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SPNY 237:Antunes - Semerkhet 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zin Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zin Foe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chisulo Kalagho!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalagho's waist but Kalagho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foe off to one side.
Zin Foe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foe shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalagho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalagho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalagho is looking to stand up but Foe won't let him.
Foe can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalagho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalagho lands a nice short elbow.
Kalagho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalagho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Foe controls his leg.
Foe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe taking some punishment here, with Kalagho in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalagho not doing much here.
Kalagho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Foe looking for submissions off his back.
Kalagho controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Kalagho there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho slips a nice elbow through Foe's hands, connecting with Foe's forehead.
Kalagho moves into full mount! Foe won't be happy about that!
Kalagho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalagho working the ground and pound effectively.
Kalagho working the ground and pound effectively.
Kalagho looking to secure an arm triangle but Foe defends it well.
Foe really wants to buck Kalagho off and get back to his feet.
Foe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kalagho working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kalagho raining down hammerfists from mount.
Foe is looking to improve his position but Kalagho isn't that keen on the idea.
Kalagho working Foe over with strikes here.
Kalagho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Foe is bucking up trying to escape but Kalagho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Foe is rocked!
Kalagho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Foe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kalagho! Foe is hurt baaadly! Kalagho is firing away with more strikes - Foe is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chisulo Kalagho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Molina!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina fails to land the takedown.
Molina tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bryant defends well and Molina ends up having to push Bryant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bryant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant lands the left hand.
Molina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Molina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jeffrey Molina has been cut.
Desean Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Molina.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant dips to his left and cracks Molina with an uppercut!
Molina slips a jab from Bryant.
Molina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Molina is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bryant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Bryant tries to escape but Molina is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina trying to control the position but Bryant is working away.
Molina landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molina wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy.
Molina is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bryant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Molina has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Molina is trying to get an arm triangle but Bryant is defending well.
Bryant trying to remain calm as Molina controls from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Molina.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
Bryant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Molina darts in looking for a takedown but Bryant gets double underhooks and turns Molina into the cage.
Bryant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Molina sprawls and moves away.
Molina throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bryant was covering up waiting for the punch and Molina finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molina is looking to stand up but Bryant isn't so interested in that idea.
Molina wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Molina keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands a couple of digs.
Molina working a defensive guard but Bryant manages to pass into side control anyway.
Molina tries to improve position but can't.
Molina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Molina is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bryant off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina gets his hands free as Bryant looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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 Desean Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Molina's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Molina with a poor takedown
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Molina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Molina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Molina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Molina is rocked!
Jeffrey Molina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Molina somewhat.
Bryant attempts a counter takedown but Molina avoids it well and moves away.
Desean Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Molina.
BOOM! Bryant lands a beautiful left hook that drops Molina. Molina tries to recover but Bryant is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Molina lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desean Bryant!
The defeated Jeffrey Molina had this to say: 'Fuck that punk ass bitch, I won that shit. Fuck Bitches get money! BIRD SQUAD!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Day Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Day Man Remix. Emory Majors had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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197 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Day Man!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man moves forwards but Majors connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped Majors's head back.
Some wild striking there from Majors.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majors.
Majors gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Majors throws a sloppy head kick
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Majors closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man is trying to stand.
Majors sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Majors working the head and body with strikes.
Majors thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Majors.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Majors.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majors throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man to regain full guard.
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Majors wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Majors distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majors scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeping moving, preventing Majors from controlling successfully.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majors defends it easily.
Majors preventing the sweep.
Majors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Majors chips away with some ground and pound.
Majors looking to pass the guard.
Majors content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majors.
Majors postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
Majors stops Man from standing up.
Majors controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majors content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Majors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Majors won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
Man keeping moving, preventing Majors from controlling successfully.
Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Majors throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Majors's guard. Nice move by Man!
Majors keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors is trying to keep Man in close.
Majors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Majors trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the body from Man misses
and Majors counters with a two punch combo.
