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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan De Macoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Peerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peerson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Good Feeling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Juan De Macoris had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan De Macoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Peerson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Peerson scores with a four punch combination!
De Macoris avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Macoris attempts a counter takedown but Peerson avoids it well and moves away.
De Macoris tries to work over Peerson's front leg with a kick but Peerson checks it.
Peerson throws a combination. De Macoris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peerson throws a nice looking combination but De Macoris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Macoris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Macoris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peerson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peerson tries a low kick but De Macoris avoids it.
De Macoris feinted with a counter takedown.
De Macoris staying out of range there.
De Macoris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peerson sprawls and moves away.
Peerson misses with an uppercut. De Macoris saw that one coming.
De Macoris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Peerson. Those never looked like landing.
De Macoris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Macoris shoots in for a takedown but Peerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Macoris enables Peerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Macoris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peerson preventing the sweep.
Peerson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Macoris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson preventing the sweep.
Peerson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peerson trying to control but De Macoris is working from the bottom.
Peerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Macoris working for a triangle but Peerson defends it easily.
Peerson won't allow De Macoris to sweep him here.
Peerson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peerson wants to pass the guard but De Macoris is keeping the position.
De Macoris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peerson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Macoris wants to sweep here but Peerson controlling him for the moment.
De Macoris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peerson defends well.
De Macoris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Macoris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Macoris working for submissions but it's allowed Peerson to get to half guard.
De Macoris tries to roll over but Peerson keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peerson wants to control but De Macoris is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Macoris looking for submissions off his back.
De Macoris actively working from the bottom here.
De Macoris is trying to get back to full guard.
Peerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Macoris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Macoris tries to get to full guard but Peerson has control of the leg.
De Macoris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Macoris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Macoris actively working from the bottom here.
De Macoris is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Peerson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Peerson.
De Macoris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Macoris fails to land the takedown.
Peerson throws a series of strikes that have De Macoris backpedaling.
Peerson is looking to land body kicks.
De Macoris tries to counter with a takedown but Peerson is quick to defend against it.
Ross Peerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peerson throws a right hand that De Macoris ducks under and follows up with a left that De Macoris also avoids with ease.
De Macoris tries to counter with a takedown but Peerson is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Peerson misses the target.
De Macoris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peerson throws a nice looking combination but De Macoris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peerson throws a right and a left that De Macoris avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peerson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Macoris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peerson is in De Macoris's guard.
De Macoris working for a triangle but Peerson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peerson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Macoris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Macoris is pressing down on Peerson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Macoris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peerson defends it easily.
De Macoris keeping full guard, as Peerson tries to pass.
De Macoris is looking to cinch up a triangle. Peerson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to De Macoris's body to avoid the submission. De Macoris has instead reached around Peerson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! De Macoris arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan De Macoris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zin Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zin Foe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foe throws a head kick that misses.
Herrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Foe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herrera as he avoids it easily.
Herrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foe drops back looking for a leg! Herrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herrera manages to kick Foe off! Foe jumps back into Herrera's guard.
Foe stopping the sweep attempt from Herrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe throwing strikes but missing.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herrera working for a triangle but Foe defends it easily.
Herrera is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foe looking to sit in guard and control but Herrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Herrera content to stall in guard here.
Foe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Foe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foe wants to control the position but Herrera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Foe is trying to maintain the position but Herrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Herrera wants to control but Foe is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Herrera in particular looking to stall.
Herrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foe keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herrera wants to stand but Foe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Herrera trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Herrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Foe looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herrera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Herrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Foe misses with a takedown attempt
and Herrera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Foe actively working from the bottom here.
Herrera is pressing down on Foe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foe is holding on for now.
Herrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herrera wants to pass to mount but Foe is defending the position.
Herrera slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Herrera is going to stand back up.
Foe gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Foe prevents Herrera from moving into mount.
Foe is looking for a sweep.
Foe prevents Herrera from moving into mount.
Herrera wants to control but Foe is keeping him busy.
Foe being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Foe wants to improve his position but Herrera is controlling well.
Foe is refusing to be controlled, as Herrera sits in half guard.
Foe is trying to get back to full guard.
Foe wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Foe tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily
and Herrera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera jumps guard.
