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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Teeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melcone Aisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Teeto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melcone Aisa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teeto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aisa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teeto counters with a nice leg kick.
Teeto slips a jab from Aisa.
Aisa misses with a wild body shot.
Teeto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teeto moves out of range as Aisa strikes.
Aisa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teeto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aisa throws out the jab.
Teeto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teeto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aisa manages to circle out of the way.
Teeto tries to clinch up but Aisa circles away and keeps his distance.
Teeto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aisa throws out the jab.
Aisa looks to throw the jab but Teeto is out of range.
Teeto is looking to clinch.
Aisa tries to counter with a clinch but Teeto shakes him off and moves away.
Aisa scores with a jab.
Teeto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aisa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aisa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teeto.
Aisa tries to land a leg kick but Teeto saw it coming and moves away.
Aisa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teeto digs a good hook to Aisa's body.
Jab by Aisa.
Aisa throws a lazy right hand but Teeto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Teeto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Teeto just misses with a punch to the body.
Aisa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teeto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Aisa scores with a four punch combination!
Aisa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teeto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aisa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aisa lands a really nice looking cross but Teeto seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teeto throws a series of punches but Aisa avoids them all with ease.
Aisa misses with a looping right.
Teeto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aisa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teeto moves away.
It looked like Teeto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aisa.
Teeto throws a low kick, looking for Aisa's leg but Aisa calmly moves out of range.
Teeto slips a jab and a cross from Aisa.
Good leg kick by Teeto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Aisa misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisa misses with a body shot.
Aisa misses the jab.
Aisa takes a swing at Teeto's ribcage but misses.
Aisa misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Teeto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teeto throws a leg kick but Aisa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Teeto staying out of range there.
Aisa stalks Teeto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teeto's face. Teeto staggers backwards, shaken.
Teeto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Teeto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aisa manages to avoid it.
Aisa works over Teeto's head and body with a nice combination.
Teeto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aisa.
Teeto slips a jab from Aisa.
Aisa lands a body shot.
Aisa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teeto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisa misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Teeto.
Nice defenses there by Teeto.
Aisa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teeto's sensitive parts.
Aisa throws a right and a left that Teeto avoids nicely.
Melcone Aisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teeto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aisa misses with the combination.
Aisa misses with a few strikes there.
Aisa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aisa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teeto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teeto ducks under a wild hook from Aisa.
Aisa scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aisa lands a left and a right that send Teeto crashing to the mat, dazed. Aisa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Teeto is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teeto looks up at the clock. Bad move! Aisa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Teeto. Aisa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melcone Aisa!
Our winner, Melcone Aisa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tumbu Bukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura comes to the cage accompanied by 12 Stones - Bulletproof. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Distor Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tumbu Bukasa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukasa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bukasa throws a head kick that misses.
Bukasa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bukasa tries to sprawl but Centura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bukasa wants to get back to his feet.
Centura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bukasa's head.
Centura prevents Bukasa from improving his position.
Centura is controlling the pace.
Bukasa is looking to control Centura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bukasa avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bukasa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Centura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Centura winds up and cracks Bukasa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura is trying to control the action in half guard but Bukasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bukasa wants to control but Centura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Centura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Centura trying to control the action but Bukasa is working from the bottom.
Centura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Centura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukasa defending well though.
Centura slips a nice elbow through Bukasa's hands, connecting with Bukasa's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Centura lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bukasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Centura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bukasa trying to control here.
Centura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bukasa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Centura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bukasa taking some punishment here, with Centura in his half guard.
Bukasa is trying to stand back up but Centura is controlling him
Centura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Centura connects with a nice short shot to Bukasa's temple.
Centura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukasa defending well though.
Bukasa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Centura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Centura there.
Centura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukasa defending well though.
Centura thows a huge punch but Bukasa dodges it nicely.
Centura prevents Bukasa from standing back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Centura thows a huge punch but Bukasa dodges it nicely.
Centura is keen to just control but Bukasa is a slippery customer.
Centura winds up and cracks Bukasa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukasa is trying to maintain the position but Centura is very close to passing his half guard.
Centura trying to control the action but Bukasa is working from the bottom.
Bukasa wants to get back to his feet.
Centura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura working over Bukasa with some ground and pound. Bukasa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bukasa tries to kick Centura off but Centura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bukasa wants to control but Centura is keeping busy.
