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Epic Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuroro Lucilfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 cm
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuroro Lucilfer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucilfer misses the shot to the body.
Richardson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lucilfer connects with a body shot.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucilfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucilfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucilfer cracks Richardson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Nate Richardson has been cut.
Lucilfer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lucilfer throws a right hand that misses
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucilfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
Lucilfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Richardson's head.
Richardson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Lucilfer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Richardson! Lucilfer lets Richardson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Richardson is rocked!
Lucilfer fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Richardson square on the jaw! Damn, Richardson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kuroro Lucilfer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry HuaHua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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143 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry HuaHua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HuaHua throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but HuaHua circles away.
HuaHua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before HuaHua has time to react.
A combination from HuaHua does no damage.
HuaHua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from HuaHua.
HuaHua thows a left - swing and a miss!
HuaHua throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
HuaHua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HuaHua lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
HuaHua scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and HuaHua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez swings for the body but HuaHua moves out of range.
HuaHua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HuaHua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
HuaHua works the jab nicely.
Rodriguez connects with a single shot there.
HuaHua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
HuaHua fails to land with a series of punches.
HuaHua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
HuaHua cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
HuaHua tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua misses with a low kick as Rodriguez jumps back.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by HuaHua.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HuaHua slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
HuaHua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
HuaHua drops Rodriguez with a straight right hand, right on the button! HuaHua follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry HuaHua!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Guile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Guile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buddy Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guile tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
Guile drives through and clinches with Jimenez against the cage.
Guile controlling the action here for a moment.
Jimenez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jimenez blocks an elbow strike from Guile.
Jimenez takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Buddy Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez being controlled against the cage.
Guile lands an elbow just above Jimenez 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Guile.
Guile pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimenez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guile avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guile.
Jimenez takes an elbow to the temple.
Jimenez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guile throws an elbow that misses.
Jimenez avoids the elbow strike from Guile, against the cage.
Guile lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.
Jimenez avoids a wild elbow strike from Guile.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guile.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Guile forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guile lands an elbow inside that Jimenez shrugs off.
Jimenez is rocked!
Guile controlling the action here for a moment.
Jimenez is still on wobbly legs! Can Guile finish him?
Jimenez letting Guile take a breather here.
Jimenez seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guile lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.
Guile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Guile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guile misses with an elbow strike.
Jimenez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guile avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guile missing with knees to the body.
Jimenez avoids the elbow strike from Guile, against the cage.
Guile throws an elbow that misses.
Guile avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guile creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jimenez's defenses.
Guile lands an elbow just above Jimenez 's eye.
Guile lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guile lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.
Guile stalling the fight.
Jimenez managing to block the knees to the body from Guile.
Guile creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jimenez's defenses.
Jimenez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jimenez blocks an elbow strike.
Guile creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jimenez's defenses.
That has opened up Buddy Jimenez's cut even more.
Jimenez takes an elbow to the temple.
Guile lands an elbow inside that Jimenez shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez wants a takedown but no success here.
Anthony Guile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Jimenez.
Guile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guile can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Guile lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jimenez up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Guile.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jimenez takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Guile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Jimenez's cut.
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.
Guile clinches up with Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guile leaning against his opponent.
Jimenez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guile gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guile to keep the fight standing.
Guile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jimenez dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Anthony Guile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guile controlling the action here for a moment.
Guile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guile is working Jimenez over against the cage.
Guile creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jimenez's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Guile.
Guile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimenez can do to turn this around?
Guile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jimenez is breathing heavily.
Guile lands a damaging elbow.
Guile lands an elbow just above Jimenez 's eye.
Guile lands a damaging elbow.
Guile trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guile.
Guile misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jimenez.
Guile lands an elbow inside that Jimenez shrugs off.
Guile gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guile is defending well.
Anthony Guile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Jimenez.
Guile lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guile lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Buddy Jimenez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Guile has Jimenez pressed against the cage. He pushes Jimenez back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Guile throws a beautiful elbow that sends Jimenez crashing to the floor! Guile piles on the pressure with more strikes! Jimenez is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Guile!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Fynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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194 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Fynn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Fynn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fynn misses with the combination.
Fynn throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Fynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Fynn avoids nicely.
