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USFC 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rose Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose Red has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cletus Kasady's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletus Kasady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rose Red!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasady is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Red.
Jab from Red.
Red is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasady.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Red misses with a hook.
Kasady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kasady defending well as Red loads up on a big left hand.
Red works over Kasady's head and body with a nice combination.
Kasady throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Red lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red tries to work over Kasady's front leg with a kick but Kasady checks it.
Kasady looks for a takedown but Red sprawls well.
Kasady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Red tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kasady defends well and Red ends up having to push Kasady into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Red misses.
Kasady has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Disciples Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasady manages to avoid it.
Red connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasady. Kasady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Red misses.
Red cracks Kasady with an open hand slap.
Kasady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Red.
Kasady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasady somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Kasady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red throws a shot from downtown. Kasady moves away and avoids it.
Kasady stuffs the takedown attempt from Red. Red gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red. Kasady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasady is looking to clinch but Red is avoiding it.
Red displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kasady.
Red throws a looping overhand right but Kasady ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kasady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red is trying to get back to his feet.
Red is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Red struggling a bit here.
Kasady controls the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Red is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kasady has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kasady lands some shots froms side control.
Kasady advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Red missing with punches from the bottom.
Kasady content to control rather than advance.
Red is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasady is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Red throws a hook but Kasady blocks it.
Red 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.
Nice defenses there by Kasady.
Kasady looks for a takedown but Red sprawls well.
Red misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Red looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Red wants to clinch up but Kasady keeps it at a distance.
Kasady slips a jab from Red.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Red dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Red misses with a head kick.
Rose Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasady circles away.
Kasady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Red moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Kasady with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Red does no damage.
Kasady takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Red misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Kasady misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Red counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Kasady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red misses with a straight left.
Kasady attempts a counter takedown but Red avoids it well and moves away.
Red with a hook.
Red swings for the body but Kasady moves out of range.
Kasady half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red lands a really nice looking cross but Kasady seems unphased.
Kasady takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Red lands a jab to the head.
Kasady takes a jab right on the kisser.
Red throws a right hand that misses
and Kasady counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Red wants to get back to his feet but Kasady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kasady sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kasady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Red trying to control the position.
Red has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kasady sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kasady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Red.
Red misses with a looping left.
Kasady misses with a takedown attempt - Red sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Red is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Red misses.
Red throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasady moves away from the strike by Red.
Kasady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Red throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Red.
Red throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasady on the side of the head.
Kasady moves forwards but Red connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Red misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasady counters with a single leg into guard. Red didn't expect that.
Red is looking to stand up but Kasady isn't so interested in that idea.
Red being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Red's head.
Kasady advances position into side control!
Red is trying to escape the position but Kasady is controlling the position.
Red is pushing Kasady's head away, looking to escape. Kasady manages to hold on to the position though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red pushes Kasady away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kasady gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kasady controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Red showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kasady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Red but Red pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Red throws out a counter right but Kasady avoids it with no problem.
Rose Red seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasady moves away from the strike by Red.
Red fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Red looks to land a right hand but Kasady moved out of range.
Kasady dives in for a single leg takedown but Red sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Red tries to sprawl but Kasady drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kasady is thwarting Red's attempts to control the position.
Kasady is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red wants to get back to his feet.
Red wants to control but Kasady is having none of it.
Kasady unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red gets back to half guard.
Kasady controlling the action here.
Kasady is working for a submission of some sort.
Red is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cletus Kasady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Red is trying to stand up here but Kasady is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady works his way into full mount!
Kasady controlling from the full mount.
Red wants to hold on but Kasady pushes him away.
Kasady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Red trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kasady controlling from mount.
Red is in a horrible position here. Kasady smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady with good strikes from the mount here!
Kasady content just to control the position here.
Red is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kasady looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kasady landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady dominating with strikes here.
Kasady content just to control the position here.