Bukasa is refusing to be controlled, as Centura sits in half guard.
Bukasa tries to roll over but Centura keeps him under control.
Centura is taking a breather. Bukasa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bukasa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Centura.
Centura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Centura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Centura slips a nice elbow through Bukasa's hands, connecting with Bukasa's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Centura.
Bukasa wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bukasa is rocked!
Bukasa taking some punishment here, with Centura in his half guard.
Bukasa is still in real trouble! Can Centura finish him?
Centura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bukasa!
Centura wants to control the pace but Bukasa is squirming around nicely.
Centura unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bukasa wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Centura celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distor Centura!
Distor Centura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade - Rage Against The Machine. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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176 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Stone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone misses the jab.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jack Bruce has been cut.
Stone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bruce is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruce.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruce ducks right into an uppercut from Stone.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Bruce is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
Bruce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Stone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruce doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone drops Bruce with a big left hand! Bruce is injured, injured bad! Stone jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Stone!
Harold Stone gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Torzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torzoni comes to the cage accompanied by Arsone. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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162 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Torzoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolai Nation!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Torzoni tenderised Nation's leg. Nation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nation lands with a good body shot.
Torzoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torzoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nation was well out of range. Poor timing from Torzoni.
Torzoni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nation throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Nation backs away, Torzoni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Torzoni.
Nation throws a hook but Torzoni avoids it easily.
Torzoni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Torzoni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nation.
Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torzoni moves away.
Torzoni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Torzoni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nation ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nation, as that shot connected.
It looks like Francesco Torzoni has been cut.
Nation has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torzoni throws a lazy right hand but Nation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torzoni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Nation misses.
Nation thuds a left hand into Torzoni's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nation connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Torzoni misses.
Torzoni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torzoni rather than just go for the knockout.
Torzoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nation. That did some damage!
Nation throws out a powerful jab.
Nation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torzoni working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torzoni.
Torzoni prevents a body shot from Nation.
Torzoni misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
Nation misses with a punch to the body.
Torzoni lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torzoni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nation blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Torzoni lands with a left to the head.
Nation is trying to break free.
Nation is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torzoni is keeping busy.
Nation taking a breather.
Nation can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torzoni.
Nation tries to break free but Torzoni pushes him back against the cage.
Nation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torzoni cracks Nation with a nice body shot.
Nation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Torzoni.
Torzoni loads up on a big right hand but Nation slips the punch.
A nice side step and Nation releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nation swings widly with a right hand
and Torzoni counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Torzoni slams his shin into Nation's torso.
Torzoni delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torzoni is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Nation on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torzoni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torzoni throws a leg kick but Nation sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nation throws a body punch but Torzoni moves out of range.
Torzoni throws a head kick that misses.
Torzoni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nation checks it well.
Torzoni throws a wild body kick that Nation sees coming a mile off.
Nation misses with a two punch combination.
Torzoni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Nation.
Nation lands an overhand right.
Torzoni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nation on the side of the head.
Nation lands with a hook. Torzoni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Torzoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torzoni looks to land a body kick but Nation moved away.
Nation on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nation lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torzoni at a distance.
Nation is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Torzoni misses with the combination.
Torzoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nation moves away.
Nation staying out of range there.
It seemed like Nation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torzoni tries to bum rush Nation with a series of wild strikes but Nation uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nation comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nation moves out of range of the strikes.
Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torzoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nation moves away.
Torzoni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torzoni explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torzoni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torzoni walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Torzoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Torzoni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torzoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nation.
Francesco Torzoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Nation will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torzoni misses with a double jab.
Torzoni slips under a jab from Nation.
Nation moves out of range of the leg kick from Torzoni.
Torzoni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nikolai Nation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Nation misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torzoni misses the target.
Nation has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nation throws a right hand that misses
and Torzoni counters with a stiff right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Torzoni here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A swing and a miss from Nation.
Torzoni throws a leg kick but Nation checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torzoni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nation.
Nation throws a shot from downtown. Torzoni moves away and avoids it.
Nation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nation scores with a jab to the head.
Torzoni scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation lands with a nice body punch.
Nation with a nice cross.
Nation walks into a jab.
Torzoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torzoni throws a low kick but Nation moves out of range easily.