Fynn clinches.
Simpson keeps control of Fynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Fynn tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fynn 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.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fynn.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fynn.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Fynn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fynn takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fynn tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.
Fynn moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Fynn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
Fynn slips under a jab from Simpson.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Fynn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ben Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Simpson's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Fynn down.
Fynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Fynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fynn dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Fynn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simpson clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fynn has picked Simpson up - he's going for a ride! Fynn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fynn throws a strike but Simpson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fynn throwing strikes but missing.
Fynn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Fynn from controlling successfully.
Fynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Fynn looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fynn has a closed guard, preventing Simpson from standing up.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simpson wants to stand but Fynn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simpson stands and steps away. Fynn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson works over Fynn's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fynn throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson walks into a stiff left hand from Fynn.
Simpson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fynn is out of range.
Fynn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Fynn counters with a nice body shot.
Simpson stalks Fynn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fynn's face. Fynn staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fynn throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ben Simpson has been cut.
Fynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Fynn dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Fynn slips a jab from Simpson.
It seemed like Fynn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fynn drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Fynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fynn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Fynn.
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 Ben Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Simpson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fynn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fynn rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fynn doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ben Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Fynn seems unphased.
Fynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fynn is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fynn lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fynn can do to turn this around?
Fynn moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Fynn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson misses with a hook to the body
and Fynn counters with a good, hard body kick but Simpson shrugs it off.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Fynn is out of range.
Fynn feints a counter leg kick.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fynn momentarily.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Fynn cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Fynn moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Simpson! Fynn continues to tee off on Simpson, landing with a left and a right! Fynn connects with a right hand that leaves Simpson sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Fynn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Fynn!
A very excited looking Bob Fynn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of Courage . Kshitij Singh Negi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kshitij Singh Negi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh Negi counters by clinching up.
Singh Negi blocks an uppercut.
Baba is trying to stall.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow over the top.
Baba managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like George Baba has been cut.
Baba tightens his grip and picks Singh Negi up, before dumping him to the ground. Singh Negi manages to land in guard.
Baba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baba scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Singh Negi keeping moving, preventing Baba from controlling successfully.
Baba 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.
Baba stops Singh Negi from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Singh Negi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baba trying to control but Singh Negi is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up but Baba circles away and keeps his distance.
Baba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Singh Negi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh Negi sprawls and moves away.
Singh Negi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Singh Negi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh Negi doesn't manage to clinch there - Baba circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Singh Negi wants to clinch.
Baba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh Negi tries to avoid it but Baba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh Negi to the ground. Singh Negi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Singh Negi's guard.
Baba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baba has gone for a leg lock! Singh Negi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baba's guard.
Baba has Singh Negi pulled in close to control his posture.
Singh Negi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh Negi is one step ahead there.
Baba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singh Negi manages to get himself to full guard.
Singh Negi can't keep his opponent in guard - Baba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baba trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi wants to get back to his feet.
Baba is looking to take a break and control but Singh Negi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Baba's cut.
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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Singh Negi gets caught flat footed, as Baba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baba is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh Negi has wrist control.
Singh Negi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baba throws a big right hand that misses.
Baba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
George Baba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Baba crashes against the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh Negi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi is not content to let Baba control the position.
Baba just content to control the position.
Baba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baba working the ground and pound but Singh Negi is defending the strikes.
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.
The ground and pound from Baba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Baba trying to control the action but Singh Negi is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baba moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Singh Negi is looking to escape.
Baba lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baba tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Baba looking to control but Singh Negi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baba lands a big shot there that rocks Singh Negi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Singh Negi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Singh Negi and Baba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Baba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Baba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Baba's cut.
That's time! Baba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh Negi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baba.
Kshitij Singh Negi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh Negi as he avoids it easily.
Baba drives through with a takedown into Singh Negi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baba advances position into side control!
Baba wants to control but Singh Negi is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba cracks Singh Negi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba trying to control the action but Singh Negi is working from the bottom.
Baba advances to mount.
Baba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba content just to control the position here.
Baba is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Singh Negi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Singh Negi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Singh Negi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baba.
Baba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baba is looking for a kimura here.
Baba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baba lands a nice short elbow.
Baba stalling.
