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USFC 99 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenneth Keats has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cletus Kasady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenneth Keats!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasady gets caught napping as Keats dives in and scores a takedown. Kasady manages to retain guard.
Kasady looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Keats postures up in Kasady's guard and throws a big left but Kasady blocks it.
Keats in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keats throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasady trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kasady's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Keats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keats throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats throws a big right hand that misses.
Keats postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keats has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keats content to stall in guard here.
Keats trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keats with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasady fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keats checks it well.
Keats throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasady throwing a counter right hand but Keats manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Keats drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kasady pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keats misses with a straight left.
Keats lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasady circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasady was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasady pinned against the cage. Kasady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasady has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keats gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kasady regains guard.
Keats throws a big right hand that misses.
Keats working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keats trying to control but Kasady is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keats throwing strikes but missing.
Kasady controls Keats momentarily but Keats frees himself.
Kasady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keats.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keats dives in and scores a takedown into Kasady's guard.
Keats loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats throws an elbow that misses. Kasady uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keats's guard. Nice move by Kasady!
Keats is adopting a defensive guard.
Keats trying to strike off his back.
Keats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kasady looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasady, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keats with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Keats dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keats misses with a few strikes there.
Keats shoots in and gets a takedown into Kasady's guard.
Keats throwing strikes but missing.
Keats landing some decent shots from guard.
Keats is looking to pass into half guard but Kasady pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kasady is in guard.
Kasady postures up.
Kasady stopping the sweep attempt from Keats.
Kenneth Keats has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keats keeping moving, preventing Kasady from controlling successfully.
Kasady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keats is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keats keeps trying to improve his position.
Keats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keats is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keats is still trying to improve position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasady tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keats fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasady avoids it really well and circles away.
Kasady walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Keats misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keats bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Keats 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.
Kasady avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Keats.
Kasady is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keats throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kasady to regain full guard.
Keats wants to control from the top but Kasady keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keats throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasady looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Keats postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keats's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keats throwing strikes from guard but Kasady blocks nicely.
Keats distracts Kasady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keats in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keats content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keats trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Keats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kasady has Keats up against the cage in a clinch.
Keats gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Keats scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keats seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Keats missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keats missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keats throwing shots but Kasady is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keats scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keats lands with a punch from half guard.
Kasady is rocked!
Keats working Kasady over with strikes.
Oh Kasady is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasady is defending against the submission attempts here by Keats.
Keats lands a big elbow - Kasady is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Keats!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Keats!
After winning the bout, Kenneth Keats thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaukalo has chosen Rancid - Indestructible as his entrance music. Pekka Kaukalo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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161 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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153 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Kaukalo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaukalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yaj lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaukalo connects with a looping right hand.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.
Kaukalo lands a jab.
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Kaukalo saw that one coming.
Kaukalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaukalo catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaukalo, as that shot connected.
Kaukalo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaukalo lands with a slapping head kick.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Decent striking displayed by Kaukalo there.
Kaukalo slips under a jab from Yaj.
Nice jab there from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yaj has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaukalo misses with the combination.
It looked like Yaj wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaukalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yaj instigates a clinch.
Kaukalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Kaukalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaukalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaukalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaukalo is defending well for now.
Kaukalo takes a shot to the head.
Yaj scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Kaukalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaukalo is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaukalo controls his hands.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaukalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kaukalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaukalo misses with a body punch.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaukalo is rocked!
Yaj lands a big right hand that drops Kaukalo! The killer instinct kicks in and Yaj finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Yaj!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
The defeated Pekka Kaukalo had this to say: 'I'm sorry to all of my the fans...i promise i'll be back and win.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregory McVaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Idaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Gregory McVaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
Idaho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
I was talking to McVaughn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Idaho managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Idaho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Idaho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McVaughns head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
Idaho lands a right hand.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Idaho takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Idaho blocks with his arms.
Idaho lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Idaho scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Idaho.
McVaughn tries to work over Idaho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Idaho.
Idaho pushes McVaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Duncan Idaho has been cut.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Idaho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Idaho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Idaho misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Idaho avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
Idaho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Idaho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Idaho swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Idaho blocks with his arms.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Idaho has McVaughn pressed against the cage.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Idaho's ribcage. Idaho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idaho just leaning against McVaughn, taking a breather.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn letting Idaho take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Idaho's ribcage. Idaho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Idaho misses with a body punch.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Idaho blocks it.
Idaho throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Idaho gets through McVaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idaho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Idaho scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from McVaughn.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Idaho stalling in the clinch.
