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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khal Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Know Wrestling (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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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Khal Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, I Know Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Wrestling avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Wrestling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrestling counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrestling blocks a jab.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like I Know Wrestling has been cut.
Wrestling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Stark wants to control but Wrestling is keeping busy.
Wrestling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wrestling is nestled in close to Stark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling working the head and body with strikes.
Wrestling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark wants to improve his position but Wrestling is controlling well.
Wrestling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wrestling working the head and body with strikes.
Stark trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stark wants to hold on but Wrestling pushes him away.
Wrestling scoring with strikes but Stark is staying in there.
Wrestling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wrestling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling dominating with strikes here.
Wrestling lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stark is trying desperately to improve position.
Wrestling lands a big shot there that rocks Stark but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestling landing strikes from the mount and Stark is in trouble!
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You get the feeling that Stark really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wrestling trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark is bucking up trying to escape but Wrestling cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wrestling raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wrestling cracks Stark with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wrestling unloading with bombs!
Wrestling working Stark over with strikes here.
Wrestling lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stark sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wrestling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark trying to control but Wrestling postures up.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling working the head and body with strikes.
Wrestling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stark trying to control but Wrestling postures up.
Wrestling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wrestling connects with a nice short shot to Stark's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestling drops an elbow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark is trying to stand back up but Wrestling is controlling him
Wrestling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wrestling is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Know Wrestling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Wrestling counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrestling misses the jab.
Stark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wrestling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
I Know Wrestling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wrestling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wrestling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wrestling postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrestling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestling showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling throwing strikes but missing.
Wrestling wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wrestling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark lands with a straight right. Wrestling didn't see that one coming.
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wrestling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wrestling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wrestling working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wrestling just content to control the position.
Stark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wrestling.
Wrestling working the ground and pound from side control.
Wrestling prevents Stark from escaping the position.
Wrestling cracks Stark with a big elbow.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Wrestling lands a few punches from side control.
Stark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wrestling connects with a decent elbow.
Wrestling lands a nice forearm strike.
Wrestling working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is letting Wrestling control him for a moment.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Wrestling drags him back down.
I Know Wrestling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrestling working the ground and pound.
Wrestling working the ground and pound from side control.
Wrestling postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wrestling happy to just control the position for now.
Wrestling working away.
Wrestling scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stark to see if he's OK.
Wrestling working away.
Stark tries to bench press Wrestling off him but Wrestling keeps the position.
Wrestling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
Wrestling cracks Stark with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wrestling is putting a hurting on Stark here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wrestling working the head with strikes.
Wrestling cracks Stark with a big elbow.
Wrestling controls the position.
Wrestling working the ground and pound from side control.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Wrestling scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Know Wrestling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling'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. This is the final round!
Wrestling lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrestling misses with a wild body shot.
Wrestling has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark defending well as Wrestling loads up on a big left hand.
Wrestling cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Wrestling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wrestling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wrestling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wrestling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wrestling working over Stark with some ground and pound. Stark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Wrestling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stark has hold of Wrestling's hands but Wrestling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.
Wrestling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stark looking to control.
Wrestling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Wrestling lands a couple of elbows.
Wrestling wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Wrestling is proving a slippery customer.
Wrestling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark controls Wrestling momentarily but Wrestling frees himself.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Wrestling from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Wrestling moved out of range nicely.
Wrestling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrestling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrestling displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wrestling connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Wrestling displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Wrestling.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Wrestling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wrestling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrestling stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrestling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrestling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrestling cracks Stark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wrestling tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrestling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wrestling in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling landing strikes.
Wrestling misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wrestling slows the pace down.
Wrestling lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Wrestling's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Wrestling stalls from top position.
Wrestling cracks Stark with a big right hand but Stark just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Wrestling working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I Know Wrestling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrestling 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Know Wrestling!
A pretty intense looking I Know Wrestling took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Ruffarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Starr (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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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus Ruffarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Starr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruffarino misses with a wild body shot.
Ruffarino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keith Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruffarino clinches up with Starr and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruffarino tightens his grip and picks Starr up, before dumping him to the ground. Starr manages to land in guard.
Ruffarino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starr pulls Ruffarino in close to prevent any damage.
Starr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruffarino is trying to hold Starr in close to prevent damage but Starr has managed to pass into half guard.
Ruffarino is trying to stand back up but Starr is controlling him
Ruffarino throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruffarino striking from half guard on the bottom.