Majors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man swings for the body but Majors moves out of range.
Majors moves out of range of the strikes.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
Majors cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Majors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Majors is looking for a counter combo.
Man wants to clinch up but Majors keeps it at a distance.
Majors lands a lovely overhand right.
Day Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Majors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Emory Majors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Majors preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors seems keen to control Man's posture.
Majors trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Majors wants to sweep but no luck.
Majors working a defensive guard here.
Majors is looking to stand up but Man isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Majors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Man postures up and lands a big shot to Majors's brow.
Majors looking for a sweep. Not yet Majors, not yet.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man jabs Majors to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man cracks Majors with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Majors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Majors.
Majors swinging wildly here.
Majors misses with a leg kick.
Majors lands a right hook to the body.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Majors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Majors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Majors appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Man lands with a straight right. Majors didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Man misses.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Majors ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man swings for the body but Majors moves out of range.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Majors is just out of range.
Majors went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majors moves away.
Majors is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Day Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Man misses with a hook.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Majors's shoulder, as Majors tries to avoid the shot.
Majors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Majors.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majors throws out the jab.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Majors counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Man down! Majors is looking to finish but Man is intelligently defending himself.
Man is rocked!
Majors is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Man is still in real trouble! Can Majors finish him?
Man has momentary wrist control but Majors slips an elbow through the middle.
Majors passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majors works his way into full mount!
Majors lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Man tries to reverse the position but Majors maintains control.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man working to try and regain half guard.
Majors looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Majors looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Man covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emory Majors!
Emory Majors very nearly forgot to thank [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Sulphur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folignus comes into the arena with Laces Out blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Sulphur!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folignus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sulphur's half guard.
Folignus passes to side control.
Folignus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Folignus working the ground and pound but Sulphur is defending the strikes.
Sulphur is trying to control Folignus's posture but Folignus avoids it.
Folignus looks up at the clock and then as Sulphur takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Folignus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folignus wants to control but Sulphur is keeping him busy.
Folignus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sulphur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus swings around for an armbar but Sulphur sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Folignus's guard.
Folignus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sulphur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Folignus 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.
Folignus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulphur defends it easily.
Folignus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulphur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulphur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulphur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Folignus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulphur has managed to get both his arms back between Folignus's legs - danger averted.
Folignus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulphur's guard.
Folignus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulphur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulphur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Folignus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulphur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sulphur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sulphur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Folignus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Folignus passes Sulphur's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Sulphur is defending against the submission attempts here by Folignus.
Folignus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Folignus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sulphur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Folignus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Folignus managing to control the position.
Folignus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Folignus pushing down on Sulphur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folignus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Folignus with the ground and pound but Sulphur uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus passes Sulphur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sulphur trying to control but Folignus postures up.
Folignus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sulphur is just riding it out for now. Folignus eventually gives up the hold.
Sulphur is trying to get back to full guard.
Folignus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sulphur can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Folignus is working for a kimura but Sulphur is defending it quite comfortably.
Folignus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Folignus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulphur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Folignus.
Folignus trying to control from half guard but Sulphur is working away.
Folignus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sulphur defends it well.
Folignus working over Sulphur with some ground and pound. Sulphur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Folignus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulphur sees it coming and defends easily.
Sulphur is looking for a sweep. Folignus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sulphur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sulphur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sulphur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Folignus is trying to improve his position.
Folignus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Folignus gets full guard.
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 Nick Folignus 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sulphur fails to land with a series of punches.
Folignus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulphur was well out of range. Poor timing from Folignus.
Folignus feints and then cracks Sulphur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sulphur down.
Sulphur checks a leg kick nicely.
Folignus tries to sprawl but Sulphur drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Folignus is looking for a sweep. Sulphur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Folignus is pressing down on Sulphur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Folignus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Folignus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sulphur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulphur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Folignus's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulphur defends it easily.
