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MFC 4 - Rebirth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Darius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Brunsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Braxton Darius has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braxton Darius!
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, Benny Brunsson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunsson wants to clinch.
Darius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brunsson shoots for a takedown but Darius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Brunsson does no damage.
Darius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunsson on the side of the head.
It looks like Benny Brunsson has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darius.
Brunsson looks gassed!
Brunsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Darius throws a leg kick that misses.
Darius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darius cracks Brunsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Darius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brunsson to stand back up!
Brunsson is rocked!
Darius steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Brunsson is out on his feet! Darius sets himself and nearly takes Brunsson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Braxton Darius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Pikey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Pikey Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikey Jr moves out of range as Beswicke strikes.
Beswicke missing with a left hand there. Pikey Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pikey Jr moves into range and clinches up with Beswicke.
Pikey Jr tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pikey Jr blocks a body shot from Beswicke.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
Beswicke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pikey Jr's elbow.
Beswicke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pikey Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beswicke moves away.
Beswicke tries to bum rush Pikey Jr with a series of wild strikes but Pikey Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beswicke cracks Pikey Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pikey Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beswicke misses the jab.
Mickey Pikey Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pikey Jr instigates a clinch.
Pikey Jr tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beswicke as Pikey Jr tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Beswicke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beswicke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pikey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Beswicke to work.
Beswicke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Pikey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
Pikey Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beswicke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Beswicke working hard to break the clinch.
Pikey Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pikey Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
Beswicke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pikey Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beswicke scores with a leg kick.
Beswicke misses with a wild body shot.
Beswicke throws a series of strikes that have Pikey Jr backpedaling.
It looks like Mickey Pikey Jr has been cut.
Beswicke throws a series of punches but Pikey Jr avoids them all with ease.
Beswicke swats away the attempt to clinch by Pikey Jr.
Beswicke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pikey Jr slips under a jab.
Pikey Jr avoids the body shot from Beswicke.
Beswicke throws a nice looking combination but Pikey Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Pikey Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pikey Jr, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Beswicke misses its intended target.
Beswicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pikey Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Beswicke.
Beswicke misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Beswicke both land. Nice combination.
Pikey Jr lunges at Beswicke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beswicke's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikey Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beswicke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beswicke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke looks to land a body kick but Pikey Jr moved away.
Beswicke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pikey Jr ducks under a wild hook from Beswicke.
Beswicke misses the shot to the body.
Pikey Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beswicke throws a jab when Pikey Jr was well out of range.
Pikey Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pikey Jr moves away from the strike by Beswicke.
Pikey Jr tries to clinch there but Beswicke circles away.
Beswicke swats away the attempt to clinch by Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr forces Beswicke back against the cage and clinches.
Beswicke manages to break the clinch.
Pikey Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Beswicke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beswicke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beswicke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pikey Jr digs a right hand into Beswicke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beswicke's gas tank.
Pikey Jr cracks Beswicke with a nice body shot.
Beswicke is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
Pikey Jr pushes Beswicke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot.
Pikey Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Beswicke controls the action.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr is working Beswicke over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Pikey Jr stalls.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke misses with a punch to the body.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke can't break the clinch.
Pikey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
Pikey Jr prevents Beswicke from breaking the clinch.
Pikey Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pikey Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beswicke's elbow.
Pikey Jr tries to throw a body punch but Beswicke avoids it by throwing Pikey Jr back against the cage.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke is trying to break the clinch but Pikey Jr is controlling him.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pikey Jr keeps control of Beswicke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr digs a right hand underneath Beswicke's ribcage. Beswicke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikey Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beswicke's elbow.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Beswicke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Pikey Jr.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Pikey Jr.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Pikey Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beswicke tries a body shot but Pikey Jr blocks it.
Beswicke wants to get back to striking at distance but Pikey Jr won't allow it.
Pikey Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beswicke's efforts to push away.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Pikey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
Pikey Jr tries to throw a body punch but Beswicke avoids it by throwing Pikey Jr back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beswicke wants to break free but Pikey Jr has control.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke tries to break free but Pikey Jr pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pikey Jr cracks Beswicke with a nice body shot.