Ruffarino wants to control but Starr is keeping busy.
Ruffarino has hold of Starr's hands but Starr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruffarino wants to improve his position but Starr is controlling well.
Ruffarino is looking to control Starr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruffarino avoid being mounted?
Ruffarino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Starr.
Ruffarino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruffarino is positioning himself well to prevent Starr advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruffarino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ruffarino missing with punches from the bottom.
Starr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ruffarino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Starr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruffarino has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruffarino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruffarino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ruffarino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruffarino keeping moving, preventing Starr from controlling successfully.
Starr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starr advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Starr connects with a nice short shot to Ruffarino's temple.
Starr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruffarino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Starr stands up over Ruffarino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Starr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruffarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruffarino working a defensive guard here.
Ruffarino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruffarino will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Starr won't allow Ruffarino to sweep him here.
Starr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruffarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starr postures up.
Ruffarino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruffarino 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.
Ruffarino is in close to Starr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruffarino trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Starr holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Starr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruffarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruffarino darts in looking for a takedown but Starr gets double underhooks and turns Ruffarino into the cage.
Starr forces Ruffarino back against the cage and clinches.
Starr wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruffarino turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Keith Starr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruffarino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Starr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruffarino wants to control but Starr is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruffarino cracks Starr with a big right hand but Starr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Starr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Starr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruffarino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffarino laying and praying for a moment but Starr takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ruffarino is trying to control. Starr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Starr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Starr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruffarino defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruffarino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruffarino trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruffarino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruffarino has managed to get both his arms back between Starr's legs - danger averted.
Ruffarino stands up over Starr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Our spies down at at Demon's Elite Gym inform us that Starr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr keeping moving, preventing Ruffarino from controlling successfully.
Ruffarino throwing strikes from guard but Starr blocks nicely.
Ruffarino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruffarino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruffarino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruffarino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Starr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruffarino trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruffarino misses with a takedown attempt
and Starr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruffarino thinking.
Starr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruffarino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Starr wants to get back to his feet but Ruffarino is dominant here and he's now got Starr's back!
Ruffarino avoiding Starr 's attempts to control his hands.
Starr is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruffarino misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruffarino punches the canvas rather than the man.
Starr fending off the submission attempt from Ruffarino.
Starr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ruffarino misses with a punch to the head.
Starr covering up well under a series of strikes from Ruffarino.
Ruffarino is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ruffarino connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Starr to escape the position.
Starr just trying to survive but Ruffarino is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Ruffarino dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ruffarino shoots for a double leg takedown but Starr sprawls well. He's pushed Ruffarino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Starr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruffarino sprawls well. Ruffarino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruffarino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruffarino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruffarino somewhat.
Starr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruffarino, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr tries to pull guard but Ruffarino won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffarino tightens his grip and picks Starr up, before dumping him to the ground. Starr manages to land in guard.
Starr is looking for a triangle but Ruffarino pushes his legs off easily.
Ruffarino wants to control from the top but Starr keeps moving.
Ruffarino has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Starr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ruffarino is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Starr pulls down on the head and he's put Ruffarino to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keith Starr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnolf Karstark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho comes into the arena with Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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163 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnolf Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho shoots in but Karstark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaho.
Kaho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viavao Kaho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karstark throws a body punch but Kaho moves out of range.
Kaho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arnolf Karstark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaho misses with a takedown
and Karstark counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaho.
A big right from Karstark misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karstark misses with a straight right.
Kaho attempts a counter takedown but Karstark avoids it well and moves away.
Kaho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karstark throws a right hand that Kaho ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaho also avoids with ease.
Karstark misses with a hook
and Kaho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karstark!
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.
Kaho has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Karstark!
Karstark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaho looking for a guillotine from mount but Karstark is having none of it.
Kaho wants to finish this one by submission but Karstark is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karstark working to try and regain half guard.
Kaho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karstark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho controlling his opponent.
Kaho wants to finish this one by submission but Karstark is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaho.
Karstark can't escape the position.
Kaho controlling from the full mount.
Karstark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaho working for a submission but Karstark is keeping him at bay.
Kaho looking for a guillotine from mount but Karstark is having none of it.
Karstark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karstark can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho wants to control the pace but Karstark is squirming around nicely.
