here, with Gene in his half guard.
Zal has hold of Gene's hands but Gene slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gene 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.
Gene 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.
Zal has his hands clasped together around Gene's back. He's all about the action.
Zal looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene winds up and cracks Zal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gene lands with a punch from half guard.
Gene missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zal pushes Gene off looking to stand but Gene dives back in and keeps control.
Zal taking some punishment here, with Gene in his half guard.
Zal wants to get back to his feet.
Gene scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zal is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gene is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gene looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gene jabs Zal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zal throws a lazy right hand but Gene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gene bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gene.
Zal sets himself, and Gene steps forward looking for the clinch! Zal avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zal scores with a jab to the head.
Zal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gene wants to counter the offense by Zal and move into the clinch position.
Gene moves away from the strike by Zal.
Gene takes a swing at Zal's ribcage but misses.
Zal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zal swats away the attempt to clinch by Gene.
Zal lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zal misses with a body shot.
Zal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gene.
Zal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zal's guard.
Gene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zal wants to hit a switch here but Gene passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zal there!
Zal is in a horrible position here. Gene smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zal working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Zal is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Gene!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxx Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maclemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxx Elorde!
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, Marcus Maclemore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maclemore ducks under a wild hook from Elorde.
A punch combination from Maclemore misses.
Elorde has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Elorde cracks Maclemore with an open hand slap.
Maclemore misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Maclemore misses.
Elorde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elorde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elorde throws a hook to the side of Maclemore's head but Maclemore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elorde defending well as Maclemore loads up on a big left hand.
Maclemore connects with a body shot.
Elorde lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elorde moves out of range as Maclemore strikes.
Elorde lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maclemore scores with a jab.
Elorde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maclemore.
Elorde lands with a good body shot.
Elorde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maclemore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maclemore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maclemore works Elorde's body with a nice hook.
Elorde throws a right and a left that Maclemore avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Elorde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elorde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Maclemore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elorde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marcus Maclemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Elorde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maclemore doesn't seem phased though.
Maclemore dodges the punch combination from Elorde.
Some wild striking there from Elorde.
Maclemore closes the distance and clinches.
Maclemore tries to work over Elorde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maclemore breaks the clinch.
Elorde lands with a shot to the body.
Elorde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elorde throws a hook but Maclemore blocks it.
Elorde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Maclemore.
Maclemore looks winded!
Elorde cracks Maclemore with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maclemore looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Elorde finish him?
Elorde circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Maclemore to the canvas! Maclemore doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Elorde keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxx Elorde!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stallone clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Stallone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stallone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrews is trying to pull guard but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.
Stallone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Stallone.
Stallone effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stallone for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone prevents Andrews from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stallone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stallone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallone keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Andrews scores with a three punch combo!
Stallone misses with a straight right.
Stallone closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrews.
Andrews goes for a takedown attempt but Stallone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stallone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stallone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
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!
Andrews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stallone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Stallone tries to counter by clinching up but Andrews breaks away and moves out of range.
Stallone shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrews throws a counter combo.
Andrews gets caught napping as Stallone dives in and scores a takedown. Andrews manages to retain guard.
Andrews is working an open guard so Stallone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews rushes Stallone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews is working for takedown but Stallone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sly Stallone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Andrews.
Stallone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrews's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stallone.
Stallone keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews letting Stallone take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews tries to break free but Stallone pushes him back against the cage.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stallone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Stallone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stallone.
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 Sly Stallone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stallone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stallone rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Andrews swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews is trying to push Stallone away but Stallone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrews has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stallone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrews can turn it around.
Stallone prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrews wants a takedown.
Andrews is trying to push Stallone away but Stallone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrews can't break the clinch.
Andrews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stallone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stallone blocks an uppercut.
Stallone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrews's efforts to push away.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Stallone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Stallone keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Stallone keeps him there for the moment.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Andrews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stallone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stallone throws a head punch that misses.
Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Stallone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andrews slaps away a takedown attempt from Stallone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stallone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stallone somewhat.