Kasady's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kasady fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rose Red is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kasady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Red is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cletus Kasady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasady lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Kasady showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Red 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rose Red!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punka Tuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punka Tuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hawk!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuka closes the distance and clinches up with Hawk, looking for a takedown. Tuka pushes Hawk against the cage but Hawk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tuka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuka closes the distance and clinches up with Hawk, looking for a takedown. Tuka pushes Hawk against the cage but Hawk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punka Tuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawk is fending him off so far but Tuka persists. Nope, Hawk circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Hawk as Tuka shoots in.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tuka has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tuka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tuka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuka gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Tuka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tuka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hawk after a bit of a struggle.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tuka crunches a lovely knee into Hawk's ribcage.
Tuka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hawk has Tuka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tuka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tuka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tuka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawk as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuka tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuka shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense.
Tuka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tuka misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawk is fending him off so far but Tuka persists. Nope, Hawk circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuka.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuka shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tuka drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuka lands a nice knee to the body.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tuka prevents it.
Tuka goes for a takedown attempt but Hawk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tuka shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuka fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuka fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hawk 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.
Tuka moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Tuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuka somewhat.
Punka Tuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuka shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punka Tuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Tuka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawk as he avoids it easily.
Hawk tries to sprawl but Tuka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tuka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuka.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuka shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Tuka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuka has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuka goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawk continues to drive forward.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Tuka shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuka looks for a takedown but Hawk sprawls well.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.
Tuka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawk avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawk's waist but Hawk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuka off to one side.
Tuka looks for a takedown but Hawk sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tuka shoots and misses
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuka shoots in for a double leg but Hawk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tuka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawk defends well and Tuka ends up having to push Hawk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punka Tuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Tuka avoids it with no problem.
Tuka with a poor takedown
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuka goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawk continues to drive forward.
Tuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawk swivels and escapes.
Tuka wants to clinch.
Tuka tries for a takedown but Hawk circles away easily
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuka shoots in but no luck this time.
Tim Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuka tries for a takedown but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuka tries for a takedown but Hawk circles away easily
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuka misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Tuka.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
No luck for Tuka with that takedown attempt.
Tim Hawk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuka moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Punka Tuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawk but Hawk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hawk!
In his post fight interview, Tim Hawk gave a big smile as he said 'I Cannot Express My happiness right now.I Want to thank all my fans,Sponsor,My Wife,Kids,And David Morrison.I'll be at the streets tommorow to sign your autographs and all that stuff.Also alot of people have asked me what technique i use to win,Basically i Go for the body first,When i wear them down'.
In defeat, Punka Tuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'i just need to train hard and hopefully i can win my next match'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Russell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zharkov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zharkov takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Zharkov gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Zharkov misses.
Russell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zharkov defends well and Russell ends up having to push Zharkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Russell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zharkov lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Russell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zharkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Russell.
Russell tries for a takedown but Zharkov circles away easily
so Zharkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zharkov is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russell is on top in guard.
Zharkov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Russell has his hands clasped together but Zharkov extends and breaks Russell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zharkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Zharkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Kruglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Kruglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruglov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruglov.
Kruglov lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Kruglov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jesse Gonzalez has been cut.
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!
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Jesse Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov misses with a wild combination.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruglov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez works over Kruglov's head and body with a nice combination.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Kruglov shoots in.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Kruglov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Gonzalez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Kruglov throws a big counter combo bu Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
Jesse Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruglov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kruglov slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kruglov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Kruglov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Kruglov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kruglov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Kruglov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gonzalez sprawls and moves away.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov tries to counter with a takedown but Gonzalez is quick to defend against it.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Kruglov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Kruglov counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Kruglov to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Kruglov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jesse Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maxim Kruglov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Kruglov lands with a slapping head kick.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruglov counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Kruglov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kruglov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruglov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Kruglov throws a big counter combo bu Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
Kruglov lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Kruglov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Kruglov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Kruglov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Kruglov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kruglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kruglov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kruglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruglov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Gonzalez takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Kruglov.
A combination from Kruglov does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Kruglov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruglov in his tracks.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Kruglov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Kruglov's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a one-two to the body.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Kruglov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Gonzalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez sizes up Kruglov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruglov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jesse Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Kruglov persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruglov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Kruglov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Kruglov's head back.
Gonzalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maxim Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Kruglov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casey Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Jeremiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift comes to the cage accompanied by War Pigs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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27
182 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jeremiah!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Swift.
Swift throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swift walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swift misses with a head kick.