Kaho looking to isolate an arm here. Karstark doesn't see it coming and as Kaho extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kaho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viavao Kaho!
Viavao Kaho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Arnolf Karstark had this to say: 'Good fight man'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rose Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Chris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rose Red!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Red misses
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red throws the left hand but Chris avoids the punch easily.
Red is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Red.
Chris tries to clinch there but Red circles away.
Red tries to clinch up but Chris circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Chris with that takedown attempt.
Chris blocks a jab.
Red shoots in and drives through. Chris sprawls well.
Red listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Red misses its intended target.
Red bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chris's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chris or perhaps it was just good defense by Red, which made it look bad.
Chris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chris tries to sprawl but Red drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chris's head.
Red is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Red has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Red tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chris.
Chris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chris keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Red wanted to stand there but Chris had control of the position.
Red trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red throws a big right hand that misses.
Chris has control of Red's left arm, preventing Red from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Red misses the target.
Red comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Red looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Red throws a hook to the side of Chris's head but Chris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Red swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Chris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red feints a jab promting Chris to slip. Red then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Red shoots in looking for a takedown but Chris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Red's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Red misses with a takedown
and Chris moves into the clinch.
Red lands an uppercut.
Chris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Red is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Red prevents a takedown attempt there.
Red lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chris.
Chris is trying to drag Red to the mat but Red just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Red misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chris is looking for a takedown.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Red. That snapped Chris's head back.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.
Red motions for Chris to come forward. Red throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Red scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Red misses with a head kick.
Chris moves out of range of the body kick.
Red keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Red throws out a powerful jab.
Rose Red seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Red will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Red pinned against the cage. Red gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris shoots in looking for a takedown. Red tries to sprawl out of it but Chris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Red manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Chris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Red.
Red lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Red. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Red.
Red avoids a kick to the body.
Chris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chris somewhat.
Red thuds a left hand into Chris's body.
Red scores with a jab to the head.
Chris swats away the attempt to clinch by Red.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris slips under a jab from Red.
Chris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Red.
Red tries to clinch but Chris is having none of it.
Red lands with a cross.
Chris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Red but Red pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Red misses with a two punch combination.
Chris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Red is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red trying to control but Chris is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red tries to stand but Chris is controlling from the bottom.
Chris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Red decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chris, up you get!
Nice shot lands for Red.
Red misses with an uppercut.
Chris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Red's half guard.
Chris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Red is just riding it out for now. Chris eventually gives up the hold.
Red has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Red is just riding it out for now. Chris eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red is pressing down on Chris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Red on the ground.
Red wants to stand and escape but Chris is having none of it.
Red can't keep his opponent in guard - Chris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Red wants to get back to his feet.
Chris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Red is trying to stand back up but Chris is controlling him
Chris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Red defending well though.
Chris blocks the strikes from Red.
Red wants to get back to his feet.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Red. Beautiful body shot.
Red connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chris goes for a double leg but Red avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Red continues to drive forward.
Chris tries to move into range but Red moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chris with a poor takedown
and Red counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Red scores with a nice head shot.
Psycho Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Red tries to avoid it but Chris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Red to the ground. Red escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Chris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chris fails with the takedown
and Chris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Red scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Red scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Red, as that shot connected.
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!
Red lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Red scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Red.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red tries a head kick but it misses.
Red paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Red lands a jab to the nose.
Red tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chris swivels and escapes.
Red tries to clinch there but Chris circles away.
Chris dives in for a single leg takedown but Red sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jab from Red.
Red is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Red lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Red misses with a head kick.
Red throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Red quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red trying to control from the bottom.
Red strikes from the bottom but Chris passes into mount!
Red tries to hold on but Chris postures up.
Chris cracks Red with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chris wants to finish this one by submission but Red is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chris.
Red is trying to stand.
Red wants to control but Chris is having none of it.
Red tries to buck Chris off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Red is surviving well by controlling Chris's body position as best he can.
Red swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Chris won't let Red get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Red is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Red is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Chris wants to finish this one by submission but Red is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chris.
Chris working Red over with strikes here.
Red sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Red is trying to stand.
Red is trying to escape back to his feet but Chris uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Red knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Psycho Chris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Red's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rose Red is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Red wants to get back to his feet.
Chris working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rose Red comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Red 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Nott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ay One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Nott has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
197 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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22
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Nott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ay One!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Nott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nott throws a body shot but no joy.
One slips under a jab.
One looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Nott misses.
Nott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from One.
Nott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nott walks into a left hand.
Nott throws a poor cross that misses
and One counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nott.
It looks like Ay One has been cut.
Nott clobbers One with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One scores with a one two! Nott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aaron Nott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nott misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Nott.
Nott misses with the combination.
Nott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nott misses the target.
Nott swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One looks like he wants to counter punch here.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nott.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
Nott looks to land a combination but One avoids it well.
One misses with an uppercut
enabling Nott to counter with a crisp jab.
One has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
One takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nott throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nott lands a left and a right that send One crashing to the mat, dazed. Nott thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
One is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nott lands a nice looking body shot.
One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nott throws out the jab.
One cracks Nott with an open hand slap.
Nott cracks One with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nott does no damage.
One jabs at Nott's body.
One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
One throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
One takes a swing at Nott's ribcage but misses.
One throws a combination. Nott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nott throws a hook but One blocks it.
One throws out a counter right but Nott avoids it with no problem.
One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nott.
One scores with a nice head shot.
Nott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Ay One's cut even more.
Nott slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by One.
One's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! One scrambles back to his feet.
One throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nott misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Nott misses with a straight right.
Nott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nott scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One lands with an uppercut that bounces Nott off the cage and back into range.
One slips a jab and a cross from Nott.
No joy there for One, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
One misses with an uppercut. Nott saw that one coming.
Nott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from One.
Nott takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
One throws a hook but Nott blocks it.
Jab, jab by Nott - just one landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nott.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Nott finish him?
The cut above Ay One's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nott was well out of range. Poor timing from One.
Nott throws a combination that misses
and One counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
One seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from One.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nott throws a nice looking combination but One bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One lands a right hook to the body.
Nott cracks One with an open hand slap.
Nott with a jab.
One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nott manages to avoid it.
One lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
One throws a body punch but Nott moves out of range.
Nott throws a shot to the body.
Nott throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting One counter with a right hand.
Nott's jab looks to have found its range, popping One under the eye.
Ay One's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nott throws a jab but it's blocked by One.
One looks to throw the jab but Nott is out of range.
One takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nott circles away quickly and effectively.
Nott cracks One with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nott has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning One to stand back up!
Nott connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks One out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Nott!
Aaron Nott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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27
155 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe misses with an uppercut.
Holgersson throws a hook to the side of Crowe's head but Crowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crowe is looking to counter the offense by Holgersson and move into the clinch.
Crowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holgersson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holgersson ducks under a wild hook from Crowe.
Holgersson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Crowe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Holgersson.
Crowe throws an overhand right that lands on Holgersson's shoulder, as Holgersson tries to avoid the shot.
Holgersson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holgersson manages to avoid it.
Holgersson with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Holgersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Crowe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holgersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
Holgersson throws a head kick that Crowe semi-blocks.
It looks like Johnny Crowe has been cut.
Johnny Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holgersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe throws a low kick but Holgersson avoids it.
Jab, jab by Crowe - just one landing.
Crowe thuds a left hand into Holgersson's body.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Holgersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowe lands a jab to the nose.
Crowe throws a looping overhand right but Holgersson ducks down to avoid it.
Holgersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crowe misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crowe, as that shot connected.
Holgersson is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Crowe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crowe connects with an inside leg kick.
Holgersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowe finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holgersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe wants to clinch.
Holgersson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Crowe misses with a leg kick.
Holgersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crowe cracks Holgersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crowe is looking to slow Holgersson down with leg kicks.
Crowe looks to land a left hand but Holgersson moved out of range nicely.
Holgersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holgersson feints the counter takedown.
Holgersson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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.
Crowe is defending against the submission attempts here by Holgersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson wants to take a breather but Crowe is having none of it.
Crowe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Holgersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Crowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but Crowe defending well.
Holgersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holgersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowe keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holgersson is looking for a kimura but Crowe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holgersson to get the leverage.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but Crowe defending well.
Holgersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crowe is trying to control but can't.
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Crowe is defending well.
Holgersson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holgersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crowe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holgersson counters with a thumping low kick.
Holgersson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crowe lands a jab to the nose.
Holgersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
Holgersson shoots and misses
and Crowe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Crowe.
Crowe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Holgersson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Crowe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Crowe!