Foe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera looking for a guillotine here but Foe defends easily.
Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foe defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foe tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera has his hands on Foe's head, controlling the position.
Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foe throwing strikes from guard but Herrera blocks nicely.
Foe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Foe tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Herrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Herrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Foe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Herrera did well to prevent Foe getting side control.
Herrera won't allow Foe to pass to mount.
Foe is working for a kimura but Herrera is defending it quite comfortably.
Foe wants to work for an arm triangle but Herrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foe trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Foe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herrera has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foe striking off his back but it's not causing Herrera any problems.
Herrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herrera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Herrera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foe's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Herrera. Oh but Foe has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Herrera goes limp - he's gone! Foe jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zin Foe!
Zin Foe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley comes to the cage accompanied by Danger. Frank Henderson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denton Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Daley, which made it look bad.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daley takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Daley finds it's target.
Denton Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Daley.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Daley avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Daley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley just misses with a punch to the body.
Daley looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Daley swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Daley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Daley sprawls well.
Daley throws a big counter combination but Henderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson wants to counter with a clinch but Daley pushes him away.
Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Daley moves out of range.
A jab from Daley misses.
Nice straight punches there by Daley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daley.
Good exchange - Daley coming out on top.
Daley takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Daley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daley finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson counters by clinching up.
Henderson trying to control the position but instead, Daley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Henderson into the cage.
Daley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson tries for a takedown but Daley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denton Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Daley throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Daley.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Daley lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daley, as that shot connected.
Daley scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Daley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Daley coming out on top.
Daley misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daley trying to hold on to Henderson's head to control him but Henderson postures up.
Daley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Daley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Daley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Daley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Barracks - LOD that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Daley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daley has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson throwing shots but Daley is blocking nicely.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson is thwarting Daley's attempts to control the position.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Daley defends it.
Henderson works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Daley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daley pinned against the cage. Daley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daley lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
Daley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Daley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daley looking to stall.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Daley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denton Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Henderson is trying to drag Daley to the mat but Daley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daley swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Daley throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Daley back into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daley swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson clinches up with Daley and pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daley is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daley down to the mat. Daley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
Henderson defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand.
Denton Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daley works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Daley keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Daley catches Henderson right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley misses with a looping right.
Daley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Daley, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Daley against the cage but Daley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley misses with a wild combination.
Henderson clinches.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daley misses with a right hand
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Daley misses the jab.
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daley is trying to improve his position.
Henderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley struggling a bit here.
Henderson lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
Daley is trying to buck Henderson off.
Henderson in the domination position with Daley hanging on.
Henderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Daley is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson throws a strike aimed at the side of Daley's head but Daley avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Daley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denton Daley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daley wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daley throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Henderson slips under a jab from Daley.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Denton Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Daley keeps it at a distance.
Daley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daley missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the body from Daley misses
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
Daley manages to break the clinch.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daley controlling Henderson's posture.
Denton Daley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daley is on top in guard.
Daley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson has control of Daley's left arm, preventing Daley from doing any damage.
Frank Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daley trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daley tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Daley manages to pass to side control.
Henderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henderson.
Daley wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Henderson slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henderson! But no joy.
Frank Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
The fighters circling - Daley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henderson walks into a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daley clobbers Henderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Daley's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Denton Daley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Daley!
Our winner, Denton Daley, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirt comes to the cage accompanied by Kuba Knap - Zbyt dziabnięty. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGirt's head.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
McGirt wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but McGirt is having none of it.
Sanchez is pressing down on McGirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGirt is holding on for now.
McGirt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
McGirt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGirt gets back to full guard.
McGirt controlling the position.
McGirt is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but McGirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGirt trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but McGirt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGirt.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but McGirt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGirt continues to drive forward.
McGirt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGirt wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGirt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGirt is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGirt keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGirt is controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGirt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as McGirt sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is in trouble now - McGirt has advanced to mount!
McGirt controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but McGirt isn't that keen on the idea.
McGirt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez tries to hold on but McGirt pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding McGirt's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
McGirt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to hold on but McGirt pushes him away.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGirt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 Dirt McGirt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGirt swivels and escapes.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGirt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from McGirt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and McGirt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Sanchez.