Folignus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sulphur rolls with it to try and escape but Folignus cranks on the arm and Sulphur is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Folignus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nick Folignus made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma comes to the cage accompanied by Z FARTEM. Barreda has chosen Planet Caravan as his entrance music. Jesus Barreda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timma lands a right hook to the body.
Barreda tries to bum rush Timma with a series of wild strikes but Timma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timma throws a big shot that misses.
Timma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Timma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barreda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barreda throws a leg kick but Timma moved away.
Timma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barreda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barreda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barreda throws a right and a left that Timma avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Barreda.
Nice uppercut lands for Barreda. That snapped Timma's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barreda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barreda fails with the takedown
and Timma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Timma coming out on top.
Barreda is rocked!
Timma throws a right and a left that Barreda avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barreda or perhaps it was just good defense by Timma, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut there from Barreda.
Timma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barreda.
Barreda lands with an uppercut that bounces Timma off the cage and back into range.
Timma is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Timma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timma missing with a left hand there. Barreda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barreda lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Timma falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barreda dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Barreda!
A relieved looking Jesus Barreda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fight For Your Right To Party. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Yauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez slips under a jab from Yauch.
Yauch misses the jab.
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Yauch's guard.
Yauch wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Yauch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yauch pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanchez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yauch misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez decides to pull guard.
Yauch looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Yauch passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yauch controlling the action here.
Sanchez tries to kick Yauch off but Yauch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanchez is doing well to control the position and prevent Yauch from advancing to side control.
Yauch stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Yauch is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Yauch prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yauch is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Yauch misses with a low kick.
Yauch connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yauch but Yauch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Yauch blocks nicely.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yauch's guard.
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yauch sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez prevents Yauch from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yauch to regain full guard.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yauch is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Yauch keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yauch keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yauch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yauch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yauch moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Yauch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Yauch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Yauch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Yauch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Yauch avoids nicely.
Yauch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Yauch misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Marcello Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yauch misses with a straight right.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam Yauch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Yauch sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yauch.
Yauch throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Yauch throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Yauch scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yauch misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yauch.
It looks like Marcello Sanchez has been cut.
Yauch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yauch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adam Yauch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Yauch's guard.
Sanchez stops Yauch from standing up.
Yauch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Yauch has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yauch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Yauch from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is pulling down on Yauch's head. It's preventing any offense from Yauch, at least for the moment.
Marcello Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yauch is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is pulling down on Yauch's head. It's preventing any offense from Yauch, at least for the moment.
Yauch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yauch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yauch works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Yauch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yauch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yauch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Yauch is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yauch is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Yauch keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Yauch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Yauch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Yauch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yauch misses the shot to the body.
Yauch scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Yauch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Yauch.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marcello Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yauch sprawls well. Yauch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam Yauch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Yauch cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Yauch lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adam Yauch!
Adam Yauch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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37
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35 - 29 - 0 |
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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
35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Avery!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Avery needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Avery fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks Avery in the body.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Avery if he has to take too many more of those.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avery.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avery throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Avery.
Nelson swings for the body but Avery moves out of range.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Marcus Avery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avery's head backwards.
Avery throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Avery looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Avery misses with a low kick.
Avery slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Avery chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avery, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery throws a chopping leg kick but Nelson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avery.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Avery's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avery scores with a head kick.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avery throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Avery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avery chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson throws the left hand but Avery avoids the punch easily.
Avery appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Avery turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Avery counters with a good low kick that Nelson was not able to check.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avery moves away.
Avery feints a counter leg kick.
Avery misses with a head kick.
Nelson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Avery scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avery throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Avery tries a quick counter leg kick but Nelson is wise to it.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Avery connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Avery tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Avery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Avery avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Avery moves out of range easily.
Avery throws a good cross that connects.
Hoy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nelson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Avery - the referee stops the clock and Nelson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Avery. Nelson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nelson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avery slips a straight right by Nelson.
