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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiun Remo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Mohammed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chiun Remo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mohammed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remo moves away.
Mohammed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mohammed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Remo.
And Remo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mohammed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mohammed looks to score with a jab to the body but Remo is just out of range.
A punch combination from Mohammed misses.
Mohammed misses with a double jab
and Remo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Remo.
Remo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Remo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Remo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mohammed to his feet.
Mohammed throws a hook but Remo blocks it.
Mohammed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mohammed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Remo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Remo tightens his grip and picks Mohammed up, before dumping him to the ground. Mohammed manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Remo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Remo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Remo distracts Mohammed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Remo advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed actively working from the bottom here.
Mohammed looking for submissions off his back.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Mohammed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Remo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mohammed.
Remo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Remo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mohammed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Remo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mohammed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mohammed is letting Remo control him for a moment.
Mohammed tries to buck Remo off but Remo is having none of it.
Mohammed is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Remo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mohammed looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiun Remo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Remo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mohammed's guard.
Remo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Remo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Remo drops back looking for a leg! Mohammed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mohammed manages to kick Remo off! Remo jumps back into Mohammed's guard.
Remo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mohammed looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Remo has picked Mohammed up and slammed him! Mohammed can't keep hold of the triangle and Remo manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed is trying to improve his position.
Remo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mohammed, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remo is trying to get an arm triangle but Mohammed is defending well.
Remo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Remo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chiun Remo has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Mohammed is trying to improve his position.
Mohammed being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remo landing a few strikes.
Mohammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mohammed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Remo's best efforts.
Mohammed looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Remo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Remo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mohammed is trying to escape the mount.
Remo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mohammed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Remo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Remo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chiun Remo!
A very excited looking Chiun Remo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Jamal Mohammed had this to say: 'losses happen whatever im still going to be the best ever'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rose Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Mooneyham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rose Red has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rose Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Mooneyham!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooneyham misses with a head kick.
Mooneyham is looking to slow Red down with leg kicks.
Mooneyham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Red - just one landing.
Mooneyham lands a big head kick that sends Red tumbling to the mat! Mooneyham takes a step backwards and waves Red back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rose Red has been cut.
Rose Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mooneyham 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 Red has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Red and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Red misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Red scores with a four punch combination!
Mooneyham throws a sloppy head kick and Red moves out of range easily.
Red shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mooneyham sprawls well. Mooneyham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Red gets slowly back to his feet.
Mooneyham throws a solid leg kick but Red takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mooneyham.
Red seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Red shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mooneyham as he jumps to the side.
Red connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Red darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mooneyham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Red is able to avoid easily.
Mooneyham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mooneyham throws a head kick but Red moves out of range.
Mooneyham throws a head kick that misses
and Red cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rose Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Red blocks the leg kick.
Red is looking to counter punch.
Mooneyham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mooneyham tries to close the distance and clinch but Red swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Red scores with a jab. Mooneyham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mooneyham tries a head kick but it misses.
Mooneyham throws a sloppy head kick and Red moves out of range easily.
Red looks to land a combination. Mooneyham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mooneyham throws a chopping leg kick but Red manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mooneyham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red throwing a counter right hand but Mooneyham manages to avoid it.
Mooneyham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Red connects with a right hand. Mooneyham shakes it off.
Red throws a combination. Mooneyham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mooneyham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Red gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mooneyham misses with the head strike.
Red's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red's corner calls for a 1-2. Red obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red has closed the distance and engaged Mooneyham in a clinch.
Mooneyham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mooneyham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Red has him pressed against the cage.
Red jumps guard but Mooneyham stands there with Red around his waist. Red gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Red lands an uppercut.
Mooneyham stalls.
Mooneyham misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Red lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mooneyham backwards.
Mooneyham tries to work over Red's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red dodges an elbow strike from Mooneyham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red fails to pull guard.
Mooneyham misses with some punches.
Red lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Red takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mooneyham throws a punch but it's blocked by Red.
Mooneyham misses with some punches.
Mooneyham trying to land knees to the body.
Mooneyham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mooneyham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mooneyham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mooneyham can't break the clinch.
Mooneyham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Red is defending well for now.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooneyham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mooneyham misses with the head strike.
Mooneyham tries to circle away but Red has him pinned against the cage.