Idaho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Idaho lands with a light punch inside.
Idaho tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Idaho is pushing McVaughn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Idaho prevents a body shot from McVaughn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho blocks an uppercut.
Idaho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McVaughns head.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Idaho controls his hands.
Idaho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Idaho avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn lands a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Idaho - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVaughn as Idaho tries to tie him up.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVaughn.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Idaho.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho slows down the pace here.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Idaho is defending well for now.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Idaho avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idaho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Idaho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Idaho avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Idaho.
Idaho lands a right hand.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Idaho working aggressively here.
Idaho swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory McVaughn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Idaho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McVaughn tries a head kick but it misses.
Idaho throws a jab but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Idaho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. Idaho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by McVaughn.
Idaho swings for the body but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idaho moves away.
McVaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idaho can do to turn this around?
Idaho throws a lazy right hand but McVaughn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idaho looks to land a left hand but McVaughn moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Idaho misses its intended target.
McVaughn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Idaho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McVaughn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Idaho.
Idaho throws a hook to the side of McVaughn's head but McVaughn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVaughn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idaho throws a good cross that connects.
McVaughn throws a low kick, looking for Idaho's leg but Idaho calmly moves out of range.
Idaho throws a jab but it's blocked by McVaughn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVaughn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McVaughn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Idaho takes a step back to recover.
Idaho throws a lazy right hand but McVaughn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVaughn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Idaho's calf.
McVaughn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McVaughn - that will leave a mark!
Idaho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by McVaughn.
Idaho misses with a hook. McVaughn ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Idaho misses its intended target.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Idaho pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Idaho.
And Idaho tries to counter it with a takedown but McVaughn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McVaughn slips a jab from Idaho.
Gregory McVaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Idaho misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idaho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVaughn staying out of range there.
McVaughn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Idaho catches McVaughn right on the button with a cross.
McVaughn throws a body kick that misses
letting Idaho counter with a right hand.
McVaughn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McVaughn takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVaughn.
Idaho throws the left hand but McVaughn avoids the punch easily.
McVaughn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McVaughn defending well as Idaho loads up on a big left hand.
McVaughn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Idaho misses with a looping left.
McVaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Idaho moves out of range easily.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. Idaho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVaughn tries to clinch there but Idaho circles away.
McVaughn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Idaho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but Idaho is just out of range.
Idaho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Idaho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab, jab by Idaho - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Idaho.
McVaughn feints and then cracks Idaho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idaho down.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Idaho misses its intended target.
McVaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idaho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McVaughn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Idaho is looking to work some ground and pound but McVaughn has wrist control.
Idaho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Idaho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McVaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho postures up.
McVaughn is pulling down on Idaho's head to control his posture.
Idaho lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is looking to work some ground and pound but McVaughn has wrist control.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McVaughn is keeping the position for now.
Idaho stands and throws McVaughn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Idaho.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Idaho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Idaho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Idaho in side control, throwing shots but McVaughn defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duncan Idaho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Duncan Idaho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Idaho misses with a wild body shot.
McVaughn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Idaho manages to circle out of the way.
Idaho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McVaughn at a distance.
Idaho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idaho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVaughn. McVaughn obviously looking to wear him down.
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Idaho avoids the damage to the body.
Idaho scores with a shoulder strike.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Idaho on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Idaho uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVaughn.
Idaho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from McVaughn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McVaughn obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Idaho managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Idaho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idaho is trying to stall.
Gregory McVaughn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Idaho.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from McVaughn as the two fighters clinch.
Idaho tries to stall but McVaughn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Idaho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Idaho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Idaho misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
A hook to the body from Idaho.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
Idaho is struggling to control the position.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idaho is pushing McVaughn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Idaho misses with a body punch.
Idaho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idaho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Idaho drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McVaughn's guard.
Idaho trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVaughn keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass.
Idaho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McVaughn pulls Idaho in to control the position.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but McVaughn is keeping the position.
Idaho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Idaho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McVaughn controlling Idaho's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idaho looking to pass the guard.
Idaho wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
McVaughn managing to control the position.
Idaho wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McVaughn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Griffin catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.
Bryant seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bryant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bryant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bryant has Griffin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bryant pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Griffin tumbling to the mat - Bryant dives into Griffin's guard.
Bryant stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Griffin tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant decides to pull guard.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
As Griffin looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryant regains half guard.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryant defending well though.