Nils Holgersson spoke after the fight, saying 'Fyfan!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Jacobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelio Kontos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kontos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2 Unlimited - No Limit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Troy Jacobsen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stelio Kontos's chin.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Jacobsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stelio Kontos!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontos lunges at Jacobsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacobsen's hand.
It looks like Troy Jacobsen has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobsen.
Kontos wants to counter with a clinch but Jacobsen pushes him away.
Kontos throws a lazy right hand but Jacobsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobsen throws an off balance right hand
and Kontos counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Kontos on the inside.
Jacobsen goes for a takedown attempt but Kontos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacobsen slips a jab from Kontos.
Jacobsen misses with a straight right.
Kontos lands a jab.
Kontos misses with a double jab.
Kontos misses with a right hand
and Jacobsen counters with a left to the body.
Jacobsen slips a jab and a cross from Kontos.
Jacobsen cracks the inside of Kontos's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Kontos misses.
Kontos stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobsen. Jacobsen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Jacobsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos jabs Jacobsen right on the nose. Jacobsen blinks but takes it well.
Kontos lands with an overhand left.
Kontos throws a right hand that Jacobsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobsen also avoids with ease.
Jacobsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kontos missing with a left hand there. Jacobsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobsen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacobsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kontos.
Kontos misses with a hook
and Jacobsen counters with a shoot takedown. Kontos fights it but they end up in guard.
Kontos can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacobsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kontos is looking for a sweep. Jacobsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kontos is trying to control but can't.
Jacobsen is looking to take a break and control but Kontos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kontos is doing well to control the position and prevent Jacobsen from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jacobsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kontos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacobsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jacobsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kontos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kontos trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen wants to control but Kontos is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jacobsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kontos misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacobsen counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacobsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kontos keeps working.
Jacobsen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kontos tries to improve position but can't.
Kontos tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kontos is squirming around, avoiding Jacobsen's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen goes for an armbar but Kontos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kontos.
My spies in LOD - Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts inform me that Kontos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kontos stands up from Jacobsen's guard - Kontos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kontos 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.
Kontos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobsen's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelio Kontos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Jacobsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kontos throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kontos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jacobsen eats them both and turns towards Kontos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kontos swings for the body but Jacobsen moves out of range.
Jacobsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kontos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobsen misses the jab.
Kontos lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobsen's head back.
Jacobsen is rocked!
Kontos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Jacobsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Kontos.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kontos! Jacobsen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stelio Kontos!
Stelio Kontos took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Troy Jacobsen had this to say: 'I'll just have to work harder, become better, and return to kick some more ass. You'll be seeing me soon.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Boulden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 10 Years - All White. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Boulden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulden throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boulden defending well though.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Boulden defends the submission attempt.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boulden defends it well.
Smith throwing shots but Boulden is blocking nicely.
Smith in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boulden tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Steve Boulden had this to say: 'If I lose I lose there aint nuttin' I can do except keep working hard and try and stay focused.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaw Shank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Set A Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaw Shank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Grant!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shank scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shank.
Shank misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shank. Grant shrugs it off though.
Shank moves into the clinch.
Grant letting Shank take a breather here.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Shank.
Grant told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Grant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shank tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant prevents a body shot from Shank.
Grant lands an elbow that stopped Shank in his tracks for a moment.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shank misses with a body kick.
Grant unleashes a big counter combination but Shank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shank swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Shank closes the distance and clinches.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shank - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Shank scores with a hook to the body.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shank's defenses.
Shank tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Shank is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Shank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shank misses with a punch to the body.
Shank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Shank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Shank sets himself, and Grant steps forward looking for the clinch! Shank avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant slips a jab from Shank.
Shank scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shank throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shank looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Shank sets himself, and Grant steps forward looking for the clinch! Shank avoids it this time.
Shank lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Shank lands but Grant takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grant scrambles back to his feet.
Shank takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shank throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaw Shank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grant avoids the body shot from Shank.
Shank pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant blocks a body shot from Shank.
Shank tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Shank.
Shank scores with a hook to the body.
Shank misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank slowing the pace effectively.
Grant letting Shank take a breather here.
Shank tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank lands a shot to the body.
Shank manages to break the clinch.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
Grant is looking for the big counter here.
Shank misses with a two punch combination.
Grant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shank moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shank.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Shank.
A left hand lands to the body for Shank.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shank cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Shank stalls.
Grant prevents a body shot from Shank.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shank misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Shank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Shank.
Grant blocks a body shot from Shank.