Red keeps control of Mooneyham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Red is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Red drags the fight down to the ground.
Mooneyham stands and steps away. Red gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice uppercut lands for Red. That snapped Mooneyham's head back.
Red has closed the distance and engaged Mooneyham in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mooneyham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mooneyham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Rose Red will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rose Red's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mooneyham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose Red is winning the standup battle so far.
Mooneyham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mooneyham takes one on the button.
Mooneyham tries a head kick but it misses.
Red tries a head kick but it misses.
Mooneyham tries to counter with a clinch but Red shakes him off and moves away.
Red throws a nice outside leg kick.
Red avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mooneyham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mooneyham tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mooneyham throws a leg kick that misses.
Red throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mooneyham's waist but Mooneyham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red off to one side.
Red fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mooneyham on the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Red scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mooneyham breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Red lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mooneyham doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Mooneyham throws out a leg kick but Red moves out of range and Mooneyham only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mooneyham defends well and Red ends up having to push Mooneyham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mooneyham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Red counters with a series of strikes. Mooneyham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mooneyham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Red is out of range and Mooneyham settles back down.
Red takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mooneyham throws a head kick that misses
and Red counters with a straight right hand.
Red getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Red lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Red. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Red.
Zack Mooneyham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Mooneyham.
Red getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Red.
Some bone on bone action there as Red checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Red bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mooneyham wants to clinch up but Red keeps it at a distance.
Red looks for a takedown but Mooneyham sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rose Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mooneyham lands a head kick. Red smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Red smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Red keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Red is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mooneyham throws out a loose jab but Red uses good head movement to avoid it.
Red keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mooneyham misses with a low kick as Red jumps back.
Red avoids the head kick by Mooneyham.
Red is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mooneyham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Red lands.
Mooneyham throws a head kick that half lands.
Mooneyham lands a big head kick that sends Red tumbling to the mat! Mooneyham takes a step backwards and waves Red back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Red is rocked!
Mooneyham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Red is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mooneyham is trying to force a seperation but Red has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Mooneyham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mooneyham.
Mooneyham has a couple of punches blocked by Red.
Mooneyham swings wildly with an uppercut but Red uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooneyham can't find room to land a body shot as Red controls the action.
Red seems to have got his legs back now.
Mooneyham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Red is defending well for now.
Mooneyham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mooneyham working aggressively here.
Red lands a shoulder strike.
Mooneyham throws a punch but it's blocked by Red.
Mooneyham misses with the head strike.
Red lands with a light punch inside.
Mooneyham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zack Mooneyham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Red scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Red's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooneyham throws a head kick but Red moves out of range.
A jab from Red does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Mooneyham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Red dives in and grabs Mooneyham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mooneyham pushes down on Red's head and hops out.
Red lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Red both land. Nice combination.
Red darts in looking for a takedown but Mooneyham gets double underhooks and turns Red into the cage.
Red lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mooneyham.
Red scores with a jab. Mooneyham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Red scores with a sloppy right hand. Mooneyham should have avoided that one.
Red takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Red scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mooneyham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mooneyham motions for Red to come forward. Mooneyham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mooneyham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mooneyham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rose Red will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rose Red's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Red blocks a leg kick.
Red connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mooneyham scoring well with a low kick there.
Mooneyham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mooneyham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Red darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mooneyham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Red counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mooneyham in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mooneyham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Red paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mooneyham throws a sloppy head kick and Red moves out of range easily.
Red connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mooneyham throws a sloppy head kick
and Red connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mooneyham tries to work over Red's front leg with a kick but Red checks it.
Red checks a low kick from Mooneyham.
Red takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Red fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mooneyham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Red shoots in and drives through. Mooneyham sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red lands with a cross.
Red lands a really nice looking cross but Mooneyham seems unphased.
Red scores with a decent looking hook.
Red blocks a head kick by Mooneyham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooneyham tries to clinch
and Mooneyham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mooneyham tries to clinch up
and Red counters with a two punch combo.
A lazy body kick from Mooneyham
and Red counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Red.
Red connects with a crisp jab.
Red connects with a crisp jab.
Mooneyham throws a head kick but Red moves out of range.
Red dips to his left and cracks Mooneyham with an uppercut!