Nation lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nation throws a right and a left that Torzoni avoids nicely.
Torzoni misses with a straight left.
A big right from Torzoni misses.
Nation throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torzoni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nation works Torzoni's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Nation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nation misses with a double jab
and Torzoni counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torzoni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torzoni lunges at Nation with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nation's hand.
Torzoni blocks a jab.
Nation throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nation throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torzoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nation has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nation lands a slapping body shot.
Nation takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nation ducks under a wild hook from Torzoni.
Torzoni wants to slow Nation down by chopping away at his legs.
Nation staying out of range there.
Nation scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torzoni doesn't seem bothered though.
Torzoni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nation fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torzoni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torzoni ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
Torzoni throws a quick counter head kick but Nation was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torzoni throws a body punch but Nation moves out of range.
Nation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Nation misses.
Torzoni is looking for a counter combo.
Nation throws a looping overhand right but Torzoni ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Nation misses.
Nation throws a body punch but Torzoni moves out of range.
A big left from Nation misses.
Torzoni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Torzoni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nation scores with a nice right hand.
Nation lands a nice shot that snaps Torzoni's head back.
Torzoni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nation throws a body punch but Torzoni moves out of range.
Nation misses with an uppercut
and Torzoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Torzoni scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nation. Torzoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nation misses with a body shot.
Torzoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nation is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Torzoni throws a push kick but Nation slaps the foot to one side.
Torzoni misses with a right hand
letting Nation counter with a right hand.
Torzoni scores with a kick to the body.
Nation swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torzoni.
Nation scores with a decent looking hook.
Torzoni swings for the body but Nation moves out of range.
Torzoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Nation bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torzoni's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nation misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Nation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francesco Torzoni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torzoni. Torzoni obviously looking to wear him down.
Nation misses with a double jab.
Torzoni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nation.
Nation looks to land a left hand but Torzoni moved out of range nicely.
Nation has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Torzoni.
Torzoni cracks the inside of Nation's front leg.
Torzoni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nation takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torzoni walks into a jab.
A jab from Nation does it's job there.
Nation staying out of range there.
Torzoni lunges at Nation with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nation's hand.
Nation misses the shot to the body.
Torzoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torzoni delivers a nice body kick.
Torzoni tries to score with a low kick but Nation moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torzoni connects with a leg kick. Nation looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torzoni jabs at Nation's body.
Nation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torzoni connects with a leg kick. Nation looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torzoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torzoni lands a body shot.
Nation avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nation misses the body punch
enabling Torzoni to counter with a crisp jab.
Nation punishes Torzoni's body with a nice straight punch.
Torzoni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nation misses with a looping right.
Nation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torzoni manages to avoid it.
Torzoni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nation on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Nation misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nation digs a good hook to Torzoni's body.
Torzoni lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Nation.
Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torzoni moves away.
A slow jab from Nation misses its intended target.
That kick from Torzoni tenderised Nation's leg. Nation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nation pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Torzoni back to the cage. Nation follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nation throws a body punch but Torzoni moves out of range.
Nation misses with a body shot.
Torzoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nation. That did some damage!
Torzoni fakes the leg kick and cracks Nation in the body.
A shot to the liver by Nation. Beautiful body shot.
Nation on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nation takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nation misses.
Nation misses with a wild body shot.
Torzoni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nation.
Nation cracks Torzoni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nation cracks Torzoni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Torzoni scores with a four punch combination!
Nation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torzoni manages to avoid it.
Torzoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nation's sensitive parts.
Nation misses the shot to the body.
Torzoni tried to counter with a leg kick but Nation avoided it.
Nation throws a shot from downtown. Torzoni moves away and avoids it.
Torzoni throwing a counter right hand but Nation manages to avoid it.
Torzoni scores with a jab. Nation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nation is rocked!
Torzoni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nation is still on wobbly legs! Can Torzoni finish him?
Nation misses with a body shot
and Torzoni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nation throws a looping overhand right but Torzoni ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torzoni lands a leg kick that knocks Nation off balance momentarily.
Torzoni misses with an uppercut.
Nation throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torzoni was well out of range. Poor timing from Nation.
Nation seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as Nation blocks the leg kick.
Nation misses with a looping left.
Torzoni is looking to counter punch.
Torzoni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nation throws a hook but Torzoni avoids it easily.
Torzoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Nation is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torzoni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nation has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nation and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nation throws a jab when Torzoni was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torzoni. Nation does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Torzoni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nation doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nation catches Torzoni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Torzoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torzoni 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Torzoni!
After winning the bout, Francesco Torzoni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
163 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
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21
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Elias Al Haddad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Barca or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Haddad, which made it look bad.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Al Haddad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Haddad scores with a jab to the head.
Al Haddad misses with a hook.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca misses with a takedown
letting Al Haddad counter with a right hand.
Al Haddad moves into the clinch successfully.
Barca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Al Haddad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barcas head.
Al Haddad is trying to maintain a safe position but Barca gets an underhook and turns Al Haddad into the cage.
Al Haddad manages to break the clinch.
Al Haddad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Al Haddad is out of range.
Al Haddad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barca.
Al Haddad takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Haddad wants to stall.
Al Haddad lands an uppercut.
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.
Barca lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
My spies in The Axis of Evil inform me that Barca has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barca thows a huge punch but Al Haddad dodges it nicely.
Al Haddad actively working from the bottom here.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Haddad defending well though.
Al Haddad is trying to get back to full guard.
Barca wants to control but Al Haddad is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Haddad wants to improve his position but Barca is controlling well.
Barca is looking to stall here but Al Haddad recovers full guard.
Barca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Al Haddad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Al Haddad from controlling successfully.
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Haddad is aware though and is defending well.
Barca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barca pulls his head out easily.
Barca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Haddad defends it well.
Barca working over Al Haddad with some ground and pound. Al Haddad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Al Haddad actively working from the bottom here.
Barca wants to control but Al Haddad is keeping him busy.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Haddad is just riding it out for now. Barca eventually gives up the hold.
Al Haddad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barca seems to be working for a kimura but Al Haddad defends the submission attempt.
Al Haddad is defending against the submission attempts here by Barca.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard.
Barca trying to control the action but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 Elias Al Haddad 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.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad shows good takedown defense.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Al Haddad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Haddad is fending him off so far but Barca persists. Nope, Al Haddad circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barca slips a straight right by Al Haddad.
Barca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barca lands in his opponent's guard.
Al Haddad wants to stand but Barca is controlling the position.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Haddad has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad trying to strike off his back.
Al Haddad is looking to stand up but Barca isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Haddad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Haddad pulls his head out easily.
Barca actively working from the bottom here.
Barca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barca is trying to control but can't.
Al Haddad trying to control from half guard but Barca is working away.
Barca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Haddad is keen to just control but Barca is a slippery customer.
Al Haddad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Al Haddad defends easily.
Al Haddad wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Haddad passes into side control.
Barca defending against the ground and pound.
Al Haddad working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Haddad's best efforts.
Barca actively working from the bottom here.
Hannibal Barca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Haddad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Haddad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barca defending well though.
Al Haddad wants to control but Barca is keeping him busy.
Al Haddad uses his free foot to push down on Barca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barca.
Barca is trying desperately to improve position.
Barca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Haddad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca is looking for a sweep. Al Haddad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Haddad pulls his head out easily.
Barca tries to get to full guard but Al Haddad has control of the leg.
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
Al Haddad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al Haddad is trying to work for a kimura but Barca is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Haddad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barca keeps working.
Al Haddad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barca's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Al Haddad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Barca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Haddad pinned against the cage. Al Haddad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Al Haddad - just one landing.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Haddad as he jumps to the side.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but Barca moves out of range.
Al Haddad throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Al Haddad was covering up waiting for the punch and Barca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Haddad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barca is controlling him.
Al Haddad striking off his back but it's not causing Barca any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Haddad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Haddad's head.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Haddad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barca has Al Haddad in his guard.
Al Haddad is looking to work some ground and pound but Barca has wrist control.
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Haddad defends well.
Barca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Haddad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Haddad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad is stalling in the full guard.
Al Haddad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barca is looking for a triangle but Al Haddad pushes his legs off easily.
Al Haddad trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Haddad has managed to get both his arms back between Barca's legs - danger averted.
Barca is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Al Haddad has his hands clasped together but Barca extends and breaks Al Haddad's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barca.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolt Ganger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo's entrance music is Also Sprach Zarathustra. A fine choice. Quentin DeBramalo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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20
157 lbs
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22
152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolt Ganger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganger tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBramalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganger feints the counter takedown.
DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeBramalo drops his hands momentarily and Ganger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeBramalo misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeBramalo misses with a wild combination.
Ganger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeBramalo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeBramalo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganger lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ganger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DeBramalo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ganger looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeBramalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganger sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeBramalo keeping moving, preventing Ganger from controlling successfully.
Ganger working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeBramalo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ganger stacks DeBramalo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ganger!
DeBramalo is not content to let Ganger control the position.
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DeBramalo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
DeBramalo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ganger trying to control the position but DeBramalo is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeBramalo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Check out the look on Ganger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ganger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ganger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ganger wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping him busy.
DeBramalo is looking to regain half guard here but Ganger keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeBramalo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ganger throws out a leg kick but DeBramalo moves out of range and Ganger only half commits.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Ganger.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeBramalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ganger lands a nice looking body shot.
Ganger swings away with a body shot that misses
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
DeBramalo ducks right into an uppercut from Ganger.
Ganger connects with a body shot.
Kolt Ganger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ganger.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ganger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
Ganger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Ganger scores with a body shot.
DeBramalo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a head kick.
DeBramalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ganger.
Ganger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ganger throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Ganger misses the shot to the body.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeBramalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ganger.
Ganger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Ganger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ganger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
Ganger takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Ganger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeBramalo rather than just go for the knockout.
DeBramalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ganger misses with a hook. DeBramalo ducked under it nicely.
Kolt Ganger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ganger lands a slapping body shot.
Ganger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ganger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Ganger as he checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo scores with a nice head shot.
Ganger misses with a left hand
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo moves away from the strike by Ganger.
As Ganger backs away, DeBramalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeBramalo moves away from the strike by Ganger.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ganger throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
DeBramalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ganger just manages to avoid it.
Ganger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeBramalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ganger checks it well.
Ganger stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ganger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Ganger.
DeBramalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo tries to sprawl but Ganger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kolt Ganger has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeBramalo is trying to control but Ganger manages to pass to mount!
Ganger landing strikes from the mount.
Ganger lands a couple of good shots and DeBramalo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ganger doesn't have the hooks in and DeBramalo manages to turn into his guard.
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganger is keeping the position for now.
Ganger pulls DeBramalo in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is fighting to break Ganger's control of his arms but Ganger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeBramalo trying to control but Ganger is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganger is keeping the position for now.
DeBramalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganger pulls DeBramalo in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeBramalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Ganger.
DeBramalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Ganger misses.
Ganger loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ganger.
Ganger works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ganger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Ganger finds it's way through DeBramalo's defenses.
A lazy body kick from Ganger
and DeBramalo counters with a three punch combo that has Ganger backing up. Ganger nods at DeBramalo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganger misses with a low kick.
Ganger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeBramalo.
Ganger moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganger digs a good hook to DeBramalo's body.
DeBramalo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Ganger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
DeBramalo throws a big counter combination but Ganger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
Ganger lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ganger.
Ganger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeBramalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganger lands a right hook to the body.
DeBramalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ganger. Ganger obviously looking to wear him down.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Ganger.
Ganger scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganger throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ganger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ganger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ganger lands with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ganger swings widly with a right hand
and Ganger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ganger's calf.
Ganger throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganger.
Ganger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ganger throws the kick towards the body but DeBramalo avoids it.
The fighters circling - Ganger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganger connects with a body shot.
Ganger misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from DeBramalo misses its target.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ganger.
Ganger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeBramalo defends it well.
Ganger misses with a looping left.
Ganger defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
Ganger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Ganger moved away.
A jab from Ganger does it's job there.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ganger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ganger misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ganger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ganger lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo avoids it really well and circles away.
DeBramalo is looking to counter with head kicks.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeBramalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ganger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ganger misses with a straight left.
Ganger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeBramalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ganger misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Ganger.
Ganger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DeBramalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ganger. Ganger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeBramalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeBramalo throws a lazy body kick
and Ganger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeBramalo wants to control but Ganger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ganger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ganger working the head and body with strikes.
DeBramalo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeBramalo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is looking for a triangle but Ganger pushes his legs off easily.