Vince Andrews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Stallone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Stallone on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sly Stallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stallone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but Stallone persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews drops Stallone with a beautiful combination! Stallone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andrews is looking for the KO!
Stallone is rocked!
Andrews throws a series of punches but Stallone avoids them all with ease.
Oh Stallone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stallone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stallone seems to have got his legs back now.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stallone got wobbled bad by a big combination! Andrews presses forward with punches and knees until Stallone stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stallone closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Andrews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Ignashevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Jone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yury Ignashevich's chin.
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25
265 lbs
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26
270 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Jone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yury Ignashevich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignashevich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignashevich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignashevich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ignashevich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jone as he jumps to the side.
Ignashevich looks to clinch
and Jone counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignashevich lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Willie Jone has been cut.
Jone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ignashevich goes for a double leg but Jone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jone continues to drive forward.
Jone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Willie Jone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Ignashevich.
Ignashevich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jone counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignashevich clinches up with Jone and pushes him back against the cage.
Jone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Jone to work.
Jone manages to break the clinch.
Ignashevich ducks under a wild hook from Jone.
Willie Jone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashevich clinches up with Jone and pushes him back against the cage.
Jone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jone is trying to break the clinch but Ignashevich has him pressed against the cage.
Ignashevich keeps control of Jone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jone wants to break free but Ignashevich has control.
Jone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ignashevich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ignashevich breaks from the clinch.
Yury Ignashevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignashevich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ignashevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jone throws a hook but Ignashevich avoids it easily.
Ignashevich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jone tries to avoid it but Ignashevich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jone to the ground. Jone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ignashevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashevich slips a straight right by Jone.
Ignashevich tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ignashevich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ignashevich fails with the takedown
and Jone counters with a left to the body.
Ignashevich looks winded!
Ignashevich tries to clinch but Jone moves away
and Jone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ignashevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Jone with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jone.
Ignashevich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignashevich tries to clinch up
and Jone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone cracks Ignashevich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ignashevich misses with a takedown
and Jone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Jone.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ignashevich or perhaps it was just good defense by Jone, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Jone - just one landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jone!
Ignashevich scores with a one two! Jone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ignashevich misses with a takedown attempt
and Jone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignashevich thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignashevich misses with a takedown attempt
and Jone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jone throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Jone.
Jone throws out a powerful jab.
Ignashevich misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jone to counter with a crisp jab.
Jone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ignashevich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ignashevich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignashevich tries to clinch up
and Jone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Jone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willie Jone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ignashevich.
Jone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ignashevich fails with the takedown
and Ignashevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willie Jone is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Jone.
Jone misses with a straight right.
Ignashevich has his takedown stuffed
and Ignashevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willie Jone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Ignashevich.
Jone throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignashevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jone rushes Ignashevich with punches - Ignashevich moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ignashevich goes down! Jone follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Jone!
Willie Jone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Jeremiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psycho Chris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Chris!
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, Walter Jeremiah!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremiah connects with a nice looking jab.
Chris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jeremiah counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeremiah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chris throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Chris misses.
Jeremiah avoids the body shot from Chris.
A nice combination there by Jeremiah.
Jeremiah fails to land with a series of punches.
Jeremiah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jeremiah.
Chris throws the left hand but Jeremiah avoids the punch easily.
Chris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremiah misses with a straight right.
Jeremiah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chris lands the left hand.
Chris slips a straight right by Jeremiah.
Chris misses with an uppercut. Jeremiah saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeremiah misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremiah scores with a one two! Chris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jeremiah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chris clinches.
Chris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeremiah has Chris pressed against the cage.
Jeremiah has a couple of punches blocked by Chris.
Chris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeremiah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chris backwards.
Jeremiah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chris throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeremiah.
Chris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Chris fails to land.
Chris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeremiah being controlled against the cage.
Jeremiah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chris backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chris misses with the head strike.
Jeremiah wants to stall.
Chris has Jeremiah pressed against the cage, preventing Jeremiah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeremiah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chris is keeping busy.
Chris prevents a body shot from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah manages to break the clinch.