A big right from Jeremiah misses.
Jeremiah misses with an uppercut
and Swift counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Swift's head coaches at Planet Granite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeremiah blocks a head kick by Swift.
A head kick misses from Swift.
Jeremiah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jeremiah throws an overhand right that lands on Swift's shoulder, as Swift tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Jeremiah misses.
A big right from Swift misses.
Jeremiah defending well as Swift loads up on a big left hand.
Swift avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swift thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeremiah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swift.
Jeremiah misses with a wild body shot.
Swift throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremiah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swift circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Swift misses.
The fighters circling - Jeremiah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift misses with a kick to the body.
Jeremiah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swift throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swift walks into a straight right hand from Jeremiah.
Swift looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeremiah is just out of range.
Swift scores with a head kick.
Swift ducks under a wild hook from Jeremiah.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swift checks a leg kick.
Swift misses the shot to the body.
Casey Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeremiah.
Swift ducks under a wild hook from Jeremiah.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swift ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremiah moves away.
Swift throws a head kick but Jeremiah moves out of range.
It seemed like Jeremiah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Jeremiah misses.
Nice straight punches there by Jeremiah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 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.
A slow jab from Jeremiah misses its intended target.
Jeremiah looks to land a right hand but Swift moved out of range.
Swift thuds his shin into the meat of Jeremiah's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremiah scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift takes a swing at Jeremiah's ribcage but misses.
Swift works over Jeremiah's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice jab there from Swift.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swift misses with an uppercut. Jeremiah saw that one coming.
Jeremiah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swift throws a head kick but Jeremiah moves out of range.
Swift misses with a body kick.
Swift misses with a series of wild punches.
Jeremiah swinging wildly here.
Swift throws a low kick, looking for Jeremiah's leg but Jeremiah calmly moves out of range.
Swift takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Jeremiah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swift doesn't seem phased though.
Swift misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swift with a jab.
Jeremiah misses with an uppercut.
Swift misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeremiah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swift sizes up Jeremiah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swift takes a swing at Jeremiah's ribcage but misses.
Swift scores with a jab to the head.
Jeremiah connects with the punch.
Swift moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jeremiah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swift moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Jeremiah misses.
Swift thuds his right hand into Jeremiah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swift swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jeremiah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeremiah fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeremiah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swift misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeremiah throws a good cross that connects.
Jeremiah lunges at Swift with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swift's hand.
Jeremiah moves out of range of the leg kick from Swift.
Jeremiah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swift throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeremiah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Swift lands but Jeremiah takes it in his stride.
Swift lands a head kick!
Jeremiah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swift is rocked!
Swift looks to land a left hand but Jeremiah moved out of range nicely.
Oh Swift is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeremiah clinches with his opponent.
Swift seems to have got his legs back now.
A frustrated look appears on Swift's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swift pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swift misses with a head kick.
Jeremiah throws a solid leg kick but Swift takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jeremiah.
Swift ducks under a wild hook from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah swinging wildly here.
Swift slips a jab from Jeremiah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Swift lands but Jeremiah takes it in his stride.
Jeremiah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swift looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jeremiah moves out of range as Swift throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeremiah! But no joy.
Jab from Swift.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Swift dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jeremiah digs a good hook to Swift's body.
Swift throws a right and a left that Jeremiah avoids nicely.
Swift misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Swift.
Casey Swift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeremiah slips a jab and a cross from Swift.
Swift misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeremiah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Swift throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy body kick from Swift
and Jeremiah counters with a nice uppercut.
Swift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeremiah.
Casey Swift is winning the standup battle so far.
Swift on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeremiah fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Swift.
Jeremiah throws a right hand that Swift ducks under and follows up with a left that Swift also avoids with ease.
Jeremiah throws out a loose jab but Swift uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swift swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremiah blocks the body kick.
Jeremiah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift missing with a left hand there. Jeremiah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Swift. Those never looked like landing.
Swift connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremiah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swifts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swift misses with a two punch combination.
Jeremiah throws a monster overhand right that drops Swift! Jeremiah follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Jeremiah!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chiun Remo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Longstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Longstreet will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chiun Remo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Longstreet!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longstreet moves out of range of the strikes.