Red scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mooneyham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mooneyham throws a sloppy head kick
and Red counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Red bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mooneyham's head backwards.
Mooneyham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Red tries to counter with a takedown but Mooneyham is quick to defend against it.
Red darts in and clinches Mooneyham up against the cage.
Red jumps guard but Mooneyham stands there with Red around his waist. Red gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooneyham tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
Red can't break the clinch.
Red blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mooneyham misses with a punch to the body.
Red blocking some punches.
Mooneyham tries to land a knee to the head but Red blocks with his arms.
Mooneyham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Red scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mooneyham missing with knees to the body.
Mooneyham is trying to break the clinch but Red is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooneyham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mooneyham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Red clinches with his opponent.
Mooneyham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red drags the fight down to the ground.
Mooneyham prevents Red from getting back to his feet.
Red is striking but Mooneyham is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mooneyham working over Red with some ground and pound. Red looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Red wants to get back to his feet.
Red knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mooneyham on the ground.
Mooneyham decides to stand up.
Mooneyham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mooneyham throws a head kick that misses
and Red counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooneyham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Red.
Mooneyham throws a leg kick but Red moved away.
Mooneyham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Red darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mooneyham stuffs the takedown.
Mooneyham wants to counter with a clinch but Red pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rose Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Red coming out on top.
Mooneyham misses with a low kick.
Red is looking to counter punch.
Red gets a clinch.
Mooneyham being controlled against the cage.
Rose Red is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mooneyham misses with a body punch.
Zack Mooneyham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mooneyham tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rose Red showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Red, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rose Red!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nash Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nash Banks!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the cage and back into range.
Banks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Banks settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Burns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banks has time to react.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.
Nash Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks throws a combination. Burns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Burns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Banks misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burns counters with a one-two to the body.
Burns tries to move into range but Banks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Burns is rocked!
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Banks.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Banks throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Burns misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses the body punch
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Banks.
Banks lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Burns goes down and covers up as Banks starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nash Banks!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Slapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brain Buro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buro has chosen Brian Boro`s March as his entrance music. Brain Buro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Slapper!
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, Brain Buro!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buro scores with a punch to the head.
Slapper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buro under the eye.
Buro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slapper throws a right hand that misses
and Buro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slapper throws out a loose jab but Buro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slapper tries to move into range but Buro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Slapper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slapper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Buro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buro connects with the punch.
Slapper is rocked!
Buro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slapper.
Oh Slapper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Buro misses.
Buro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slapper seems to have got his legs back now.
Buro missing with a left hand there. Slapper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buro loads up on a big right hand but Slapper slips the punch.
Buro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slapper circles away quickly and effectively.
Buro throws a lazy right hand but Slapper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slapper throws a hook but Buro avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro lands a nice shot to the body.
Slapper moves into range and clinches up with Buro.
Buro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Buro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Buro tries to circle away but Slapper has him pinned against the cage.
Buro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slapper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slapper tries to land knees in the clinch but Buro avoids the damage to the body.
Slapper tries to land knees in the clinch but Buro avoids the damage to the body.
Slapper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slapper can't find room to land a body shot as Buro controls the action.
Buro is trying to force a seperation but Slapper has the dominant position.
Buro is trying to push Slapper away but Slapper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slapper has a couple of punches blocked by Buro.
Buro has had enough of the clinch but Slapper keeps him there for the moment.
Buro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Buro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buro breaks from the clinch.
Buro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro drops his hands momentarily and Slapper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slapper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Buro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buro cracks Slapper with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Buro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slapper to stand back up!
Buro throws an overhand right that drops Slapper like a sack of potatoes! Buro dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Buro!
Brain Buro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santi Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is eRa- Enae Volare Mezzo. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
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156 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Santi Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santoro drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santoro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santoro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taisumov's head.
Santoro passes Taisumov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santoro working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Santoro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santoro stops Taisumov from getting back to his feet.
Taisumov is staying active underneath Santoro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov is trying to stand back up but Santoro is controlling him
Santoro is taking a breather. Taisumov 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.
Taisumov is staying active underneath Santoro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santoro is looking to advance position but Taisumov won't allow it.
Santoro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santoro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santoro prevents Taisumov from standing back up.