Ganger postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
Ganger looking to sit in guard and control but DeBramalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeBramalo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ganger keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.
DeBramalo stopping the sweep attempt from Ganger.
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.
DeBramalo trying to control but Ganger is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo passes Ganger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeBramalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ganger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeBramalo postures up.
Ganger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganger is trying to keep DeBramalo in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ganger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ganger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeBramalo.
Ganger throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganger misses with a body shot.
Ganger throws a lazy body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ganger avoids the body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo checks a leg kick.
Ganger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeBramalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ganger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ganger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ganger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Ganger strikes.
DeBramalo takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ganger!
DeBramalo working away.
Ganger gets back to half guard.
Ganger is staying active underneath DeBramalo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kolt Ganger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ganger looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Ganger.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Ganger moved out of range.
DeBramalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ganger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganger gets a takedown into half guard.
Ganger trying to mount his opponent but DeBramalo defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger is trying to control the action in half guard but DeBramalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo is trying to maintain the position but Ganger is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is staying active underneath Ganger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Ganger there.
DeBramalo is trying to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeBramalo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard.
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeBramalo taking some punishment here, with Ganger in his half guard.
DeBramalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ganger.
Ganger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ganger is looking to stall here but DeBramalo recovers full guard.
DeBramalo looking for a guillotine here but Ganger defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo has momentary wrist control but Ganger slips an elbow through the middle.
DeBramalo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ganger defends well.
Ganger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ganger forces his way into half guard.
Ganger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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.
DeBramalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ganger.
DeBramalo looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ganger checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo takes one to the side of the head.
DeBramalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ganger takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Ganger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeBramalo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ganger moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes.
Ganger throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolt Ganger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ganger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolt Ganger!
Kolt Ganger is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Kolt Ganger 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fray throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Fray throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Fray is just out of range.
Fray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fray blocks a low kick nicely.
Fray lands a right hook to the body.
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fray throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fray avoids a kick to the body.
Fray feinted with a counter takedown.
Fray slips a jab from Singh.
Fray just misses with a punch to the body.
Fray swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a right and a left that Fray avoids nicely.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Fray moves his leg out of the way.
Singh slips a jab from Fray.
Singh misses with an uppercut. Fray saw that one coming.
Fray misses with a looping left.
Fray is looking to wear down Singh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Singh connects with a jab.
Fray throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Fray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.
Singh wants to stand and escape but Fray is having none of it.
Fray is working Singh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh pulls Fray in close to his closed guard and prevents Fray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fray cracks Singh with a solid left hand.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fray prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Fray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Singh's head.
Fray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fray, into his guard.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fray's guard.
Fray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Fray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh wanted to stand there but Fray had control of the position.
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.
Fray controls Singh momentarily but Singh frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh throws a head kick but Fray moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh lands a lovely overhand right.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh throws a low kick but Fray avoids it.
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 Jonqw Fray will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fray throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Fray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Singh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Singh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh checks a leg kick nicely.
Singh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Singh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Singh lands with an uppercut that bounces Fray off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Fray ducks down to avoid it.
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fray.
Singh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fray misses the shot to the body.
Singh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fray checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tries to move into range but Fray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fray misses the body punch
and Singh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fray just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Fray misses.
Jonqw Fray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fray gets the takedown into side control.
Fray in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Singh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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!
Fray creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Singh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to control but Fray postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh is trying to improve his position.
Singh dodges the ground and pound from Fray.
Fray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Fray is working Singh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fray working the ground and pound but Singh is defending the strikes.
Fray working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Singh is trying to control Fray's posture but Fray avoids it.
Fray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Singh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fray connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fray tries for a kimura but Singh is defending well.
An elbow from Fray crashes against the mat.
Fray prevents Singh from escaping the position.
Jonqw Fray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fray scores with a couple of short elbows.
Singh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
Fray trying to control but Singh postures up.
Fray tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Fray is working hard here to advance position.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fray's corner calls for a 1-2. Fray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fray.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Fray.
Fray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Fray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Fray misses.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Fray staying out of range there.
Fray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Singh's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely.
Fray wants to take a breather but Singh is having none of it.
Singh is trying to stand.
Singh wants to control but Fray is keeping busy.
Fray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Singh manages to get to full guard.