Pikey Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beswicke's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Pikey Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Pikey Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pikey Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beswicke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pikey Jr throws a combination that misses
and Beswicke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pikey Jr tries to clinch but Beswicke is having none of it.
Pikey Jr is looking to clinch.
Beswicke just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikey Jr slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pikey Jr walks into a left hand.
Pikey Jr is looking to clinch but Beswicke is avoiding it.
Pikey Jr tries to clinch there but Beswicke circles away.
Pikey Jr has Beswicke up against the cage in a clinch.
Beswicke wants to get back to striking at distance but Pikey Jr won't allow it.
Pikey Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beswicke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pikey Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pikey Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pikey Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beswicke's efforts to push away.
Beswicke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pikey Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beswicke's efforts to push away.
Pikey Jr presses Beswicke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pikey Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Pikey Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beswicke lands a left hand.
Beswicke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beswicke trying to stall but Pikey Jr improves his position.
Beswicke wants to get back to striking at distance but Pikey Jr won't allow it.
Pikey Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pikey Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beswicke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pikey Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Pikey Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beswicke's elbow.
Pikey Jr scores with a shot to the side of Beswicke's head.
Pikey Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Pikey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
Beswicke misses with a punch to the body.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke stalling in the clinch but Pikey Jr improves position.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot.
Pikey Jr lands a right hand.
Pikey Jr prevents Beswicke from breaking the clinch.
Pikey Jr tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot.
Pikey Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pikey Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Beswicke controls the action.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pikey Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beswicke is trying to break the clinch but Pikey Jr is controlling him.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot.
Pikey Jr works on Beswicke's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikey Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pikey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
Pikey Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pikey Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Beswicke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pikey Jr backwards.
Beswicke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pikey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Pikey Jr - that landed with a thud.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke is looking to break free of the clinch but Pikey Jr has double underhooks.
Pikey Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beswicke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beswicke as Pikey Jr tries to tie him up.
Pikey Jr prevents Beswicke from breaking the clinch.
Pikey Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beswicke's elbow.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
A right hand to the body from Pikey Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Pikey Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr cracks Beswicke with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pikey Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beswicke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beswicke can't break the clinch.
Pikey Jr presses Beswicke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pikey Jr stalling in the clinch but Beswicke improves position.
Beswicke manages to break the clinch.
Beswicke misses with a looping left.
Beswicke throws out a loose jab but Pikey Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pikey Jr moves in looking to clinch but Beswicke pushes him off.
Beswicke takes a swing at Pikey Jr's ribcage but misses.
Pikey Jr is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Pikey Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beswicke doesn't seem phased though.
Beswicke throws a jab but it's blocked by Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Beswicke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikey Jr rushes Beswicke and presses him up against the cage.
Beswicke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pikey Jr lands with a right to the head.
Pikey Jr prevents Beswicke from breaking the clinch.
Mickey Pikey Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beswicke is trying to maintain a safe position but Pikey Jr gets an underhook and turns Beswicke into the cage.
Pikey Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Beswicke controls the action.
Pikey Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pikey Jr.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pikey Jr tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikey Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Pikey Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Beswicke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pikey Jr lands a body punch.
Pikey Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pikey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Pikey Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey Pikey Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pikey Jr missing with a left hand there. Beswicke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pikey Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pikey Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Pikey Jr.
Beswicke tries to break free but Pikey Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Pikey Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pikey Jr presses Beswicke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pikey Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr stalls.
Pikey Jr taking a breather.
Pikey Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beswicke's efforts to push away.
Beswicke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pikey Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pikey Jr blocking some punches.
Pikey Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pikey Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beswicke's elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr lands a shot to the body.
Pikey Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beswicke is trying to break the clinch but Pikey Jr is controlling him.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
Pikey Jr lands a body punch.
Pikey Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beswicke or not.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Beswicke working hard to break the clinch.
Beswicke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pikey Jr cracks Beswicke with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beswicke's efforts to push away.
Pikey Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pikey Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beswicke's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pikey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Beswicke controls his hands.
Beswicke is trying to force a seperation but Pikey Jr has the dominant position.