Santoro trying to control from half guard but Taisumov is working away.
Taisumov is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Santoro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taisumov is trying to stand up here but Santoro is controlling him well.
Santoro wants to pass the guard but Taisumov is defending well.
Santoro 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.
Taisumov is trying to stand back up but Santoro is controlling him
Taisumov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santoro on the ground.
Santoro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taisumov is looking to escape.
Santoro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro wants to pass the guard but Taisumov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santoro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taisumov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taisumov tries to get out of the position.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet.
Santoro trying to control the action but Taisumov is working from the bottom.
Santoro works his way into side control.
Santoro wants to control but Taisumov is keeping him busy.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet but Santoro drags him back down.
Santoro cracks Taisumov with a big right hand but Taisumov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Santoro tries to move to mount but Taisumov blocks the move with his legs.
Santoro prevents Taisumov from escaping the position.
Taisumov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Taisumov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santoro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Taisumov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Santoro wants to control but Taisumov is keeping him busy.
Santoro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taisumov down.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet but Santoro drags him back down.
Santoro is looking to take a break and control but Taisumov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taisumov tries to escape but Santoro is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santoro works to advance to full mount. Taisumov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taisumov is trying to stand up.
Santoro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santoro looking to control but Taisumov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taisumov really wants to buck Santoro off and get back to his feet.
Santoro is working for a guillotine from mount but Taisumov frees his head quite easily.
Taisumov tries to buck Santoro off but he can't manage it.
Taisumov is squirming around, avoiding Santoro's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santoro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Santoro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taisumov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Santoro with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santi Santoro dominated that round.
That's time! Taisumov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taisumov stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santoro.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santoro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taisumov!
Taisumov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santoro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Taisumov is trying to escape the position but Santoro is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov is not content to let Santoro control the position.
Taisumov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Santoro trying to control the position but Taisumov is working away.
Taisumov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santoro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Santi Santoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santoro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Santoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santoro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taisumov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Santoro dominating with strikes here.
Santoro dominating with strikes here.
Santoro wants to control the pace but Taisumov is squirming around nicely.
Santoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santoro raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro looking to finish Taisumov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taisumov!
Santoro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taisumov is looking to escape.
Taisumov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee warns Taisumov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro landing shots from mount.
Santoro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santoro with the ground and pound from mount.
Taisumov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Santoro wants to control the pace but Taisumov is squirming around nicely.
Taisumov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro unloading with bombs!
Taisumov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Santoro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Santoro controlling the position easily from mount.
Santoro trying to control but Taisumov is having none of it.
Taisumov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Santoro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santoro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Santoro has control of Taisumov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taisumov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Santoro landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taisumov is looking to escape.
Santoro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santoro controlling the pace for now.
Santoro looking for a guillotine from mount but Taisumov is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santoro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santoro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taisumov tries to buck Santoro off but he can't manage it.
Santoro working the ground and pound effectively.
Taisumov tries to buck Santoro off but he can't manage it.
Santoro with a couple of short strikes.
Taisumov is rocked!
Santoro lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Taisumov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santoro working Taisumov over with strikes here.
Santoro lands a big elbow - Taisumov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Taisumov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Santi Santoro!
Santi Santoro 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anon Ymous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes into the arena with White Rabbit blaring out of the sound system. Tim Hawk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
144 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hawk!
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, Anon Ymous!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ymous misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ymous throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Ymous closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawk quickly recovers to half guard.
Ymous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ymous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ymous.
Ymous slips a nice elbow through Hawk's hands, connecting with Hawk's forehead.
Ymous wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ymous on the ground.
Ymous wants to pass the guard but Hawk is defending well.
Ymous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ymous lands a nice short elbow.
Ymous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Ymous in his half guard.
Ymous is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ymous pulls his head out easily.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ymous pulls his head out easily.
Ymous is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ymous takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ymous is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Ymous there.
Ymous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hawk looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ymous pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ymous lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hawk hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ymous working for a guillotine from mount but Hawk is in no mood to give up.
Hawk is looking to improve his position but Ymous isn't that keen on the idea.
Ymous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ymous raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ymous with good strikes from the mount here!
Hawk is rocked!
Ymous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ymous unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hawk wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ymous celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anon Ymous!