Remo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longstreet.
Remo feinted with a counter takedown.
Longstreet lands a jab to Remo's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Longstreet. Beautiful body shot.
Longstreet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Remo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Longstreet swivels and escapes.
Longstreet connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Longstreet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longstreet connects with a right hand. Remo shakes it off.
Remo is rocked!
Remo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Longstreet did well to prevent Remo getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longstreet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longstreet gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remo won't allow Longstreet to sweep him here.
Longstreet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Remo throws a strike but Longstreet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Longstreet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Longstreet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Remo has his foot on Longstreet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Longstreet works his way back into a safe position though.
Remo wants to sweep here but Longstreet controlling him for the moment.
Remo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Longstreet rolls with it to try and escape but Remo cranks on the arm and Longstreet is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chiun Remo!
In his post fight interview, Chiun Remo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Shopionus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar's entrance music is How do you gauge Caesar?. A fine choice. Shopionus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Truck stop - Baja maja. Ricky Shopionus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Julius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Shopionus!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar throws a right hand that misses
and Shopionus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shopionus.
Shopionus has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Shopionus swings wildly with an uppercut but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Shopionus on the inside.
Caesar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shopionus is defending well.
Caesar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shopionus is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Shopionus as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shopionus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shopionus lands with a light punch inside.
Shopionus lands a left hand.
It looks like Gaius Julius Caesar has been cut.
Caesar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shopionus is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Julius Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar is trying to drag Shopionus to the mat but Shopionus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shopionus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caesar wants to take the fight to the mat but Shopionus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shopionus tries to stall but Caesar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shopionus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caesar tries for a takedown but Shopionus manages to get underhooks.
Caesar wants a takedown.
Shopionus tries to work over Caesar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shopionus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shopionus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shopionus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caesars head.
Caesar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shopionus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Caesar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shopionus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Caesar looking for a takedown.
Caesar is breathing heavily.
Shopionus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shopionus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shopionus lands with a light punch inside.
Caesar tries to score a body lock takedown but Shopionus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Caesar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shopionus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar loads up on a big right hand but Shopionus slips the punch.
Shopionus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shopionus 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.
Shopionus lands a big uppercut and Caesar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Caesar looks OK. Shopionus waves Caesar back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caesar switches off momentarily and Shopionus cracks him with a monster right hand! Caesar topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shopionus dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shopionus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Shopionus!
Ricky Shopionus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Gaius Julius Caesar spoke after the fight, saying 'I have lived long enough to satisfy both nature and glory.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santi Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korek comes to the cage accompanied by Touch me - Samantha Fox. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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161 lbs
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156 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 New York, Michal Korek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Santi Santoro!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korek throws a shot from downtown. Santoro moves away and avoids it.
Santoro throws a series of punches but Korek moves out of range.
Korek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santoro throws a right and a left that Korek avoids nicely.
Korek misses with a looping right.
Korek lands a glancing blow to the side of Santoro's head.
Santoro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santoro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Korek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korek prevents the takedown attempt.
Korek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Korek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santoro is trying to drag Korek to the mat but Korek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Korek slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro wants to take the fight to the mat but Korek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Michal Korek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santi Santoro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Korek gets through Santoro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korek lands a left hand.
Santoro is working for takedown but Korek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Korek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santoro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Korek lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Santi Santoro has been cut.
Santoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Korek prevents it.
Santoro tries for a takedown but Korek manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Korek.
Korek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korek stops a takedown attempt from Santoro.
I was talking to Korek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Santoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santoro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korek lands a glancing blow to the side of Santoro's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santoro misses with a takedown
and Korek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santoro is rocked!
Korek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santoro on the side of the head.
Santoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Korek finish him?
Santoro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korek as he jumps to the side.
Santoro seems to have recovered his senses.
Korek throws a shot to the body.
Santoro misses with a wild combination.
Korek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santoro.
A cross from Korek lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korek avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Korek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Santoro eats them both and turns towards Korek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Korek drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Santoro right on the button. Santoro goes down! Korek follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Korek gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Korek!
A victorious Michal Korek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Buro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buro comes to the cage accompanied by Brian Boro`s March. 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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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Cabral!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buro connects with a body shot.
Cabral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buro.
Buro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabral.