Despite the aggression on Avery's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That kick from Avery tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avery.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery takes a kick to the side of the head.
Avery misses with a looping left.
As Avery looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo bu Avery just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Avery connects with a solid leg kick.
Avery swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avery.
Avery scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Avery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avery thuds his shin into the meat of Nelson's side.
Avery swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avery is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
Avery tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avery tries a quick counter leg kick but Nelson is wise to it.
Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Avery does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Avery thinks about the counter body kick.
Avery slips a straight right by Nelson.
Avery has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Avery misses with a head kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Avery sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avery tries a quick counter leg kick but Nelson is wise to it.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Avery sees coming a mile off.
Nelson backing away here, and Avery unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Avery counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Avery counters with a body kick.
Avery has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
Avery throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avery checks a low kick from Nelson.
Avery throws a low kick, looking for Nelson's leg but Nelson calmly moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Avery.
Avery lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Avery.
Avery slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson throws a low kick but Avery avoids it.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Avery looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Avery does it's job there.
Avery throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Avery throws a fast counter high kick but Nelson manages to duck under it in time.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoy Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Avery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avery throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Avery really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avery scores with a head kick.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Avery tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
As Avery looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo bu Avery just gets out of the way.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson throws a hook but Avery blocks it.
Avery lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
Avery misses with a wild combination.
Nelson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avery scores with a jab to the body.
Avery misses with a leg kick
and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Avery moves out of range easily.
Nelson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avery.
An inside leg kick from Avery misses.
Nelson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Avery blocks the leg kick.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Avery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avery! But no joy.
Avery thumps Nelson with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Avery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Avery uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Avery.
Avery lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Avery moves out of range easily.
Avery finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avery.
Nelson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avery.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Avery throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Avery connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Avery throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nelson throws a jab when Avery was well out of range.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Avery fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson tries to bum rush Avery with a series of wild strikes but Avery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avery.
Avery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avery misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Avery is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nelson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Avery eats them both and turns towards Nelson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nelson checks a low kick from Avery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Avery throws a quick inside leg kick.
Avery takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Avery throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Avery avoids a kick to the body.
Avery throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Avery moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avery.
Avery throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
As Avery tries to get set, Nelson tries to push him back and clinch up but Avery manages to avoid the attempt.
Avery lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Avery is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avery looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Avery is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Avery attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Nelson.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Avery slips under a jab.
Avery fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Avery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson throws a low kick but Avery avoids it.
Avery throws a nice head kick!
Avery lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Avery walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Avery misses
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Avery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avery throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nelson lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson cracks Avery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Avery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Avery moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Avery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Avery is rocked!
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Avery's front leg but catches the back leg as Avery tries to avoid it.
Avery is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Avery throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Avery seems to have recovered his senses.
Avery is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Avery lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hoy Nelson.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoy Nelson!
A victorious Hoy Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Marcus Avery had this to say: 'Oh man, thanks for the support, I am still young and will just keep getting better.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by The Mercenary. Soprano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Got Yourself a Gun . Tony Soprano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a leg kick but Soprano moved away.
Soprano misses with a wild body shot.
Soprano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soprano counters with a nice leg kick.
Soprano walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Soprano throws a body kick that misses.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soprano.
Terry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Soprano counters with a left to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Soprano misses with a body shot.
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Soprano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soprano counters with an inside leg kick.
Soprano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soprano is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith feints a jab promting Soprano to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soprano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Soprano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Soprano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soprano misses with a series of wild punches.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Soprano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soprano works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soprano scores with a body shot.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soprano. Soprano obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soprano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soprano! But no joy.
Soprano cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Soprano.
A big right from Soprano misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Soprano lands.
A cross from Soprano lands.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Soprano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith moves out of range as Soprano throws a body kick.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Soprano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Soprano lands a jab to the head.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Soprano lands with a shot to the body.