A relieved looking Anon Ymous thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tim Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'I Always hated how i had a glass jaw and lanky limbs but i stuck with it.Next time im gonna come back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time of our Lives. Vernon La Grande is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Jergensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vernon La Grande!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jergensen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
La Grande tries to kick Jergensen off but Jergensen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jergensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jergensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jergensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jergensen misses with a head shot. La Grande uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jergensen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jergensen passes to side control.
An elbow from Jergensen crashes against the mat.
Jergensen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen advances to full mount.
Jergensen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jergensen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jergensen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jergensen misses with a head shot.
Jergensen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jergensen raining down shots from the mount!
Jergensen looking to ground and pound but La Grande is blocking nicely.
Jergensen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen looking to ground and pound but La Grande is blocking nicely.
Jergensen unloads with some shots from mount but La Grande bucks and avoids them well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jergensen throws some wild stikes that La Grande manages to avoid easily.
Jergensen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jergensen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jergensen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jergensen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for La Grande because Jergensen loaded up on that one.
Jergensen punching from mount but La Grande doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jergensen unloads with some shots from mount but La Grande bucks and avoids them well.
La Grande holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jergensen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jergensen looking to ground and pound but La Grande is blocking nicely.
Jergensen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jergensen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for La Grande because Jergensen loaded up on that one.
La Grande is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jergensen unloads with some shots from mount but La Grande bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Jergensen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jergensen throwing strikes here but La Grande is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
La Grande blocking the ground and pound.
Jergensen throwing strikes but La Grande bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Jergensen working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jergensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in La Grande's guard.
La Grande working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a strike but La Grande rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Jergensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Grande is one step ahead there.
Jergensen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but La Grande has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
La Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Grande rushes Jergensen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jergensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jergensen has La Grande pressed against the cage, preventing La Grande from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jergensen struggles to land a body shot inside as La Grande controls his hands.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jergensen blocks an elbow strike.
La Grande is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jergensen is defending well for now.
La Grande is trying to maintain a safe position but Jergensen gets an underhook and turns La Grande into the cage.
La Grande throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jergensen wants to stall.
Jergensen is trying to trip La Grande. He has hold of a leg but La Grande is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jergensen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
La Grande not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Jergensen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Jergensen is working hard here to advance position.
Jergensen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Grande is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jergensen scoring with some ground and pound.
Jergensen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if La Grande can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jergensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as La Grande works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sven Jergensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jergensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jergensen throws a strike but La Grande rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jergensen seems keen to control La Grande's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen is trying to keep La Grande in close.
Jergensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jergensen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
La Grande stopping the sweep attempt from Jergensen.
La Grande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jergensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jergensen misses with a takedown attempt
and La Grande counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
La Grande wants to clinch up but Jergensen keeps it at a distance.
Jergensen shoots in looking for a takedown. La Grande tries to sprawl out of it but Jergensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Grande manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen closes the distance and clinches up with La Grande, looking for a takedown. Jergensen pushes La Grande against the cage but La Grande circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jergensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around La Grande's waist but La Grande gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jergensen off to one side.
La Grande is looking to clinch but Jergensen is avoiding it.
La Grande throws a leg kick which misses Jergensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jergensen tries to avoid it.
Jergensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Grande avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
La Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Jergensen circles away.
La Grande connects with a high kick.
Vernon La Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Grande cracks the inside of Jergensen's front leg.
Jergensen has managed to clinch.
La Grande misses with an elbow strike.
Jergensen is looking for a takedown.
La Grande blocks a body shot from Jergensen.
Jergensen has clasped his hands together around La Grande's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jergensen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but La Grande is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen throws a strike aimed at the side of La Grande's head but La Grande avoids it well.
La Grande bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Grande manages to avoid it.
Jergensen backing away here, and La Grande unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jergensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has La Grande pinned against the cage. La Grande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
La Grande tries to clinch there but Jergensen circles away.
Jergensen looking to score a takedown here. La Grande is defending well but Jergensen drives through and ends up in La Grande's guard.
Jergensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jergensen throwing strikes but missing.
Jergensen throws a strike but La Grande rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jergensen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Sven Jergensen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jergensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has La Grande pinned against the cage. La Grande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
La Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jergensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jergensen closes the distance and clinches.
La Grande gets underhooks to prevent Jergensen's takedown attempt.