Chris misses with a double jab.
Jeremiah moves forwards but Chris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeremiah jabs Chris right on the nose. Chris blinks but takes it well.
Jeremiah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jeremiah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chris throws out the jab.
Chris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeremiah drops his hands momentarily and Chris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jeremiah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chris loads up on a big right hand but Jeremiah slips the punch.
Chris misses with a wild body shot.
Chris rushes Jeremiah and presses him up against the cage.
Chris cracks Jeremiah with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jeremiah wants to stall.
Chris prevents a body shot from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah is trying to push Chris away but Chris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chris misses with the head strike.
Jeremiah blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jeremiah backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah tries to break the clinch but Chris is controlling the position.
Chris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chris has Jeremiah pressed against the cage.
Chris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremiah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chris prevents a body shot from Jeremiah.
Chris scores with a hook to the body.
Jeremiah looks winded!
A short right from Chris.
Jeremiah wants to break free but Chris has control.
Chris throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeremiah.
Chris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jeremiah takes a shot to the head.
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 Psycho Chris will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremiah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Chris misses.
Chris takes one on the button.
Chris throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeremiah counters with a left and a right that stings Chris.
Chris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeremiah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chris scrambles back to his feet.
Chris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeremiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chris throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeremiah counters with a nice body shot.
Chris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chris takes one on the button.
Chris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jeremiah at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walter Jeremiah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeremiah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeremiah throws out a counter right but Chris avoids it with no problem.
Jeremiah slips a straight right by Chris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris throws a body punch but Jeremiah moves out of range.
Chris connects with a right hand. Jeremiah shakes it off.
Jeremiah drops his hands momentarily and Chris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeremiah throws a hook but Chris avoids it easily.
Walter Jeremiah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chris slips a straight right by Jeremiah.
As Jeremiah looks to move away, Chris throws a big counter combo bu Jeremiah just gets out of the way.
Jeremiah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeremiah motions for Chris to come forward. Jeremiah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremiah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chris throws an overhand right that lands on Jeremiah's shoulder, as Jeremiah tries to avoid the shot.
Chris closes the distance and clinches.
Chris stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chris lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris lands a nice uppercut.
Jeremiah is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremiah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chris or not.
Jeremiah is still on wobbly legs! Can Chris finish him?
Jeremiah looking to stall.
Jeremiah seems to have recovered his senses.
Jeremiah tries a body shot but Chris blocks it.
Chris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeremiah backwards.
Jeremiah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chris has Jeremiah pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chris presses Jeremiah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jeremiah is trying to break the clinch but Chris has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chris.
A shot in the inside from Chris.
Chris has Jeremiah pressed against the cage, preventing Jeremiah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chris tries to work over Jeremiah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chris lands with a left to the head.
Jeremiah throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah has Chris pushed against the cage.
Chris lands with a right to the head.
Chris throws a big uppercut that drops Jeremiah! More strikes from Chris and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jeremiah lies dazed against the cage as Chris celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psycho Chris!
An out of breath Psycho Chris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by McFadden and Whitehead - Ain't no stopping us now. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Guy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Martinez attempts a counter takedown but Guy avoids it well and moves away.
Guy takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Guy sprawls and moves away.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guy as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez tries to counter with a takedown but Guy is quick to defend against it.
Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinez feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Martinez.
Guy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guy wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Martinez working over Guy with some ground and pound. Guy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martinez is nestled in close to Guy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Guy is trying to control but can't.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Martinez prevents Guy from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working the head and body with strikes.
Guy has hold of Martinez's hands but Martinez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martinez working over Guy with some ground and pound. Guy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martinez 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.
Guy is rocked!
Guy is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Martinez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez lands strikes from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Javier Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Guy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
Guy jabs at Martinez's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a nice strike.
Martinez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Guy.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Guy enables Martinez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez works over Guy with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martinez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martinez landing strikes from the mount and Guy is in trouble!
Martinez cracks Guy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martinez landing strikes from the mount.
Guy is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Guy goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Martinez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Javier Martinez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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