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Fight Club 25: Cornflower Blue PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midnight Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Moyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Midnight Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Moyles!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyles throws a one two combo.
Moyles misses with a two punch combination.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Moyles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Moyles.
Moyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Moyles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chris Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moyles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Moyles thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Moyles does no damage.
Beast dives in and grabs Moyles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moyles pushes down on Beast's head and hops out.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moyles swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midnight Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moyles lands a jab to the nose.
Moyles misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moyles defends it nicely.
A jab from Moyles finds it's way through Beast's defenses.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moyles defends it nicely.
Moyles swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Moyles throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moyles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Moyles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beast at a distance.
Moyles throws a right hand that Beast ducks under and follows up with a left that Beast also avoids with ease.
Moyles looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast fails to land the takedown.
Beast moves out of range as Moyles strikes.
A combination from Moyles does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Moyles.
Moyles throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
Moyles looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Moyles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moyles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beast at a distance.
Moyles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Chris Moyles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast blocks a jab.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moyles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moyles throws a big shot that misses.
Beast shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moyles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beast creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moyles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beast wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moyles, who protects the arm well.
Moyles sneaks out the side door and pushes Beast away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Moyles misses the jab.
Moyles throws a combination. Beast tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moyles misses with a body shot.
Beast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beast there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moyles with a jab.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moyles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moyles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moyles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moyles wants it to stay on the feet.
Moyles scores with a nice strike.
Moyles throws a big shot that misses.
Beast dodges the punch combination from Moyles.
Moyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Moyles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Midnight Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moyles scores with a jab to the head.
Beast walks into a stiff left hand from Moyles.
Beast is rocked!
Moyles misses with a looping right.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moyles lands a hook that stumbles Beast back into the cage. Moyles follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Beast to the canvas! Moyles pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Beast has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chris Moyles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Blind. 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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152 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Allen!
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, Kyle Kong!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen slips under a jab from Kong.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen slips a jab from Kong.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kyle Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen moves out of range as Kong strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Kong.
Kyle Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Kong misses.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen lands with a nice body punch.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Allen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Allen sprawls well initially but Kong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Allen trying to get back to full guard but Kong takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is in a horrible position here. Kong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kong looking to finish Allen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Allen!
Allen is trying desperately to improve position.
Kong lands with some strikes.
Allen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kong lands a big elbow.
Kong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape.
Kong lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kong has a good base and remains in mount.
Kong trying to control but Allen is having none of it.
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
Kong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Allen tries to reverse the position but Kong maintains control.
Kong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Allen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kong has a good base and remains in mount.
Kong lands a nice shot to the head.
Allen is rocked!
Kong controlling the pace for now.
Oh Allen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kong unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Allen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Allen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Papi. The key to victory for Christian Henderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Statham!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head.
Statham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Statham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Statham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Statham feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, Statham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Statham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Statham is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Statham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Statham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Statham in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Henderson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Statham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Statham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fonzo The Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fonzo The Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice scores with a jab. The Grappler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Grappler ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
The Grappler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Slice misses.
Jimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice missing with a left hand there. The Grappler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slice tries to bum rush The Grappler with a series of wild strikes but The Grappler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Grappler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Fonzo The Grappler has been cut.
Slice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Grappler at a distance.
Slice throws a right and a left that The Grappler avoids nicely.
Slice throws a right hand that The Grappler ducks under and follows up with a left that The Grappler also avoids with ease.
The Grappler moves away from the strike by Slice.
The Grappler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Slice lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Slice both land. Nice combination.
The Grappler is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Grappler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Grappler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but The Grappler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but The Grappler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Grappler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slice is looking to reverse the position.
The Grappler swings around for an armbar but Slice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Grappler's guard.
The Grappler looking for a guillotine here but Slice defends easily.
Slice trying to control but The Grappler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Slice wants to control from the top but The Grappler keeps moving.
Slice connects with a couple of short punches.
The Grappler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slice has gone for a leg lock! The Grappler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slice's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Grappler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Grappler, into his guard.
Slice throws and elbow that misses. The Grappler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slice's guard. Nice move by The Grappler!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Grappler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Grappler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Grappler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Grappler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slice has control of The Grappler's left arm, preventing The Grappler from doing any damage.
The Grappler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Grappler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Grappler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Grappler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slice manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Grappler has Slice in his guard.
The Grappler looks gassed!
Slice trying to control but The Grappler is working from the bottom.
The Grappler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Grappler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slice defends well.
The Grappler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice wants to stand but The Grappler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Slice wants to pass the guard but The Grappler is keeping the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fonzo The Grappler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slice with a nice cross.