Soprano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith is rocked!
Smith walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smith limp body while Soprano jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Soprano!
A victorious Tony Soprano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Portuguesa. The crowd seem to be enjoying Veilleux's choice of entrance music: Pou Lari A.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillaume Veilleux!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veilleux misses with a hook.
Veilleux misses with a shot to the body
and Manel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Veilleux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manel throws a big right hand that misses.
Manel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veilleux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veilleux has Manel pulled in close to control his posture.
Manel trying to control but Veilleux is working from the bottom.
Manel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veilleux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manel controls the pace.
Manel lands a couple of digs.
Manel won't allow Veilleux to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel throws a big elbow that misses.
Manel throws a big right hand that misses.
Manel tries to free his leg and advance position but Veilleux is retaining full guard.
Manel 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.
Manel connects with a couple of short punches.
Manel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veilleux's head.
Manel trying to control but Veilleux is working from the bottom.
Manel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Manel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
What's Veilleux going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Veilleux manages to get to full guard.
Manel passes Veilleux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manel passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veilleux parries the strikes from Manel easily there. Manel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veilleux to escape.
Manel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Veilleux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manel lands some shots froms side control.
Manel scores with punches from side control.
Manel landing a few strikes.
Manel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Veilleux down.
Manel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veilleux keeps working.
Manel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manel is working Veilleux over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Manel connects with a decent elbow.
Veilleux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Manel connects with a decent elbow.
Veilleux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Veilleux is trying to control Manel's posture but Manel avoids it.
Manel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Manel.
Veilleux tries to improve position but can't.
Veilleux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manel.
Manel scores with punches from side control.
Veilleux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Manel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Manel dominated that round.
That's time! Manel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Veilleux throws a jab when Manel was well out of range.
Manel attempts a counter takedown but Veilleux avoids it well and moves away.
Veilleux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veilleux looks to clinch
and Manel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veilleux!
Veilleux is looking to regain half guard here but Manel keeps moving and retains side control.
Veilleux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Veilleux looking for a sweep but Manel has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Manel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Veilleux looks a forlorn figure.
Veilleux is desperately trying to improve his position but Manel has a good base and remains in mount.
Manel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel is landing with some decent strikes but Veilleux is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Manel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Veilleux is rocked!
Manel loads up with a big shot that hurts Veilleux! He's pulled Manel in close but Manel has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Veilleux survive? More strikes from Manel and Veilleux is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toni Manel!
A very excited looking Toni Manel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music. Malakai Semerkhet has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joaquim Antunes's chin.
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquim Antunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antunes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes is thwarting Semerkhet's attempts to control the position.
Antunes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Antunes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Semerkhet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Semerkhet is trying to keep Antunes in close.
Antunes postures up in Semerkhet's guard and throws a big left but Semerkhet blocks it.
Semerkhet trying to keep a closed guard but Antunes is proving a slippery customer.
Antunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antunes scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Semerkhet has his hands on Antunes's head, controlling the position.
Antunes postures up and lands a big shot to Semerkhet's brow.
Semerkhet looking for a guillotine here but Antunes defends easily.
Antunes throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Antunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Semerkhet is trying to control the position but Antunes postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Semerkhet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semerkhet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Semerkhet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four 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.
Antunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semerkhet pinned against the cage. Semerkhet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Semerkhet stuffs the takedown.
Antunes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Semerkhet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Antunes is in Semerkhet's guard.
Semerkhet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Antunes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Antunes works over Semerkhet with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Antunes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antunes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Antunes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Semerkhet is trying to get back to full guard.
Antunes seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Semerkhet has recovered full guard.
Antunes 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.
Antunes lands a couple of digs.
Semerkhet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Antunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Antunes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Semerkhet's guard.
Joaquim Antunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is defending well.
Semerkhet is trying to control but can't.
Antunes passes to full mount!
Antunes landing strikes from the mount and Semerkhet is in trouble!