A swing and a miss from McGirt.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but McGirt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGirt continues to drive forward.
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGirt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in McGirt's guard.
McGirt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGirt controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
McGirt controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. McGirt tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGirt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but McGirt circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. McGirt sprawls well.
McGirt lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGirt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGirt stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
McGirt scores with a kick to the body.
Dirt McGirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGirt lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGirt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGirt counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at McGirt to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGirt throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Dirt McGirt is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez slips a straight right by McGirt.
Marcello Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGirt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
McGirt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGirt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcello Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGirt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
McGirt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGirt.
McGirt scores with a push kick.
McGirt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
McGirt stuffs the takedown.
McGirt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sanchez.
McGirt leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGirt tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanchez avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by McGirt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGirt.
McGirt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - McGirt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGirt misses with a body shot.
McGirt works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
McGirt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
McGirt scores with a leg kick.
McGirt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
McGirt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt McGirt 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. And we move into the final round!
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
McGirt struggling a bit here.
McGirt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but McGirt defends it.
McGirt is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGirt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
McGirt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGirt wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGirt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but McGirt won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt manages to get to full guard.
McGirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Marcello Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGirt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McGirt dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McGirt trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGirt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGirt happy to just control the position for now.
Marcello Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirt McGirt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGirt decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcello Sanchez.
I think McGirt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirt McGirt!
Dirt McGirt 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Sulphur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Sulphur!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Sulphur misses.
Sulphur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Majors manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sulphur on his heels. He'll look to pass Sulphur's guard now, I'm sure.
Majors stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulphur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majors trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulphur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majors distracts Sulphur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulphur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majors with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors throws an elbow that misses. Sulphur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Majors's guard. Nice move by Sulphur!
Majors pulls Sulphur in close to prevent any damage.
Majors wants to improve his position but instead Sulphur has moved into half guard.
Majors is refusing to be controlled, as Sulphur sits in half guard.
Sulphur passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majors has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sulphur has control of an arm but Majors manages to advance to Sulphur's back!
Majors misses with punches from the back.
Sulphur is in bad spot here.
Majors scores with punches and elbows.
Majors lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sulphur's head.
Majors loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sulphur hold on?
Majors trying to control.
Majors throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Majors missing with punches from the back.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulphur covering up well under a series of strikes from Majors.
Sulphur is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sulphur up.
Majors is trying to stick to Sulphur's back but Sulphur is turning into Majors. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Majors's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sulphur.
Majors wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sulphur is now in half guard.
Sulphur trying to control from Majors's half guard. Majors has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Majors is trying to control the position but Sulphur postures up.
Sulphur stopping the sweep attempt from Majors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sulphur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sulphur misses with a kick to the body.
Sulphur looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Majors wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Majors is trying to control the position but Sulphur postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulphur throwing strikes but missing.
Majors pulls Sulphur in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulphur throws an elbow that misses. Majors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sulphur's guard. Nice move by Majors!
Sulphur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majors is in close to Sulphur's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Majors keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sulphur's head.
Majors loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Majors working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sulphur's head.
Majors throws a strike but Sulphur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulphur controlling from the top position.
Majors has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Majors is on top in guard.
Majors trying to control but Sulphur is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Majors landing some decent shots from guard.
Sulphur is rocked!
Majors is pushing down on Sulphur's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulphur is fighting to maintain full guard but Majors has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sulphur is still in real trouble! Can Majors finish him?
Majors scores with a big shot! Sulphur's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sulphur! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emory Majors!
Emory Majors made sure to mention his sponsor, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yermolai Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokoloff has chosen USS / Yin Yang as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yermolai Sokoloff!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale throws a hook but Sokoloff blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Bale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sokoloff moves forwards but Bale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sokoloff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sokoloff lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokoloff misses the target.
Gareth Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bale dodges the punch combination from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bale thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sokoloff if he has to take too many more of those.
Sokoloff slips a jab from Bale.
Bale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sokoloff tries to avoid it but Bale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sokoloff to the ground. Sokoloff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sokoloff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sokoloff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bale in his tracks.
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!