Baba wants to control but Singh Negi is keeping him busy.
Kshitij Singh Negi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baba controlling the pace.
Baba is looking for a kimura but Singh Negi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baba to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh Negi to regain full guard.
Singh Negi wants to stand and escape but Baba is having none of it.
Baba stays in close to Singh Negi's body and controls the position.
Baba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Singh Negi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Singh Negi has escaped and now he's on top!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baba looking for a sweep. Not yet Baba, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Baba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baba, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Baba!
George Baba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Octavius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money has chosen Money for Nothing as his entrance music. Julius Octavius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gimme Money's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Octavius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gimme Money!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money throws a leg kick
and Octavius counters with a good low kick that Money was not able to check.
Money jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Octavius scoring well with a low kick there.
Octavius goes for a double leg but Money avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Money continues to drive forward.
Octavius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Money coming out on top.
Money misses with an uppercut.
Octavius is looking to counter with a body kick.
Octavius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Money with a jab.
It looks like Julius Octavius has been cut.
Octavius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Money.
Octavius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Octavius moves out of range of the strikes.
Money throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Octavius as he checks the leg kick.
Octavius wants to land a leg kick but Money is out of range.
Money attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Octavius closes the distance and clinches up with Money, looking for a takedown. Octavius pushes Money against the cage but Money circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Octavius scores with a leg kick.
Money connects with a solid leg kick.
Money feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Octaviuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money misses with a jab to the body
and Octavius counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Money. That's going to slow Octavius down.
Octavius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Money connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Octavius is rocked!
Octavius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Octavius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Octavius.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Octavius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Octavius throws the kick towards the body but Money avoids it.
Octavius seems to have got his legs back now.
Octavius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Money on his heels. He'll look to pass Money's guard now, I'm sure.
Our spies down at at The Iron Palace inform us that Money has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Money looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Octavius is defending well. Money quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Octavius has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Money celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gimme Money!
Gimme Money really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition 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 Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contreras has chosen Gidafilia Kaliente as his entrance music. Andrew Morgan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Contreras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Good exchange - Contreras coming out on top.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Contreras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contreras misses with a looping right.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Contreras's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Contreras misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Contreras's head but Contreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Contreras moved away.
A little jabbing left from Contreras on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Contreras moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Contreras looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morgan lands with a right hand.
Contreras misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Contreras.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Contreras lands a lovely overhand right.
Contreras throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
A big left from Contreras misses.
Morgan throws out a powerful jab.
Morgan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morgan slips a straight right by Contreras.
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Contreras has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Contreras misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Contreras.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Contreras has time to react.
Morgan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contreras.
Morgan slips a straight right by Contreras.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Contreras counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan throws a hook but Contreras avoids it easily.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Contreras's head but Contreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan defending well as Contreras loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Contreras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contreras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Contreras scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Contreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Contreras misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Contreras backing up. Contreras nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan cracks Contreras with an open hand slap.
Contreras throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Contreras 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan scores with a jab. Contreras acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Contreras circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Contreras throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Contreras is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Contreras keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contreras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan is looking for a counter combo.
Andrew Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Contreras throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Contreras throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Contreras misses.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Contreras takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Contreras on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Contreras.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Contreras misses with a straight right.
Contreras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Contreras misses.
Morgan slips a jab from Contreras.
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 Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan scores with a sloppy right hand. Contreras should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Contreras slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contreras tries to counter by closing the distance.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Contreras.
Contreras thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Morgan.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Contreras is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Contreras misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Contreras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan with a jab.
Andrew Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Contreras doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Contreras wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side
and Contreras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Contreras.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Contreras! But no joy.
Contreras gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Contreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Contreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreras lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Contreras feints a counter leg kick.
Contreras throws a leg kick but Morgan checks it.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Morgan throws a big counter combination but Contreras scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Contreras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Contreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Contreras moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Contreras takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morgan slips under a jab from Contreras.
Contreras scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
As Morgan backs off Contreras throws a huge counter combo but Morgan manages to avoid it all.
Contreras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Contreras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Contreras bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head.
Contreras throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Morgan throws a hook but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Contreras manages to get underhooks.