Jergensen wants to take the fight to the mat but La Grande manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jergensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen stalling in the clinch but La Grande improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by La Grande as Jergensen tries to tie him up.
Jergensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Grande can do to turn this around?
Jergensen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but La Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jergensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La Grande is defending well.
La Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande is pressed up against the cage. Jergensen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag La Grande down to the mat. La Grande avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La Grande throws a right hand that Jergensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jergensen also avoids with ease.
La Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jergensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Grande leaves Jergensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jergensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vernon La Grande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Grande wants to clinch but Jergensen slips to the side
and Jergensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jergensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jergensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
La Grande wants to stand up but Jergensen is controlling him.
Jergensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jergensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
La Grande wants to get back to full guard.
Jergensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jergensen misses with a head shot. La Grande uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jergensen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jergensen passes La Grande's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jergensen moves nicely into side control.
Jergensen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but La Grande is avoiding damage well.
Jergensen working the body and head with strikes.
Jergensen misses with the ground and pound.
Jergensen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but La Grande is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
La Grande avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jergensen.
Jergensen works to advance to full mount. La Grande defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jergensen looking to ground and pound but La Grande is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jergensen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jergensen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
La Grande is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jergensen throwing strikes but La Grande recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Vernon La Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jergensen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jergensen wants to pass the guard but La Grande is defending well.
Jergensen stops La Grande from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Jergensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jergensen, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Jergensen!
Post fight, Sven Jergensen stared into the camera and said 'Le Grande no more hiding!!!!'.
The defeated Vernon La Grande had this to say: 'I have to say Sven really did a great Job and i hope he goes a long way with his career...This was my Last Fight i am retiring from MMA...I might be Back in the future but I doubt it...The WWE offered me a Sweet deal and I just want to thank all the Support from all of you with my MMA carrer cheers '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Longstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korek's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Touch me - Samantha Fox. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Korek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Longstreet!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longstreet.
Korek scores with a head kick. Longstreet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy left from Longstreet finds it's target.
Longstreet misses with a double jab.
Korek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longstreet.
Longstreet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A leg kick checked by Longstreet.
Longstreet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korek tries to score with a low kick but Longstreet moves his leg out of the way.
Korek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longstreet drops Korek with a beautiful combination! Korek stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Longstreet is looking for the KO!
Korek is rocked!
Korek looks to score with a jab to the body but Longstreet is just out of range.
Oh Korek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korek takes one to the chin there.
Longstreet looks to throw the jab but Korek is out of range.
Korek moves in looking to clinch but Longstreet pushes him off.
Korek misses with an uppercut. Longstreet saw that one coming.
Korek ducks under a wild hook from Longstreet.
Korek seems to have got his legs back now.
Longstreet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korek.
A counter left hand to the body from Korek misses its target.
Longstreet connects with a body shot that sends Korek's belly button to the back.
Longstreet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Korek misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Longstreet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korek doesn't manage to clinch there - Longstreet circles away.
Korek throws a series of punches but Longstreet moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Korek as he connects with a hook.
Longstreet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Korek. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Korek misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korek looks to throw the jab but Longstreet is out of range.
Longstreet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korek looks to land a combination but Longstreet avoids it well.
Longstreet misses with a double jab.
Longstreet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korek misses with a right hand
and Longstreet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longstreet ducks under a wild hook from Korek.
Korek throws a head kick but Longstreet moves out of range.
Longstreet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Korek with a body shot.
Korek slips under a jab.
Longstreet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Longstreet misses with a looping left.
It looked like Korek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korek misses with an uppercut
and Longstreet counters with a two punch combo.
Korek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longstreet counters with a left to the body.
Korek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Korek avoids the body shot from Longstreet.
Nice uppercut there from Longstreet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longstreet lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Longstreet misses its intended target.
Korek misses with a looping left.
Longstreet misses with a hook
and Longstreet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Longstreet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Korek stuns Longstreet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Korek fails to land with a series of punches.
Longstreet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Korek clinches.
Korek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Longstreet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Korek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Korek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Korek misses.
Korek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korek looks to land a combination but Longstreet avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korek misses with a body shot.
Longstreet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korek misses with a body shot
and Korek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Longstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longstreet. Korek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Longstreet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longstreet with a jab.