Sokoloff throws a right and a left that Bale avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff moves away from the strike by Bale.
Sokoloff lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokoloff, as that shot connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bale - that will leave a mark!
Sokoloff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bale.
Bale misses with a straight left.
Sokoloff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sokoloff scores with a one two! Bale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bale throws a sloppy head kick and Sokoloff moves out of range easily.
Bale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sokoloff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gareth Bale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale throws a sloppy head kick
and Sokoloff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bale is rocked!
Sokoloff slips a straight right by Bale.
Sokoloff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Bale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bale tries to get into range but Sokoloff steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bale! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Sokoloff scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yermolai Sokoloff!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yermolai Sokoloff thanked Union Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma comes to the cage accompanied by Z FARTEM. Aragus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Aragus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timma throws a hook but Aragus avoids it easily.
Aragus ducks under a wild hook from Timma.
Aragus has closed the distance and engaged Timma in a clinch.
Aragus breaks the clinch.
Timma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aragus ducks under a wild hook from Timma.
We've been told by Timma's head coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aragus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Timma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aragus.
Aragus closes the distance but Timma moves to the side
and Timma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus wants to clinch
and Timma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aragus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timma throws out the jab.
Timma throws a head kick that misses
and Aragus counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aragus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aragus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Timma to the mat! Timma manages to get full guard.
Aragus wants to control from the top but Timma keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aragus is looking to work some ground and pound but Timma has wrist control.
Aragus looking to sit in guard and control but Timma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aragus working for a triangle but Timma defends it easily.
Timma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Aragus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aragus passes into half guard.
Aragus is trying to control the action in half guard but Timma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aragus works his way into full mount!
Aragus trying to control but Timma is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus takes Timma's back.
Our spies down at at ROCK-A-FELLA FIGHT CLUB inform us that Aragus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aragus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Timma is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aragus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Aragus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aragus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aragus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Timma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aragus tries to advance position but instead Timma slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timma is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus wants to work for an arm triangle but Timma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aragus trying to mount his opponent but Timma defends it.
Aragus is working for an americana but Timma has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aragus was thinking about the submission.
Aragus tries to free his leg and advance position but Timma is retaining full guard.
Aragus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aragus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timma defends it well.
Timma is staying active underneath Aragus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aragus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aragus tries to pass to full mount but Timma defends it.
Aragus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aragus is working for a kimura but Timma is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Timma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timma lands a jab to the nose.
Timma tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaspars Timma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aragus.
Timma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timma connects with a single shot there.
Kaspars Timma is winning the standup battle so far.
Aragus avoids the body shot from Timma.
Kaspars Timma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timma misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Timma misses.
Timma lands with a slapping head kick.
Timma lands a head kick. Aragus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aragus is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma throws a right and a left that Aragus avoids nicely.
Aragus is still on wobbly legs! Can Timma finish him?
Aragus moves into range and clinches up with Timma.
Aragus seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aragus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aragus.
Timma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaspars Timma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Timma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aragus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Timma's guard.
Aragus wants to pass the guard but Timma is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Timma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Timma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Timma!
Aragus tries to buck Timma off but Timma is having none of it.
Timma stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus misses with a takedown attempt - Timma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timma misses the shot to the body.
Aragus moves in looking to clinch but Timma pushes him off.
Timma lands a jab to Aragus's midsection.
Timma lands a big head kick that sends Aragus tumbling to the mat! Timma takes a step backwards and waves Aragus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kip Aragus has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Timma misses.
Timma lands the left hand.
Aragus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Timma breaks the clinch.
Aragus gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus is trying to drag Timma to the mat but Timma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timma lands a big head kick that sends Aragus tumbling to the mat! Timma takes a step backwards and waves Aragus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Timma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timma throws a head kick but Aragus moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Timma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma throws a hook but Aragus blocks it.
Timma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aragus moves into the clinch.
Timma can't break the clinch.
Aragus looking for a takedown.
Kaspars Timma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kip Aragus.
Timma tries to circle away but Aragus has him pinned against the cage.
Aragus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timma pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaspars Timma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Timma!
A very excited looking Kaspars Timma 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veilleux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pou Lari A. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marcus Avery is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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258 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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284 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillaume Veilleux!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veilleux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Avery connects with a leg kick. Veilleux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Veilleux misses with an uppercut. Avery saw that one coming.