Fray won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Arshnoor Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Fray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Singh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Singh pulls Fray in close to his closed guard and prevents Fray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Fray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fray misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Fray.
Fray slips a jab from Singh.
Fray misses with a straight right.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Fray.
Singh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fray in his tracks.
Singh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fray checks it well.
Fray connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a body kick that misses.
Fray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fray scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
Fray moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Fray is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Fray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singh's sensitive parts.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Fray misses its intended target.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Fray throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fray was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonqw Fray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonqw Fray!
Post fight, Jonqw Fray stared into the camera and said 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
Arshnoor Singh was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach has chosen The Simpsons Theme Song as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs dives in and scores a takedown into Roach's guard.
Roach is controlling Jacobs's posture.
Roach wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacobs defends it easily.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roach keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Roach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roach down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roach taking a bit of punishment here - Jacobs scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a strike aimed at the side of Roach's head but Roach avoids it well.
Roach is looking to regain half guard here but Jacobs keeps moving and retains side control.
Roach is trying to control Jacobs's posture but Jacobs avoids it.
Jacobs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Roach some visible discomfort.
Roach is trying to escape the position but Jacobs is controlling the position.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Jacobs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roach is looking for a sweep.
Jacobs 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roach struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control but Roach is keeping him busy.
Jacobs cracks Roach with a big right hand but Roach just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jacobs working away.
Roach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacobs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roach defending against the ground and pound.
Jacobs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Roach to see if he's OK.
Jacobs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacobs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roach is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roach actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roach wants to get back to full guard.
Roach wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jacobs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs is looking to chop away at Roach's legs.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Roach.
Roach misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs misses with a right hand
and Roach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacobs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs blocks the body kick.
Jacobs attempts a counter takedown but Roach avoids it well and moves away.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Roach.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Roach.
Jacobs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
Jacobs scores with a leg kick.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
Jacobs lands with a nice body kick.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roach sprawls and moves away.
Roach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacobs swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
It seemed like Roach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roach!
Roach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roach steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Roach misses its intended target.
Roach moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs walks into a stiff left hand from Roach.
Roach tries to clinch up.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roach swivels and escapes.
Roach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacobs blocks the body kick.
Roach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roach was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
A combination from Roach does no damage.
Jacobs is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs darts in looking for a takedown but Roach gets double underhooks and turns Jacobs into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roach! But no joy.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Roach checks it.
Roach is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jacobs!
Bartholomew Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobs, right into the meat.
Jacobs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roach doesn't seem bothered though.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs lands a jab-cross combination.
Roach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacobs is looking to wear down Roach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Roach lands a high kick!
Roach scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacobs should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roach.
Tyson Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jacobs.
Roach lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Roach connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacobs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Jacobs.
Roach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Roach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.
Jacobs throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Roach moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Roach catches Jacobs right on the button with a cross.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
Roach stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roach blocks a jab.
Roach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyson Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Roach staying out of range there.
Roach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacobss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Roach moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartholomew Roach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jacobs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a leg kick which misses Roach's front leg but catches the back leg as Roach tries to avoid it.
Roach cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
Roach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jacobs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roach catches Jacobs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jacobs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Roach catches Jacobs right on the button with a cross.
Roach tries a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
Jab, jab by Jacobs - just one landing.
Roach takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
Roach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roach is able to avoid easily.
Roach moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Jacobs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacobs.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roach avoids it really well and circles away.
Roach misses with a kick to the body.
Jacobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roach connects with a looping right hand.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Roach.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roach was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roach sizes up Jacobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roach. That's going to slow Jacobs down.
Jacobs misses with a kick to the body.
Roach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roach throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Roach misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roach throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Roach misses its intended target.
Jacobs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jacobs misses with a right hand
and Roach counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach misses with a low kick.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand
and Roach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roach misses with a low kick as Jacobs jumps back.
Roach moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
A solid body kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Jacobs throws a hook but Roach avoids it easily.
Roach lands with an overhand left.
Roach scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roach.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Roach sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Roach avoids it.
Roach looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Roach throws a head kick that misses.
Roach missing with a left hand there. Jacobs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roach throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacobs blocks the leg kick.
Roach connects with a body shot.
Roach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roach looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartholomew Roach.
I think Roach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Roach!
Bartholomew Roach seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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FIGHT
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