Pikey Jr has Beswicke pressed against the cage, preventing Beswicke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beswicke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Pikey Jr is working Beswicke over against the cage.
Pikey Jr cracks Beswicke with a nice body shot.
A short left from Pikey Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
Pikey Jr lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pikey Jr.
Braylon Beswicke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pikey Jr is working Beswicke over against the cage.
Pikey Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beswicke's elbow.
Beswicke wants to break free but Pikey Jr has control.
Pikey Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pikey Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pikey Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pikey Jr tries to throw a body punch but Beswicke avoids it by throwing Pikey Jr back against the cage.
Beswicke tries to circle away but Pikey Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Beswicke wants to break free but Pikey Jr has control.
Beswicke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pikey Jr's elbow.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Beswicke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pikey Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pikey Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pikey Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pikey Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pikey Jr lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikey Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beswicke working hard to break the clinch.
Pikey Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pikey Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pikey Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beswicke is trying to break the clinch but Pikey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Beswicke misses with a body punch.
Pikey Jr blocking some punches.
Pikey Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Pikey Jr.
A right hand to the body from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Beswicke tries to circle away but Pikey Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Pikey Jr blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pikey Jr tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pikey Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Beswicke gets an underhook and turns Pikey Jr into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pikey Jr is looking to control Beswicke's arms but Beswicke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pikey Jr has his back to the cage.
Pikey Jr has Beswicke pressed against the cage, preventing Beswicke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
That's four 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.
Beswicke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pikey Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beswicke working hard to break the clinch.
Beswicke prevents a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Mickey Pikey Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Beswicke fails to land.
Beswicke is trying to stall.
Pikey Jr tries to throw a body punch but Beswicke avoids it by throwing Pikey Jr back against the cage.
Pikey Jr misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Beswicke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pikey Jr tries to work over Beswicke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pikey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Pikey Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Beswicke is trying to force a seperation but Pikey Jr has the dominant position.
Beswicke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beswicke blocks a body shot from Pikey Jr.
Pikey Jr lands a body shot.
Pikey Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pikey Jr keeps control of Beswicke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beswicke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pikey Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pikey Jr is leaning against Beswicke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pikey Jr tries a body shot but Beswicke blocks it.
Pikey Jr pushes Beswicke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pikey Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Pikey Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pikey Jr 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Pikey Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tavon Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Brody (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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tavon Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremiah Brody!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs connects with a high kick.
Biggs wants to clinch up but Brody keeps it at a distance.
Biggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brody is rocked!
Biggs is in close to Brody's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brody is still in real trouble! Can Biggs finish him?
Brody is working an open guard so Biggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brody seems to have recovered his senses.
Biggs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggs is looking to stand up but Brody won't let him.
Brody is controlling Biggs's posture.
Biggs wanted to stand there but Brody had control of the position.
Brody pushes Biggs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Biggs tries to clinch but Brody is having none of it.
Biggs fails to land the takedown.
Brody dives in and grabs Biggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggs pushes down on Brody's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brody gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brody manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brody shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biggs is trying to defend but Brody finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brody looks gassed!
Biggs wants to improve his position but Brody is controlling well.
Biggs is trying to stand back up but Brody is controlling him
Biggs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Biggs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody lands with a kick to the temple. Biggs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Biggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biggs somewhat.
Brody lands with a slapping head kick.
Brody closes the distance and clinches up with Biggs, looking for a takedown. Brody pushes Biggs against the cage but Biggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Brody, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tavon Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Brody.
Brody shoots in and drives through. Biggs sprawls well.
Tavon Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs misses with a takedown attempt - Brody sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biggs with a poor takedown
and Brody counters with a body kick that stops Biggs in his tracks momentarily.
Biggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Biggs is nestled in close to Brody, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brody is trying to stand back up but Biggs is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Biggs is trying to control. Brody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brody wants to get back to his feet.
Biggs trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom.
Well, if Biggs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Biggs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biggs.
Biggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biggs shoots in for a double leg but Brody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Brody circles away.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggs wants to clinch up but Brody keeps it at a distance.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brody fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brody sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brody chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brody tries for a takedown but Biggs circles away easily
and Biggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggs winds up and cracks Brody with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Biggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Biggs tries for a takedown but Brody circles away easily
and Brody counters with a single leg into guard. Biggs didn't expect that.
Biggs is working an open guard so Brody takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Biggs shoots for a takedown but Brody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggs moves into the clinch.
Brody tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biggs smiles and moves away.
Brody slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biggs tries to clinch but Brody is having none of it.
Biggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brody shoots in for a double leg but Biggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Biggs.
Brody takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Biggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs stands up and beckons Brody to his feet.
Biggs wants to clinch.
Biggs tries to clinch but Brody moves out of range.
No luck for Biggs with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavon Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs instigates a clinch.
Brody is fighting off a takedown attempt but Biggs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brody to the mat. Brody regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brody wants to stand up but Biggs is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody is working an open guard so Biggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Biggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brody is fending him off so far but Biggs persists. Nope, Brody circles away and we're back to standing.
Biggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Biggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Brody which made him look bad.
Biggs tries to clinch but Brody moves out of range.
Biggs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brody is trying to control the position but Biggs postures up.
Biggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Brody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggs prevents Brody from getting back to his feet.
Biggs stands and steps away. Brody gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Biggs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brody trying to keep a closed guard but Biggs is proving a slippery customer.
Brody looking for a sweep. Not yet Brody, not yet.
Biggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biggs passes Brody's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brody on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Biggs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs landing strikes, looking to finish!
Biggs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brody?
Biggs unloading with bombs!
Biggs looking to finish Brody with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brody!
Biggs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Biggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brody is looking to escape.
Tavon Biggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Biggs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Biggs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Biggs is trying to ground and pound but Brody uses the momentary lack of control by Biggs to regain half guard.
Brody keeping control of the position.
Biggs tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biggs uses his free foot to push down on Brody's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Biggs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brody really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brody tries to hold on but Biggs postures up.
Biggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brody looks a forlorn figure.
Biggs controlling from mount.
Brody wants to hold on but Biggs pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biggs landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Brody that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Biggs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brody hang on?
Biggs wants to finish this one by submission but Brody is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Biggs.
Biggs landing strikes from the mount and Brody is in trouble!
Biggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Biggs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brody's face.
Brody is squirming around, avoiding Biggs's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tavon Biggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brody in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Biggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biggs looking for a guillotine from mount but Brody is having none of it.
Jeremiah Brody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs dominating with strikes here.
Biggs working Brody over with strikes here.
Biggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biggs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavon Biggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavon Biggs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levond Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Compella & The Twister : Dropped. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levond Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Daniels has a takedown stuffed.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Levond Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels landing punches.
Daniels working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Silva turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Daniels off and cradles Silva's limp body as Daniels celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Levond Daniels!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Verona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Verona acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Verona!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verona drops Daley with a beautiful combination! Daley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Verona is looking for the KO!
Daley is rocked!
Daley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Verona closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Daley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verona throws an upwards elbow that knocks Daley out cold! Wow! You do not see a knockout like that very often - that will be on youtube highlights for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Andre Verona!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamok Kalye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamok Kalye had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamok Kalye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalye tries to clinch but OConnor is having none of it.
Kalye looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
OConnor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalye, pushing him back against the cage.
OConnor looking for a takedown.
OConnor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and OConnor manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kalye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalye takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
OConnor trying to control the action but Kalye is working from the bottom.
OConnor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalye seems a little lost for a moment, as OConnor dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
OConnor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalye keeps working.
OConnor decides to stand back up.
OConnor fails with the takedown.
Kalye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConnor closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor gets underhooks to prevent Kalye's takedown attempt.
OConnor connects with a knee to the head.
OConnor successfully pulls guard.
OConnor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OConnor looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kalye is defending well. OConnor quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kalye has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! OConnor celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus OConnor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by WorldWide Gunnin'. Richards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I give you bass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jared Richards acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Richards!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phoenix.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Richards tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards moves into range and clinches up with Phoenix.