Veilleux misses with an uppercut. Avery saw that one coming.
Avery moves away from the strike by Veilleux.
Avery scores with a leg kick.
Avery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veilleux's sensitive parts.
Avery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veilleux clobbers Avery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avery connects with a high kick.
Veilleux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Avery.
Veilleux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Avery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veilleux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veilleux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avery scores with a kick to the midsection.
Veilleux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veilleux throws a series of punches but Avery avoids them all with ease.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veilleux sprawls and moves away.
Avery tries a head kick but it misses.
Avery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veilleux's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Avery there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Avery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veilleux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery lands a leg kick that knocks Veilleux off balance momentarily.
Veilleux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avery throws a head kick but Veilleux moves out of range.
Veilleux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avery feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Avery lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veilleux doesn't seem phased though.
Veilleux misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Veilleux as he checks the leg kick.
Veilleux looks to throw the jab but Avery is out of range.
Veilleux fails to land with a series of punches.
Avery thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Veilleux.
Veilleux throws a right and a left that Avery avoids nicely.
Veilleux moves out of range of the body kick from Avery.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Avery.
A swing and a miss from Veilleux.
Veilleux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Avery slips a straight right by Veilleux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veilleux throws a sloppy head kick and Avery moves out of range easily.
Avery slips a straight right by Veilleux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veilleux.
Veilleux blocks the body kick.
Avery ducks under a wild hook from Veilleux.
Veilleux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veilleux looks to land a right hand but Avery moved out of range.
Avery connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Avery.
Avery moves out of range as Veilleux strikes.
Veilleux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veilleux throws a shot from downtown. Avery moves away and avoids it.
Veilleux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Avery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Veilleux takes one on the button.
Veilleux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veilleux moves out of range as Avery throws a body kick.
Veilleux throws an overhand right that lands on Avery's shoulder, as Avery tries to avoid the shot.
Avery looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid body kick from Avery.
Veilleux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avery scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux misses with a low kick.
Veilleux looks to land a left hand but Avery moved out of range nicely.
Guillaume Veilleux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veilleux thuds his right hand into Avery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Veilleux misses with a hook.
Avery looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Veilleux looks to land a left hand but Avery moved out of range nicely.
Veilleux throws out a loose jab but Avery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veilleux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veilleux gets caught flat footed, as Avery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Veilleux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Veilleux wants to sweep but no luck.
Avery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avery stopping the sweep attempt from Veilleux.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Veilleux blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veilleux controls Avery momentarily but Avery frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Veilleux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avery is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veilleux throws a hook but Avery blocks it.
Veilleux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veilleux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guillaume Veilleux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veilleux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avery moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veilleux scores with a leg kick.
Avery drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veilleux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avery scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Avery postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Marcus Avery will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Veilleux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avery can pounce on him.
Veilleux lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Veilleux.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Avery is defended easily by Veilleux.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veilleux! But no joy.
Avery throws a head kick but Veilleux moves out of range.
Veilleux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Avery throws a low kick, looking for Veilleux's leg but Veilleux calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Avery.
Veilleux just misses with a punch to the body.
Veilleux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veilleux lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Avery.
Veilleux tries a head kick but it misses.
Veilleux just misses with a punch to the body.
Avery is looking to counter punch.
Veilleux looks to score with a jab to the body but Avery is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veilleux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery looks for a takedown but Veilleux sprawls well.
Avery lands a really nice looking cross but Veilleux seems unphased.
Avery lands with a hook. Veilleux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Veilleux throws a push kick but Avery slaps the foot to one side.
Avery looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veilleux avoids the head kick by Avery.
Avery throws the kick towards the body but Veilleux avoids it.
Veilleux misses with a right hand
and Avery counters with a nice uppercut.
Avery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veilleux.
Avery tries to score with a low kick but Veilleux moves his leg out of the way.
Veilleux misses the jab.
Veilleux misses with a two punch combination.