A jab from Korek misses.
Longstreet misses with an uppercut.
Longstreet scores with a decent looking hook.
Korek clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longstreet avoids the elbow strike from Korek, against the cage.
Longstreet lands a right hand.
Korek lands an elbow inside that Longstreet shrugs off.
Longstreet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Longstreet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Korek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Longstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Longstreet misses.
Korek throwing a counter right hand but Longstreet manages to avoid it.
Longstreet throws a hook but Korek blocks it.
Korek cracks Longstreet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Korek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Korek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longstreet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longstreet looks to land a left hand but Korek moved out of range nicely.
Korek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Longstreet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longstreet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korek swings wildly with an uppercut but Longstreet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longstreet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longstreet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Korek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Longstreet.
Longstreet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korek looks to land a left hand but Longstreet moved out of range nicely.
Longstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Korek is just out of range.
Korek slips under a jab from Longstreet.
Longstreet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korek counters with a nice uppercut.
Longstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Longstreet.
Korek wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korek misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longstreet! But no joy.
Korek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korek lands with a nice body punch.
Longstreet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Korek finds it's way through Longstreet's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Longstreet is rocked!
Korek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longstreet is still on wobbly legs! Can Korek finish him?
Korek lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Longstreet - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Korek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michal Korek!
During a confident post fight interview, Michal Korek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bible Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edu Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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159 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bible Basher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edu Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Basher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Basher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Basher throws a head kick that Alvarez semi-blocks.
We've been told by Basher's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Basher throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Alvarez moves out of range as Basher throws a body kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Basher.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvarez 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Basher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Basher stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Basher ducks down to avoid it.
Basher closes the distance but Alvarez moves to the side
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control.
Basher is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Basher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Basher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez is trying to control Basher's posture but Basher avoids it.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Basher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Basher wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Basher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Basher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez dodges the ground and pound from Basher.
Alvarez wants to control but Basher postures up.
Basher landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Basher cracks Alvarez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Basher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Alvarez prevents Basher from improving position.
Basher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Basher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Basher working the ground and pound but Alvarez is defending the strikes.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Basher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Basher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Basher is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Basher circles away and we're back to standing.
Basher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bible Basher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edu Alvarez.
Basher misses with a kick to the body
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Basher fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Bible Basher will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basher tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basher to the ground. Basher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basher tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basher to the ground. Basher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Basher connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Basher tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Basher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Basher finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Basher cracks Alvarez with an open hand slap.
Basher cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Basher.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basher working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Basher is keeping the position.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Basher.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Basher wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alvarez is now in half guard.
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Basher trying to control here.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Basher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edu Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Basher!
Basher tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Basher is looking to get to half guard.
Basher is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Alvarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Basher working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Basher's face.
Alvarez looking to finish Basher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Basher!
Basher tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez dominating with strikes here.
Basher is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basher slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Basher is a slippery customer.
Basher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edu Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Basher lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basher.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Basher can pounce on him.
Basher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basher tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Basher keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Basher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basher looking for a sweep. Not yet Basher, not yet.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Basher lands with a slapping head kick.
Basher lands a slapping body shot.
Basher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Basher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bible Basher is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Basher!
Alvarez grinds an elbow into Basher's temple.
Basher is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Basher is working from the bottom.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alvarez misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Basher is working from the bottom.
Basher is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Basher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Basher is looking for a sweep.
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.
You can see the frustration on Basher's face as Alvarez controls the position.
Basher tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Basher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Basher!
Basher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Basher passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edu Alvarez.
I think Alvarez 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edu Alvarez!
An out of breath Edu Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker's entrance music is Heard it through the grapevine - Marvin Gaye. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Corey Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soa Palelei!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palelei avoids the body shot from Parker.
Palelei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palelei follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Parker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Parker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Palelei is looking to reverse the position.
Parker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Palelei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
Palelei trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palelei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parker is working away from the top position though.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palelei's head.
Palelei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palelei is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palelei avoid being mounted?
Parker trying to control the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Palelei is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Parker jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker scoring with punches and elbows.
Palelei is trying to control Parker's posture but Parker avoids it.
Parker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Parker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Palelei is looking to reverse the position.
Palelei manages to get back to half guard.
Palelei keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Parker thows a huge punch but Palelei dodges it nicely.