Antunes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Semerkhet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Antunes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Antunes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semerkhet is in a horrible position here. Antunes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Antunes landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is squirming around, avoiding Antunes's attempts to control the action.
Antunes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Antunes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Antunes is landing with some decent strikes but Semerkhet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Semerkhet taking shots to the head.
Antunes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Semerkhet is working to get back to half guard.
Antunes breaks from Semerkhet's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries to reverse the position but Antunes maintains control.
Antunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semerkhet can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antunes with the ground and pound from mount.
Semerkhet is bucking up trying to escape but Antunes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Antunes looking to finish Semerkhet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Semerkhet!
The referee warns Semerkhet that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Antunes pushes him away.
Antunes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Antunes lands a heavy elbow.
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Antunes postures up.
Antunes dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antunes tries for a takedown but Semerkhet circles away easily
and Semerkhet counters with a nice leg kick.
Antunes tries for a takedown but Semerkhet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Semerkhet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Antunes. 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.
Antunes fails to land the takedown.
Semerkhet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet slaps away a takedown attempt from Antunes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Antunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Antunes fails with the takedown.
Semerkhet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Semerkhet stuffs the takedown attempt from Antunes. Antunes gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Semerkhet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Antunes dives in for a single leg takedown but Semerkhet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Antunes with a poor takedown
and Semerkhet counters with a two punch combo.
Antunes shoots in but Semerkhet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Antunes backs off Semerkhet throws a huge counter combo but Antunes manages to avoid it all.
Antunes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Semerkhet defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Semerkhet! But no joy.
Joaquim Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semerkhet stuffs the takedown attempt from Antunes. Antunes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Antunes has a takedown stuffed.
Semerkhet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Semerkhet slaps away a takedown attempt from Antunes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Antunes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semerkhet sprawls well. Semerkhet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Antunes gets slowly back to his feet.
Antunes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Semerkhet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semerkhet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes fails with the takedown.
No luck for Antunes with that takedown attempt.
Semerkhet tries a quick counter leg kick but Antunes is wise to it.
Antunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semerkhet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Antunes somewhat.
Semerkhet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two 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.
Antunes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Semerkhet throws out a counter right but Antunes avoids it with no problem.
Antunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semerkhet counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semerkhet pinned against the cage. Semerkhet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Semerkhet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Semerkhet as he avoids it easily.
Antunes shoots in looking for a takedown but Semerkhet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Antunes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Semerkhet feints a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Semerkhet! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Antunes shoots for a double leg takedown but Semerkhet sprawls well. He's pushed Antunes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Semerkhet tries a quick counter leg kick but Antunes is wise to it.
Antunes tries for a takedown but Semerkhet circles away easily
and Semerkhet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antunes fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Antunes. 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.
Antunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semerkhet's waist but Semerkhet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antunes off to one side.
Semerkhet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes shoots in looking for a takedown. Semerkhet tries to sprawl out of it but Antunes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Semerkhet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antunes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Semerkhet is fending him off so far but Antunes persists. Nope, Semerkhet circles away and we're back to standing.
Antunes goes for a double leg but Semerkhet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Semerkhet continues to drive forward.
Semerkhet thinks about the counter body kick.
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.
Antunes shoots in looking for a takedown. Semerkhet tries to sprawl out of it but Antunes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Semerkhet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semerkhet tries to avoid it but Antunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semerkhet to the ground. Semerkhet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semerkhet counters with a low kick, right behind Antunes 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Semerkhet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Semerkhet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Antunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Semerkhet! But no joy.
Antunes fails to land the takedown.
Semerkhet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Semerkhet slaps away a takedown attempt from Antunes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Semerkhet counters with a body kick.
Antunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semerkhet tries to avoid it but Antunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semerkhet to the ground. Semerkhet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antunes fails with the takedown
and Semerkhet counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malakai Semerkhet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Semerkhet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 44:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 44:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 44:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Malakai Semerkhet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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