Stalling in the clinch from Richards.
Phoenix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Richards.
Richards lands an uppercut.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Richards lands a big right hand that drops Phoenix! The killer instinct kicks in and Richards finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Richards!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zane Viren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viren comes to the cage accompanied by Beethoven Virus - BanYa. Love is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Not Afraid. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Viren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Love!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viren throws a series of punches but Love moves out of range.
Love moves forwards but Viren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Viren fails to land with a series of punches.
Viren gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viren!
Love defending against the ground and pound.
Viren controls the position from side control.
Viren trying to control the position but Love is working away.
An elbow from Viren crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Viren.
Viren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viren misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Viren throws a strike aimed at the side of Love's head but Love avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Love shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viren but Viren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viren misses with a straight left.
Viren throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viren connects with a jab.
Viren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viren lands a jab.
Viren throws a nice looking combination but Love bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Love shoots in but Viren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Love.
Zane Viren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Love.
Viren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Viren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Love at a distance.
Love throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viren's waist but Viren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Love off to one side.
Love looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Viren as Love shoots in.
Viren moves into range and clinches up with Love.
Viren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Viren - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viren works on Love's body with a couple of short punches.
Viren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Viren lands with a right to the head.
Viren lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Viren as the two fighters clinch.
Viren lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Viren.
Viren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Viren - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love slips a jab and a cross from Viren.
Viren throws a combination. Love tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zane Viren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Love on the side of the head.
Viren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Viren lands with a straight right. Love didn't see that one coming.
Love moves out of range as Viren strikes.
Viren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Viren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viren digs a right hand into Love's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Love's gas tank.
Viren gets through Love's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viren lands a shot to the body.
Viren lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Viren on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
A bit of stalling here from Viren.
Viren is working Love over against the cage.
Viren pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Love or not.
Viren pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viren pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viren pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Viren.
Viren scores with a hook to the body.
Love wants to get back to striking at distance but Viren won't allow it.
Viren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viren works the jab nicely.
Viren throws a right hand that Love ducks under and follows up with a left that Love also avoids with ease.
Zane Viren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viren 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Viren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.
Love closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viren circles away.
Viren closes the distance and pushes Love back into the cage.
Viren is working Love over against the cage.
Viren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Love.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viren.
Viren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viren cracks Love with a nice body shot.
Viren scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Viren on the inside.
Love is trying to drag Viren to the mat but Viren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Love can do to turn this around?
Viren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Viren.
Viren lands with a short shot to the head.
Viren digs a right hand underneath Love's ribcage. Love let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viren is working Love over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viren digs a right hand underneath Love's ribcage. Love let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viren lands an uppercut.
Viren digs a right hand underneath Love's ribcage. Love let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
Viren scores with a shot to the side of Love's head.
Viren scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Viren.
Love drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zane Viren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Love.
Viren is leaning against Love and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Viren as the two fighters clinch.
Viren is working Love over against the cage.
Viren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viren lands a left hand.
Love has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Love takes a shot to the head.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Love.
Love goes for a takedown attempt but Viren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Viren lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Viren scores with a four punch combination!
Love gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Viren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Love manages to get himself to full guard.
Viren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Love works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viren stands and throws Love's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viren just content to control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Viren.
Love on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Viren 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.
Viren working the ground and pound but Love is defending the strikes.
Love is being controlled here.
That's four 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.
Love takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Viren lands a few punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Viren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Love is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Viren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Love is looking for a sweep.
Viren misses with the ground and pound.
Viren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Love's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Viren works over Love's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Viren dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Viren.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Love slips a straight right by Viren.
A big right from Viren misses.
Love dodges the punch combination from Viren.
Viren tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Love.
Viren wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
Love looks to land a right hand but Viren moved out of range.
Viren misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viren rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Viren is leaning against Love and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Viren.
Viren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viren prevents the takedown attempt.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zane Viren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Love.
Viren pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Viren.
Viren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Viren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
Viren lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Viren.