Palelei is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Palelei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Parker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Parker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parker thows a huge punch but Palelei dodges it nicely.
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. Parker connects with a nice short shot to Palelei's temple.
Parker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palelei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parker.
Palelei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Parker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palelei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palelei trying to control but Parker postures up.
Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palelei keeping hold of Parker's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing shots but Palelei is blocking nicely.
Palelei gets back to full guard.
Palelei has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Palelei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palelei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palelei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palelei trying to control the position.
Palelei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palelei has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Palelei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palelei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palelei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palelei looking to control but Parker passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Palelei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palelei stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corey Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palelei connects with an inside leg kick.
Palelei connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palelei can do to turn this around?
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Parker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Palelei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parker if he has to take too many more of those.
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palelei.
Palelei throws a solid leg kick but Parker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palelei.
Palelei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palelei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palelei looking to control.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palelei working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei pulls Parker in close to prevent any damage.
Palelei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parker trying to control but Palelei is working from the bottom.
Parker is fighting to break Palelei's control of his arms but Palelei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palelei trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.
Palelei being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palelei connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palelei lands a lovely overhand right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palelei enables Parker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palelei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parker lands a couple of elbows.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker wants to control from the top but Palelei keeps moving.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Palelei is keeping the position.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palelei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Palelei blocks nicely.
Palelei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palelei has control of Parker's left arm, preventing Parker from doing any damage.
Parker trying to control but Palelei is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Parker advances position into side control!
Palelei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Parker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palelei sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Parker working away.
Palelei is trying to buck Parker off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palelei struggling a bit here.
Parker working the ground and pound.
Palelei has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Parker 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.
Parker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Palelei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Parker off and has taken his back!
Palelei struggling to keep hold of the position.
Palelei controlling the position well here. Parker rolled but Palelei kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant 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 Corey Parker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palelei misses with a kick to the body.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palelei as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Palelei misses.
Palelei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker is looking to wear down Palelei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palelei scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palelei. That's going to slow Parker down.
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palelei controlling Parker's posture.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Palelei is retaining full guard.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palelei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker scoring with some ground and pound.
Palelei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palelei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palelei pulls Parker in close to his closed guard and prevents Parker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parker trying to control but Palelei is working from the bottom.
Palelei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corey Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Parker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Palelei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palelei controlling Parker's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Parker.
Soa Palelei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Palelei controls the action.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Palelei controls his hands.
Palelei blocks a body shot from Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palelei.
I was talking to Parker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Palelei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palelei backwards.
Parker lands a body punch.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palelei after a bit of a struggle.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Palelei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Soa Palelei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker scores with a jab. Palelei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker is working Palelei over against the cage.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker lands a body punch.
Parker lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Palelei controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Palelei controls his hands.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker prevents a body shot from Palelei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palelei.
Palelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Parker.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Palelei is rocked!
Palelei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palelei defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Palelei tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker fails with the takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palelei crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parker - the referee stops the clock and Palelei gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parker. Palelei manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker moves into the clinch.
Palelei throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Palelei's head.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palelei blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palelei or not.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker pushes Palelei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corey Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parker pushes Palelei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palelei backwards.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Palelei avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker tries a body shot but Palelei blocks it.
Palelei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker prevents Palelei from breaking the clinch.
Palelei is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Palelei is fighting off a takedown attempt but Parker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Palelei to the mat. Palelei regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Palelei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palelei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parker is in close to Palelei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palelei working a defensive guard here.
Parker is in close to Palelei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palelei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palelei pulls Parker in to control the position.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Palelei keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Palelei is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Parker being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palelei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker has Palelei up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palelei is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palelei blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Palelei trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Palelei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Palelei is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Parker cracks Palelei with a nice body shot.
Parker has clasped his hands together around Palelei's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Parker working the head with strikes.
Palelei is not content to let Parker control the position.
You can see the frustration on Palelei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Parker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Palelei some visible discomfort.
Palelei tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.
Parker working the head with strikes.
Parker working the head and body with strikes.
Palelei managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Parker.
Palelei is not content to let Parker control the position.
Parker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Palelei is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Parker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Palelei looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Parker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker is the new heavyweight champion!
Corey Parker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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pop
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