The Grappler fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Grappler.
The Grappler has a takedown stuffed.
Jimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fonzo The Grappler.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Grappler.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by The Grappler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with a kick to the body.
The Grappler closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. The Grappler pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Grappler closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. The Grappler pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Grappler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and The Grappler moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Slice coming out on top.
The Grappler misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Grappler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Grappler.
Slice wants to clinch up but The Grappler keeps it at a distance.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Grappler is breathing heavily.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice tries to clinch up.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through The Grappler's defenses.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Grappler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice connects with a solid leg kick.
Jimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
The Grappler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Grappler prevents Slice from improving his position.
Slice trying to control but The Grappler postures up.
Slice won't allow The Grappler to pass to mount.
Slice slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slice wants to stand but The Grappler is controlling the position.
The Grappler preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Grappler pushes down on Slice's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slice looking for submissions off his back.
The Grappler is pressing down on Slice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slice is holding on for now.
The Grappler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Slice is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. The Grappler locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Slice is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fonzo The Grappler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LUCIO AGONOY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bestigor Tazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AGONOY comes into the arena with Masta Ace - Born to Roll blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, LUCIO AGONOY!
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, Bestigor Tazar!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AGONOY takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like LUCIO AGONOY has been cut.
Tazar misses the shot to the body.
Tazar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
AGONOY tries to move into range but Tazar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tazar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
AGONOY walks straight into a right hand from Tazar - that's dropped him! Tazar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save AGONOY from any more punishment! AGONOY complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bestigor Tazar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Hardy!
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, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Hardy scores with a one two! Brooks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Daniel Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brooks thows a big elbow that misses.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Hardy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brooks prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy jabs at Brooks's body.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Brooks shakes it off.
Brooks walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Hardy.
It looks like Phil Brooks has been cut.
Brooks looks gassed!
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Brooks is rocked!
Daniel Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy throws a monster overhand right that drops Brooks! Hardy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Pronasis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adron Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: On the Eve of War. Adron Wright acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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175 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Pronasis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adron Wright!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pronasis defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pronasis doesn't seem phased though.
Wright lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Pronasis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pronasis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Pronasis's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pronasis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pronasis doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Pronasis should have avoided that one.
Pronasis throws a head kick that misses.
Pronasis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pronasis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! Wright lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pronasis. Pronasis tries to recover but Wright is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pronasis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adron Wright!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kenyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kenyon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Illinois Enema Bandit. Qura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Finest - MF Doom. Yacoub Qura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kenyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yacoub Qura!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qura is looking to clinch but Kenyon is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Kenyon.
Qura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qura throws a leg kick but Kenyon checks it.
Qura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kenyon misses with a low kick.
Yacoub Qura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qura connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kenyon tumbling to the canvas! Qura pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kenyon was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yacoub Qura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lombardi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lombardi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lombardi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombardi connects with a solid leg kick.
Lombardi throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Lombardi checks the leg kick.
Lombardi scores with a leg kick.
Lombardi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a push kick but Lombardi slaps the foot to one side.
Lombardi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner catches Lombardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lombardi misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Lombardi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Lombardi counters with a body kick that stops Turner in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardi is looking to clinch.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombardi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jason Turner has been cut.
Lombardi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
A lazy body kick from Lombardi
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Lombardi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner blocks a head kick by Lombardi.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lombardi to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Lombardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombardi thows a body kick. Turner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Lombardi is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner avoids the head kick by Lombardi.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Lombardi throws a lazy head kick
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lombardi lands a high kick!
Lombardi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardi. Lombardi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner staying out of range there.
Lombardi throws a head kick that half lands.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lombardi finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Lombardi throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Lombardi only half commits.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Lombardi keeps Turner at a distance using the push kick.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lombardi counters with a body kick that stops Turner in his tracks momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lombardi.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jason Turner's cut is getting worse.
Lombardi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lombardi lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lombardi. That one must have hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardi.
Lombardi misses with a straight right.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombardi, right into the meat.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombardi lands a brutal head kick. Turner looks out on his feet and Lombardi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Vincent Lombardi! Vincent Lombardi retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taranga Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Phife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phife has chosen Fernandinho - Mais Alto as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taranga Avalon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Phife!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phife throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Avalon was covering up waiting for the punch and Phife finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phife working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phife lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Avalon being controlled here, momentarily.
Avalon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phife on the ground.
Avalon trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phife.
Phife missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phife trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Phife makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Avalon trying to control the position.