Viren lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Viren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
Viren is leaning against Love and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Viren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zane Viren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Love.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Viren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Viren.
Viren pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Viren.
Viren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viren lands with a light punch inside.
Viren scores with a hook to the body.
Viren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viren stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Viren.
Good body shot from Viren.
A right hand to the body from Viren.
Viren breaks the clinch.
Viren throws a series of punches but Love moves out of range.
Love shoots in for a double leg but Viren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Love on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viren is looking to clinch.
Love circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viren connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love closes the distance and clinches up with Viren, looking for a takedown. Love pushes Viren against the cage but Viren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viren.
Love on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viren is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Viren lands with a good body shot.
Viren misses with the combination.
Viren closes the distance and clinches.
Viren pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Viren.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viren is working Love over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viren is leaning against Love and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Viren is working Love over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Viren.
Viren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viren scores with a hook to the body.
Viren is pressed up against the cage. Love has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viren down to the mat. Viren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viren clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Viren.
Love tries to break the clinch but Viren is controlling the position.
Viren manages to break the clinch.
Viren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Viren stuns Love with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kevin Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Love momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viren misses with a hook.
Love takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viren lands with a nice combination. Love backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Viren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Viren!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickel Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman comes to the cage accompanied by This is Vlad Boyeslav Now. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickel Goldman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldman tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Goldman wants to stall.
Goldman stalling in the clinch.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Garcia pushes off an throws an elbow but Goldman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garcia looking to stall.
Goldman looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia tries to stall but Goldman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goldman working Garcia over with knees to the body.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Goldman blocks with his arms.
Garcia looks gassed!
Garcia trying to stall but Goldman improves his position.
Goldman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garcia tries to control but Goldman manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Goldman's arms.
Garcia is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Garcia right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Will Goldman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Garcia right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Garcia do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Garcia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goldman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia rushes Goldman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Goldman clinches up against the cage.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Goldman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickel Goldman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldman tries to clinch up
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goldman works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldman connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rolando Garcia has been cut.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Garcia misses with a knee strike.
Goldman connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goldman lands an elbow inside.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Goldman landing knees to the head.
Garcia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goldman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldman connects with a knee to the head.
Goldman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldman landing knees to the head.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldman crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Goldman jumps guard.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Garcia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goldman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldman throws a one two combo.
Goldman darts in trying to clinch
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldman is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to stall.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goldman avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Goldman landing knees to the head.
Garcia misses with a knee strike.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goldman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldman lands with a nice combination. Garcia backs away looking to recover.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldman wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia is looking for a triangle here but Goldman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickel Goldman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rolando Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goldman forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
Garcia is looking to control Goldman's arms but Goldman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the cage.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldman tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Goldman keeps it at a distance.
Goldman is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Goldman clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldman fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dickel Goldman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia tries to clinch but Goldman moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet but Garcia drags him back down.
Garcia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Goldman!
Goldman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garcia.
Garcia looking to control but Goldman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldman is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garcia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Garcia lands a big shot there that rocks Goldman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Goldman is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Goldman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Garcia looking to control but Goldman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rolando Garcia just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldman tries to clinch up.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldman gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickel Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolando Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Goldman closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Goldman is blocking nicely.
Goldman wants to stall.
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
Goldman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a knee to the head.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goldman scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldman wants to clinch.
Goldman darts in trying to clinch
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Goldman.
Dickel Goldman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a knee strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Goldman lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a knee strike.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Goldman is blocking nicely.
Garcia misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Goldman blocks with his arms.
Goldman avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goldman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldman has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldman.
Goldman jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Goldman around his waist. Goldman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldman landing knees to the body.
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Goldman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Garcia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
Goldman avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman wants to clinch
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldman is looking to clinch.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Goldman improves position.
Goldman lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Goldman breaks the clinch.
Goldman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garcia counters with a single leg into guard. Goldman didn't expect that.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rolando Garcia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goldman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goldman breaks from the clinch.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Goldman lands a head kick. Garcia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldman tries to clinch
and Garcia counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garcia is not content to let Goldman control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldman closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garcia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goldman's brow.