Shank's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank is struggling to control the position.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw Shank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shank tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Shank.
Shank scores with a hook to the body.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaw Shank dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shank clinches up against the cage.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
Shank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Shank is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shank misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shank misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Grant prevents a body shot from Shank.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shank misses with a punch to the body.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shank tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant throws an elbow that misses.
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Shank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
Shank digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Grant blocks a body shot from Shank.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Shank blocks the elbow strike.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant blocks a body shot from Shank.
Shank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shank moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant blocks a body shot from Shank.
Shank tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shank tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Shank misses the target.
Shank has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Grant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Grant.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Shank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant misses with an elbow over the top.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Shank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaw Shank clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grant with a poor takedown
and Shank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grant avoids the body shot from Shank.
Shank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shaw Shank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shank forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
Shank breaks the clinch.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shank with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank lands an overhand right.
Shank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank lands a right hook to the body.
Shaw Shank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shank cracks the inside of Grant's front leg.
Ted Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shank moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shank.
Grant is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grant blocks a body shot from Shank.
Shank pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shank.
Shank leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Shank - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Shank.
Shank has Grant pressed against the cage.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Shank lands a body punch.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shank taking a breather.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
Grant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Shank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shank misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shank closes the distance and pushes Grant back into the cage.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shank misses with a punch to the body.
Shank stalls.
Shank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shank is pushing Grant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaw Shank had his way with Ted Grant in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Shank thuds his right hand into Grant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shank, right into the meat.
Shank swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shank.
Shank lands a high kick!
Shank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw Shank is winning the standup battle so far.
Shank scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shank throws a series of strikes that have Grant backpedaling.
Grant is rocked!
Shank is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shank and Grant are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Shank throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Grant into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Shank knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shaw Shank!
Shaw Shank retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by GSP - Not Impressed. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Cauthon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Palmer trying to stall but Cauthon improves his position.
Palmer is trying to maintain a safe position but Cauthon gets an underhook and turns Palmer into the cage.
Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cauthon gets control of Palmer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cauthon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cauthon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Palmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
Cauthon working for a triangle but Palmer defends it easily.
Cauthon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Palmer passes into side control.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Palmer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Palmer working away.
Cauthon is trying to improve his position.
Palmer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cauthon!
Palmer wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Palmer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cauthon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cauthon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cauthon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cauthon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cauthon throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to sweep but no luck.
Cauthon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cauthon postures up.
Cauthon is working Palmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cauthon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Cauthon throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.
Cauthon trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cauthon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cauthon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Cauthon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cauthon lands a couple of digs.
Cauthon stands and throws Palmer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Palmer tries to buck Cauthon off but Cauthon is having none of it.
Cauthon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cauthon working away.
Cauthon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cauthon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cauthon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palmer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Cauthon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palmer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Palmer is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cauthon is trying to ground and pound but Palmer uses the momentary lack of control by Cauthon to regain half guard.
Cauthon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palmer sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matrim Cauthon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cauthon fails with a takedown attempt.
Cauthon sets himself, and Palmer steps forward looking for the clinch! Cauthon avoids it this time.
Cauthon gets tackled into the cage by Palmer. Palmer maintains the clinch.
Palmer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cauthon is trying to drag Palmer to the mat but Palmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Palmer stops a takedown attempt from Cauthon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matrim Cauthon. 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.
Palmer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cauthon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palmer is defending well.
Our sources have told us that Cauthon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmer trying to stall but Cauthon improves his position.
Palmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cauthon is looking for a takedown.
Cauthon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmer after a bit of a struggle.
Cauthon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cauthon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cauthon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matrim Cauthon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palmer as he jumps to the side.
Palmer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palmer clinches.
Palmer is pushing Cauthon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cauthon wants a takedown but no success here.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cauthon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palmer prevents it.
Cauthon wants a takedown.
Cauthon wants a takedown but no success here.
Cauthon wants to take the fight to the mat but Palmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cauthon tries to pull guard but Palmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cauthon is trying to drag Palmer to the mat but Palmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cauthon wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cauthon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmer after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer stalling in the clinch.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Cauthon being controlled against the cage.
Cauthon pulls Palmer into guard.
Cauthon looking for a guillotine here but Palmer defends easily.
Palmer trying to control but Cauthon is working from the bottom.
Matrim Cauthon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cauthon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cauthon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cauthon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control but Cauthon is working from the bottom.