Phife drops back looking for a leg! Avalon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Avalon manages to kick Phife off! Phife jumps back into Avalon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phife wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avalon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Barney Phife has been cut.
A jab from Avalon does it's job there.
Phife fails to land the takedown.
Phife blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws a low kick, looking for Phife's leg but Phife calmly moves out of range.
Phife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
Avalon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phife.
Phife fails with the takedown.
Taranga Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Phife.
A clash of legs there as Phife blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A shot to de liver by Phife. Beautiful body shot.
Phife on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avalon. Avalon obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Phife shoots in and bounces Avalon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Avalon keeping full guard, as Phife tries to pass.
Phife scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taranga Avalon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barney Phife's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phife fails with a takedown attempt.
Avalon throws a low kick, looking for Phife's leg but Phife calmly moves out of range.
Phife shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phife showed some decent athleticism there.
Avalon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phife.
Phife looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Avalon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phife wants to control but Avalon is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avalon's head.
Phife missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phife wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avalon keeps working.
Phife perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Avalon looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Phife wants to take a breather but Avalon is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avalon.
Avalon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phife checks it well.
Avalon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phife checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phife cracks Avalon with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck for Phife with that takedown attempt.
Phife has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avalon finds it's way round the side to connect with Phife's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phife throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Phife wants to control but Avalon is keeping him busy.
Phife is trying to get an arm triangle but Avalon is defending well.
Avalon is trying to buck Phife off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phife with the ground and pound but Avalon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Avalon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phife.
Avalon wants to get back to full guard.
Phife is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Avalon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Avalon tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Avalon scores with a jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barney Phife will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barney Phife's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phife looks for a takedown but Avalon sprawls well.
Avalon throws a leg kick but Phife checks it.
Phife fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Phife with that takedown attempt.
Taranga Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Phife.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phife looks to score with a jab to the body but Avalon is just out of range.
Barney Phife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife scores with a nice strike.
Phife ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Phife shoots in for a takedown but Avalon shows good takedown defense.
Avalon throws a leg kick but Phife sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avalon throws a leg kick but Phife sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phife bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Phife wants to control but Avalon is keeping him busy.
Phife tries to move into full mount but can't pass Avalon's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phife wants to control but Avalon is keeping him busy.
Phife working the head with strikes.
Phife looking to control but instead Avalon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Phife.
Phife postures up in Avalon's guard and throws a big left but Avalon blocks it.
Phife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avalon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avalon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phife.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Phife from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phife is stalling in the full guard.
Phife postures up in Avalon's guard and throws a big left but Avalon blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phife thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Avalon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avalon misses the jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Phife really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Phife's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phife is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avalon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avalon wants it to stay on the feet.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phife.
A good leg kick by Avalon.
Avalon moves in looking to clinch but Phife pushes him off.
Nice cross by Avalon.
Horrible takedown by Phife or perhaps it was just good defense by Avalon which made him look bad.
Taranga Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Phife.
Phife darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife wants to work for an arm triangle but Avalon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phife is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Avalon keeping hold of Phife's head, controlling as best he can.
Phife is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phife not doing much here.
Phife stops Avalon from getting back to his feet.
Phife is trying to control the action in half guard but Avalon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avalon's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phife will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Avalon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phife scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avalon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phife scores with a body shot.
Avalon feints and then cracks Phife's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phife down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phife shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avalon pinned against the cage. Avalon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phife checks a low kick from Avalon.
Nice sprawl there from Avalon as Phife shoots in.
Avalon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phife on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avalon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avalon wants it to stay on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taranga Avalon had his way with Barney Phife in that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Phife's cut.
That's time! Avalon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
An inside leg kick lands from Avalon.
Phife shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avalon defends it nicely.
Phife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avalon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phife.
Phife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalon.
Avalon lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avalon.
Phife looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taranga Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Phife.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phife paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phife fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avalon avoids it really well and circles away.
Phife scores a takedown into full mount!
Phife is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phife unloads with some shots from mount but Avalon bucks and avoids them well.
Phife throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barney Phife has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phife thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Phife is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Phife wants to control the pace but Avalon is squirming around nicely.
Avalon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Phife.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is looking to improve his position but Phife isn't that keen on the idea.
Phife controlling the position easily from mount.
Phife landing strikes from the mount.
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.
Phife controlling his opponent.
Avalon tries to hold on but Phife pushes him away.
Avalon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Phife.
Phife throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taranga Avalon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avalon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taranga Avalon!
Taranga Avalon retains his light heavyweight title!
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