Contreras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Contreras misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contreras moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan defending well as Contreras loads up on a big left hand.
Contreras avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contreras.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Contreras circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan misses with a shot to the body
and Contreras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contreras.
Contreras misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Contreras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Contreras steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morgan.
Contreras misses with a body shot.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contreras manages to avoid it.
Contreras lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Contreras takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Contreras misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Contreras.
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Contreras finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
Contreras misses with a looping right.
Contreras throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Contreras fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Contreras.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Contreras.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Contreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Contreras down.
Contreras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contreras swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Contreras lands with a cross.
Contreras throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a two punch combo.
Contreras throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Contreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan misses with a jab to the body
and Contreras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Contreras.
Contreras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Contreras moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Contreras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contreras misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Contreras lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contreras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Contreras blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras misses with a straight right.
Contreras misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Contreras throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Contreras with a hook.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Contreras to counter with a crisp jab.
Contreras takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Contreras wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Contreras misses with a left hand
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Contreras throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Contreras.
Contreras looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Contreras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan swings for the body but Contreras moves out of range.
Contreras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan moves out of range as Contreras strikes.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Contreras checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Contreras moves out of range.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Contreras.
Alejandro Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Morgan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrew Morgan!
An out of breath Andrew Morgan 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 Bernard Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone Jr has chosen Who Let the Dogs Out as his entrance music. Zoey Malone Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malone Jr. Malone Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malone Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bear finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone Jr's head.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Bear with a hook.
It looks like Zoey Malone Jr has been cut.
Bear with a poor takedown
enabling Malone Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone Jr tests Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone Jr stuns Bear with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Malone Jr - just one landing.
Bear scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bear moves away from the strike by Malone Jr.
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
Bear half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malone Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bear throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malone Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Bear finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malone Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malone Jr keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Malone Jr is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bear misses with a hook. Malone Jr ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Bear.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bear counters with a shoot takedown. Malone Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Malone Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone Jr controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malone Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone Jr closes the distance and pushes Bear back into the cage.
Malone Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malone Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malone Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malone Jr lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bear.
Bernard Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear loads up on a big right hand but Malone Jr slips the punch.
Bear moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malone Jr slips under a jab from Bear.
Malone Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malone Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malone Jr lands with a right hand.
Zoey Malone Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear connects with a body shot that sends Malone Jr's belly button to the back.
Malone Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Bernard Bear will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bear scores with the left hand. Malone Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Malone Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bear connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone Jr's hands.
Bear throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Bear walks into a stiff left hand from Malone Jr.
Bear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bear misses with a straight left.
Bear is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Bear punishes Malone Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Malone Jr.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
Malone Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but Bear is out of range.
Bear changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut.
Malone Jr loads up on a big right hand but Bear slips the punch.
Bear digs a good body shot into Malone Jr's ribs.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear cracks Malone Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bear avoids the body shot from Malone Jr.
Bear misses with a straight right.
Malone Jr throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Bernard Bear is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Malone Jr.
Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Bear.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear.
Bear throws a shot from downtown. Malone Jr moves away and avoids it.
Bear drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bear throws a hook but Malone Jr blocks it.
A slow jab from Malone Jr misses its intended target.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Malone Jr digs a good hook to Bear's body.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear lands a nice shot to the body.
Bear missing with a left hand there. Malone Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Malone Jr.
Bear lands a jab.
Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Bear moved out of range.
Malone Jr cracks Bear with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Bear misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bear misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Bear.
Malone Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bear.
A punch lands to the side of Malone Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bear lands a glancing blow to the side of Malone Jr's head.
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone Jr! But no joy.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr lands a nice hook to Bear's body. Bear takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone Jr slips under a jab from Bear.
Malone Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Bear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bear moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone Jr.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear lands an overhand right.
Malone Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Malone Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a series of punches but Malone Jr avoids them all with ease.
Malone Jr rushes Bear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Bear - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands with a left to the head.
Malone Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bear's elbow.
Malone Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but Bear is out of range.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bear.
Bear working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bear.
Bear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malone Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bear cracks Malone Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bear postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bear throwing strikes but Malone Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malone Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malone Jr's best efforts.
Bear is trying to maintain the position but Malone Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Bear controlling the position for now.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Malone Jr has control of the leg.