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palmer is pushing down on Cauthon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cauthon is fighting to maintain full guard but Palmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cauthon looking for submissions off his back.
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura but Cauthon is defending well.
Cauthon punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cauthon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cauthon is refusing to be controlled, as Palmer sits in half guard.
Cauthon is looking for a sweep. Palmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cauthon dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palmer instigates a clinch.
Palmer looking to slow down the pace here.
Palmer is trying to stall.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cauthon backwards.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cauthon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matrim Cauthon. 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cauthon or perhaps it was just good defense by Palmer, which made it look bad.
Cauthon darts in and clinches Palmer up against the cage.
Cauthon tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Cauthon drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer is pushing Cauthon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cauthon up against the cage.
Palmer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cauthon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cauthon tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
Cauthon wants the takedown. Palmer is fighting it off but Cauthon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Palmer's guard against the cage.
Palmer is trying to control the position but Cauthon postures up.
Palmer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cauthon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cauthon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cauthon throwing strikes but missing.
Cauthon won't allow Palmer to sweep him here.
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cauthon.
Cauthon postures up and lands a big shot to Palmer's brow.
Cauthon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cauthon trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palmer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cauthon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cauthon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon working some strikes from top position.
Palmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cauthon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cauthon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cauthon trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cauthon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cauthon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cauthon throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palmer is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer passes into half guard.
Cauthon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palmer is working away from the top position though.
Cauthon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily.
Palmer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cauthon 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.
Cauthon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cauthon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palmer uses his free foot to push down on Cauthon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cauthon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cauthon is desperately trying to improve his position but Palmer has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Santiago Palmer just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cauthon gets tackled into the cage by Palmer. Palmer maintains the clinch.
Cauthon tries to score a body lock takedown but Palmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cauthon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palmer to keep the fight standing.
Palmer leaning against his opponent.
Cauthon jumps guard but Palmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matrim Cauthon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cauthon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palmer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Palmer tries to stall but Cauthon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cauthon is trying to pull guard but Palmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cauthon looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cauthon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palmer prevents it.
Cauthon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palmer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cauthon up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Cauthon is looking for a takedown.
Cauthon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palmer prevents it.
Cauthon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palmer as he avoids it easily.
Palmer rushes Cauthon and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cauthon is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Palmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer taking a breather.
Cauthon wants to take the fight to the mat but Palmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cauthon.
Cauthon is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Palmer prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Palmer effectively controlling the action here.
Palmer is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Santiago Palmer.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Cauthon fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Cauthon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cauthon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cauthon tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cauthon tries to score a body lock takedown but Palmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cauthon up against the cage.
Palmer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cauthon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmer after a bit of a struggle.
Cauthon wants a takedown.
Palmer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cauthon.
Cauthon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmer stalling in the clinch.
Palmer is pressed up against the cage. Cauthon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palmer down to the mat. Palmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cauthon looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cauthon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Palmer takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Palmer dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cauthon'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!
Palmer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palmer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cauthon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Palmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Cauthon.
Cauthon tries for a takedown but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matrim Cauthon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Palmer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cauthon tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer pushes Cauthon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cauthon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Palmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Palmer.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Palmer is looking to control Cauthon's arms but Cauthon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palmer has his back to the cage.
Cauthon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cauthon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palmer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cauthon is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Palmer controlling the action here for a moment.
Palmer is trying to maintain a safe position but Cauthon gets an underhook and turns Palmer into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Palmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon has Palmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago Palmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cauthon is looking for a takedown.
Palmer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Palmer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cauthon is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Santiago Palmer.
Cauthon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palmer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Palmer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palmer has managed to clinch.
Palmer is pushing Cauthon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Palmer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon letting Palmer take a breather here.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cauthon up against the cage.
Cauthon wants to take the fight to the mat but Palmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Palmer stops a takedown attempt from Cauthon.
Cauthon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmer looking to slow down the pace here.
Cauthon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Palmer regains guard immediately.
Cauthon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cauthon won't allow Palmer to sweep him here.
Matrim Cauthon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cauthon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cauthon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmer managing to control the position.
Cauthon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cauthon is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
Palmer controls Cauthon momentarily but Cauthon frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cauthon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palmer 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Palmer!
Santiago Palmer is the new welterweight champion!
Santiago Palmer took some time post fight to say the following; 'The losing streak is over! Fuck yeah! Thanks Boston for the fight again. You are always my good opponent.'.
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