Goldman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goldman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldman.
Goldman wants to clinch.
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Goldman tries to clinch
and Garcia counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goldman throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldman. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman darts in trying to clinch
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch.
Garcia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldman up against the cage.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Goldman is blocking nicely.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia is looking to control Goldman's arms but Goldman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the cage.
Goldman landing knees to the head.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldman avoids it.
Garcia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldman blocks it with crossed arms.
Goldman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garcia looking to stall.
Goldman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldman with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia is trying to stall.
Goldman leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Goldman.
Garcia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goldman connects with a knee to the head.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldman stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldman as Garcia tries to tie him up.
Goldman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a knee to the head.
Goldman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garcia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goldman lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickel Goldman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dickel Goldman!
Dickel Goldman is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by City and Colour - Comin' Home. Valentine has chosen Shutterbug by Big Boi as his entrance music. Dallas Green has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dallas Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Valentine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Green.
Green is looking to clinch.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Green misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green blocks a jab.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green tries to clinch up
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Green.
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Green misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Green misses
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine misses the jab.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Green misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Valentine.
Green has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Green misses with the combination.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Green tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Valentine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green scores with the left hand. Valentine knows he should have avoided that one.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance.
Dallas Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green clinches up against the cage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
Green lands a jab-cross combination.
Green throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Green.
Green lands a two punch combo.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Green wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregg Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentine.
It looks like Dallas Green has been cut.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Green throws a leg kick
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green slips a jab from Valentine.
Green 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.
Green throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
Green keeps Valentine at a distance using the push kick.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Green cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
Green throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Valentine counters with a left to the body.
Green throws a body kick the misses
and Valentine counters with a right hand to the body.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Green walks into a jab.
Green misses the body punch
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green tries to stall but Valentine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Green is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green looking to stall.
Valentine is trying to stall.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Green pushes Valentine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Green taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green is looking to clinch.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green lands a nice shot that snaps Valentine's head back.
Valentine scores with a punch to the head.
Green is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Green throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Green misses the body punch
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Green is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Valentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Green is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Green throws a sloppy head kick
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green tries to clinch there but Valentine circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Green misses
and Valentine counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dallas Green'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.
Green has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Green.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Green.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Valentine to work.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
Valentine breaks from the clinch.
Green tries to clinch but Valentine moves away
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Valentine slips a straight right by Green.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Valentine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green rushes Valentine and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Valentine.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
Green tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Green presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green digs a right hand underneath Valentine's ribcage. Valentine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Green tries to stall but Valentine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Green pushes Valentine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Green.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Green.
Green tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Green is working Valentine over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Green leaning against his opponent.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine is trying to maintain a safe position but Green gets an underhook and turns Valentine into the cage.
Green digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Green is trying to maintain a safe position but Valentine gets an underhook and turns Green into the cage.
Green tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Green keeps him there for the moment.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Green.
Valentine wants to stall.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Green clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Green's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green lands with a cross.
Green misses with a body punch
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Valentine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch but Valentine moves away
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valentine connects with a nice looking jab.
Valentine slips a straight right by Green.
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Green tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Green wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a body shot
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valentine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green misses with the body kick
and Valentine counters with a left to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Valentine throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Good shot there by Valentine.
Green tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine lands a jab to Green's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Green pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green blocking some punches.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Green.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valentine counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Green.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Valentine throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Green - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Green. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valentine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Green is looking to clinch.
Green wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Green tries to clinch but Valentine moves away
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green misses with a double jab
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine lands a lovely overhand right.
Green tries to clinch up.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Green throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Valentine as he connects with a hook.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Valentine misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green tries to clinch up
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Green lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Valentine.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Gregg Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Green.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green misses with a double jab
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green tries to clinch up.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Green avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dallas Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregg Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valentine 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Valentine! Gregg Valentine retains his welterweight title!
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