Cabral is looking to clinch but Buro is avoiding it.
Cabral slips a straight right by Buro.
Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buro.
Buro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Buro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Buro throws a hook to the side of Cabral's head but Cabral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buro throws a body punch but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral takes a swing at Buro's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabral. That's going to slow Buro down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buro slips under a jab.
Cabral dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Buro misses the target.
Buro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabral stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral misses with a body kick.
Cabral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buro.
Cabral lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buro will feel that in the morning.
Buro misses with a looping left.
Cabral is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cabral slips a jab from Buro.
Buro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buro misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cabral.
Buro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabral keeps Buro at a distance using the push kick.
Cabral blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cabral. Buro shrugs it off though.
Cabral takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Buro misses.
Cabral closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buro cracks Cabral with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabral throws a push kick but Buro slaps the foot to one side.
Cabral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabral counters with a body kick.
Buro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Buro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buro scores with a body shot.
Buro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabral sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buro connects with a jab.
Cabral scores with a jab to the body.
Cabral jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabral defending well as Buro loads up on a big left hand.
Buro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buro misses with a looping left.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabral moves out of range as Buro strikes.
Buro throws a hook to the side of Cabral's head but Cabral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Cabral finds it's target.
Buro lands a nice shot to the body.
Buro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabral circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro missing with a left hand there. Cabral was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buro throws a lazy right hand but Cabral sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabral.
Cabral ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Cabral on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabral.
Buro cracks Cabral with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buro connects with a right hand. Cabral shakes it off.
Cabral feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
Buro misses with a looping left.
Buro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabral momentarily.
Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabral misses the shot to the body.
Cabral ducks under a wild hook from Buro.
Buro looks to throw the jab but Cabral is out of range.
Cabral lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Buro misses the target.
Cabral looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabral uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Cabral looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buro looks to throw the jab but Cabral is out of range.
Buro avoids the head kick by Cabral.
Buro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabral moves away.
Buro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cabral defending well as Buro loads up on a big left hand.
Cabral let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buro misses with an uppercut.
Cabral throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabral was well out of range. Poor timing from Buro.
Cabral keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabral fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buro on the side of the head.
Cabral throws a wild body kick that Buro sees coming a mile off.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buro swinging wildly here.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabral is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buro rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabral slips a jab from Buro.
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 Brain Buro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cabral cracks the inside of Buro's front leg.
Cabral lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buro's sensitive parts.
Cabral feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
Buro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Cabral.
And Cabral responds with a good body kick, but Buro manages to step out the way in time.
Cabral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Buro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabral.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buro connects with a crisp jab.
Cabral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabral has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabral fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabral lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabral fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabral looks to land a right hand but Buro moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodrigo Cabral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buro throws an overhand right that lands on Cabral's shoulder, as Cabral tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabral.
Buro tries to bum rush Cabral with a series of wild strikes but Cabral uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buro throws a looping overhand right but Cabral ducks down to avoid it.
Cabral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buro.
Cabral takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buro moves forwards but Cabral connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buro works Cabral's body with a nice hook.
Cabral takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buro cracks Cabral with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cabral is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabral.
Cabral is still on wobbly legs! Can Buro finish him?
Buro scores with a nice strike.
Cabral tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Cabral.
Buro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabral at a distance.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral misses with a head kick.
Cabral misses with a wild body shot.
Cabral walks into a straight right hand from Buro.
Cabral looks up at the clock. Bad move! Buro lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cabral. Buro pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Buro!
Brain Buro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Traylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker has chosen Heard it through the grapevine - Marvin Gaye as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Corey Parker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Traylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traylor clinches up against the cage.
Traylor scores with a hook to the body.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Traylor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Traylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Traylor lands a shot to the body.
Traylor lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Corey Parker has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Traylor.
Traylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Traylor.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Traylor.
Parker takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Traylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A right hand to the body from Traylor.
Traylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Traylor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Parker can turn it around.
Traylor lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
Traylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor drops Parker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Parker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Parker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traylor has Parker pressed against the cage. He pushes Parker back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Traylor throws a beautiful elbow that sends Parker crashing to the floor! Traylor piles on the pressure with more strikes! Parker is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Slade Traylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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