Bear trying to control but Malone Jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bear wants to sweep but Malone Jr has passed to side control!
Bear is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hells Balls Grappling Academy , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bear tries to buck Malone Jr off but Malone Jr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear wants to control but Malone Jr postures up.
Bear is trying to work for a sweep but Malone Jr has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bear swings for the body but Malone Jr moves out of range.
Bear drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Bear.
The crowd cheers as Bear lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone Jr doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Zoey Malone Jr's cut even more.
Bear throws a series of punches but Malone Jr avoids them all with ease.
Malone Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bear with a body shot.
Malone Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malone Jr slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Malone Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malone Jr moves into the clinch.
Bear looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malone Jr tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Malone Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malone Jr just leaning against Bear, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear working hard to break the clinch.
Malone Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Bear misses the jab.
Bear looks to throw the jab but Malone Jr is out of range.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone Jr sprawls well. Malone Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr dips to his left and cracks Bear with an uppercut!
Malone Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone Jr moves away.
Malone Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Malone Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bear doesn't seem phased though.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Malone Jr.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Bear.
Bear throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malone Jr instigates a clinch.
Malone Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear defending well as Malone Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Malone Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bear throws a series of punches but Malone Jr avoids them all with ease.
Malone Jr misses with a double jab.
Malone Jr gets a clinch.
Malone Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malone Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a shot from downtown. Malone Jr moves away and avoids it.
Malone Jr stuns Bear with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bear throws a hook but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bear.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone Jr tries to clinch up but Bear circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone Jr drops Bear with a beautiful combination! Bear stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Malone Jr is looking for the KO!
Bear is rocked!
Bear throws a one two combo.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Malone Jr.
Bear throws a big counter combination but Malone Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malone Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malone Jr throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Bear misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Malone Jr throws a jab when Bear was well out of range.
Bear seems to have got his legs back now.
Malone Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bear.
Bear connects with a right hand. Malone Jr shakes it off.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Bear throws a lazy right hand but Malone Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bear moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bear slips a jab from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bear throwing a counter right hand but Malone Jr manages to avoid it.
Bear throws a right and a left that Malone Jr avoids nicely.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bear's belly button to the back.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone Jr moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone Jr misses the target.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Malone Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bear takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Malone Jr fails to land.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malone Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Malone Jr back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone Jr as Bear tries to tie him up.
Malone Jr gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short left from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone Jr breaks the clinch.
Malone Jr rushes Bear and presses him up against the cage.
Malone Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone Jr manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bear at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear slips a straight right by Malone Jr.
Bear throws a right hand that misses
and Malone Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bear uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone Jr.
Bear moves out of range of the strikes.
Malone Jr takes one to the chin there.
Malone Jr slips under a jab.
Malone Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bear counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malone Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bear.
Malone Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone Jr.
Bear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone Jr.
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone Jr lands a big head kick that sends Bear tumbling to the mat! Malone Jr takes a step backwards and waves Bear back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bear misses with a takedown attempt - Malone Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Malone Jr moves out of range as Bear strikes.
A big right from Malone Jr misses.
Malone Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malone Jr works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Bear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoey Malone Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malone Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone Jr!
Zoey Malone Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want my belt back! Mellow You beat me on a fluke and there is no way in hell your gonna do it again!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leija comes to the cage accompanied by Original Nuttah. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farfy Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Leija gets double underhooks and turns Farfy Iii into the cage.
Leija misses with a left hand
and Farfy Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Leija works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leija misses with an uppercut. Farfy Iii saw that one coming.
Leija leaves Farfy Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farfy Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Farfy Iii misses with a takedown
and Leija counters with a one-two to the body.
Alfredo Leija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii throws a jab when Leija was well out of range.
Farfy Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leija swivels and escapes.
Good exchange - Leija coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Leija . No joy for Farfy Iii on that attempt.
Farfy Iii goes for a double leg but Leija avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leija continues to drive forward.
Leija swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Farfy Iii counter with a right hand.
Farfy Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leija throws out the jab.
Farfy Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfy Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farfy Iii misses with a hook. Leija ducked under it nicely.
Leija lands an overhand right.
Farfy Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leija to score with a decent uppercut.
Farfy Iii is rocked!
We've been told by Leija 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leija lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Farfy Iii up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Leija from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Farfy Iii's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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pop
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RATING
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