Veilleux loads up on a big right hand but Avery slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Avery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avery shoots in looking for a takedown but Veilleux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Avery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avery defending well as Veilleux loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Veilleux catches Avery right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avery blocks a head kick by Veilleux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Avery there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Avery keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avery misses with a low kick.
Veilleux misses with a jab to the body
and Avery counters with a straight right hand.
Veilleux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avery.
Avery is looking to slow Veilleux down with leg kicks.
Avery throws a leg kick but Veilleux moved away.
Avery scores with a jab. Veilleux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avery looks to land a body kick but Veilleux moved away.
Veilleux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veilleux misses with a straight right.
Avery seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Avery's corner calls for a 1-2. Avery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
You can see that Veilleux has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Veilleux walks into a stiff left hand from Avery.
Veilleux looks to land a right hand but Avery moved out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Avery here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Avery fails with a takedown attempt.
Avery moves out of range as Veilleux strikes.
Avery tries to counter by clinching up but Veilleux breaks away and moves out of range.
Avery lands a leg kick that knocks Veilleux off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux connects with the punch.
Avery tries to land a front kick but Veilleux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Veilleux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avery ducks under a wild hook from Veilleux.
As Veilleux tries to get set, Avery tries to push him back and clinch up but Veilleux manages to avoid the attempt.
Veilleux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veilleux throws out the jab.
Avery uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veilleux has time to react.
Veilleux missing with a left hand there. Avery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avery shoots in and drives through. Veilleux sprawls well.
Veilleux throws out a counter right but Avery avoids it with no problem.
Veilleux throws a hook to the side of Avery's head but Avery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avery darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Veilleux keeping control of the position.
Avery throwing shots but Veilleux is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery wants to take a breather but Veilleux is having none of it.
Avery throwing shots but Veilleux is blocking nicely.
Avery lands strikes from half guard.
Veilleux moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veilleux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Veilleux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veilleux prevents Avery from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Avery will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Avery closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Veilleux did well to prevent Avery getting side control.
Avery working Veilleux over with strikes.
Veilleux regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Avery.
Marcus Avery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avery stands and throws Veilleux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Veilleux sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Veilleux is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veilleux wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
Avery slips a nice elbow through Veilleux's hands, connecting with Veilleux's forehead.
Veilleux tries to get to full guard but Avery has control of the leg.
Avery is thwarting Veilleux's attempts to control the position.
Avery takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veilleux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Avery is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Veilleux wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
Avery drops an elbow to the side of Veilleux's head.
Avery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veilleux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Veilleux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avery throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Avery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veilleux is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veilleux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Veilleux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veilleux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veilleux scores with a punch to the head.
Guillaume Veilleux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veilleux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veilleux scrambles back to his feet.
Avery walks into a jab.
Veilleux blocks a head kick by Avery.
Avery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veilleux just misses with a punch to the body.
Avery feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veilleux's calf.
Veilleux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veilleux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avery counters with a slapping leg kick.
Veilleux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veilleux scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Avery tenderised Veilleux's leg. Veilleux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veilleux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avery fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veilleux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veilleux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcus Avery is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Veilleux misses its intended target.
Avery dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veilleux. That did some damage!
Avery connects with a leg kick. Veilleux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Veilleux.
Avery connects with a leg kick. Veilleux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Veilleux lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Veilleux misses its intended target.
Veilleux throws a jab but it's blocked by Avery.
Veilleux throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Avery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veilleux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avery can pounce on him.
Veilleux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veilleux throws a body punch but Avery moves out of range.
Avery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veilleux dips to his left and cracks Avery with an uppercut!
Avery connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Avery!
Post fight, Marcus Avery stared into the camera and said 'I am Back baby ,needed a win for sure.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel has chosen A Portuguesa as his entrance music. Dias has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Adolfo Dias has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias digs a good body shot into Manel's ribs.
Dias swings widly with a right hand
and Manel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dias won't be happy with that.
Manel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dias is avoiding damage well.
Dias is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adolfo Dias's cut is getting worse.
Manel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dias is breathing heavily.
Manel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manel on the ground.
Manel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adolfo Dias's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Manel lands an elbow.
Jeez, Adolfo Dias's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adolfo Dias's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Toni Manel!
Toni Manel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Adolfo Dias stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, I hate grappling...'.
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