Bryant tries to kick Griffin off in order to stand up. Griffin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffin off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Griffin is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bryant gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bryant working for the choke.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Griffin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant has Griffin flattened out and is raining down punches.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but Bryant has full control of the position and if anything, Griffin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bryant scores with punches to the body.
Bryant lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Griffin is rocked!
Bryant patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Griffin!
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bryant is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bryant missing with strikes from the back.
Griffin is in a bad position with Bryant working for a choke. Griffin manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin works over Bryant with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant's legs - danger averted.
Bryant is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
Bryant 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.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
Griffin advances to half guard.
Griffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griffin in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desean Bryant dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griffin throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Griffin throws a head kick that Bryant semi-blocks.
It looks like Desean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griffin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bryant.
Griffin wants to stand and escape but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Griffin!
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bryant is tightening it up a little... Griffin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Griffin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Griffin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bryant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Desean Bryant!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santi Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: GSP - Not Impressed. Santiago Palmer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Santi Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santoro.
Santoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
A jab from Palmer misses.
Palmer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santoro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palmer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santoro has passed into side control.
Check out the look on Santoro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Santoro working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro working the ground and pound from side control.
Santoro misses with the ground and pound.
Palmer is looking to regain half guard here but Santoro keeps moving and retains side control.
Santoro is putting a hurting on Palmer here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santoro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Santoro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Palmer is trying to control Santoro's posture but Santoro avoids it.
Palmer keeps Santoro under control for a moment.
Santoro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Santoro throws an elbow but Palmer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Palmer can't do much from the bottom here.
Palmer defending against the ground and pound.
Santoro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Santoro working away.
Palmer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santoro is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro working away.
Santoro happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Santoro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Santoro trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer trying to control but Santoro flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Palmer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Santoro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Palmer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santoro landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is desperately trying to improve his position but Santoro has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Santoro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santoro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Palmer is looking to escape.
Santoro cracks Palmer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Santoro is landing with some decent strikes but Palmer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Palmer prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Palmer tries to hold on but Santoro postures up.
Palmer taking shots to the head.
Palmer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santoro landing punches.
Palmer regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer wants to get back to full guard.
Santoro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Palmer to regain full guard.
Santoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Santoro slips an elbow through the middle.
Santoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santoro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Palmer controlling Santoro's posture.
Santoro throws a big right hand that misses.
Palmer is trying to control the position but Santoro postures up.
Palmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santoro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santi Santoro dominated that round.
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.
Santoro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmer lands a jab to the head.
Palmer missing with a left hand there. Santoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santoro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santoro shoots in but Palmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmer can do to turn this around?
Palmer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palmer's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Palmer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Santoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Santoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santoro.
Palmer scores with the left hand. Santoro knows he should have avoided that one.
Palmer has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Palmer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Palmer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Santoro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palmer is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santi Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer prevents the takedown attempt.
Santoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santoro.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
Santoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer stalls.
Palmer taking a breather.
Palmer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmer is struggling to control the position.
Palmer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Santoro has Palmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Santiago Palmer.
Santoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but Santoro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmer misses with a hook.
Santoro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Palmer scores with a punch to the head.
Santoro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santoro misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer misses with an uppercut.
Santoro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palmer swivels and escapes.
Palmer clinches up with Santoro and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santoro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santoro takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Palmer.
Santoro is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santoro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Palmer gets through Santoro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santoro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer lands an elbow just above Santoro 's eye.
Santoro wants a takedown.
Palmer prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Palmer is struggling to control the position.
Palmer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Palmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santoro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santoro tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
Santoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palmer prevents it.
Santoro can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer stalling.
Santiago Palmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Palmer throws an elbow that misses.
Palmer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Santoro ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Palmer throws a hook but Santoro blocks it.
Santoro fails to land the takedown.
Santoro shoots for a takedown but Palmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmer! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santi Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palmer darts in and clinches Santoro up against the cage.
Santoro wants a takedown.
Santoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palmer prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer stalling in the clinch.
Santoro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Santoro is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer leaning against his opponent.
Oh Santoro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santoro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santoro seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer has Santoro pushed against the cage.
Palmer stops a takedown attempt from Santoro.
Palmer misses with an elbow over the top.
Palmer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santoro.
Palmer has Santoro pushed against the cage.
Santoro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palmer is defending well.
Santoro has Palmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palmer has Santoro pressed against the cage.
Palmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Palmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Santiago Palmer.
A jab from Palmer does it's job there.
Santiago Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Santoro. Those never looked like landing.
Palmer throws out a powerful jab.
Santi Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santoro has time to react.
Palmer darts in and clinches Santoro up against the cage.
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santoro letting Palmer take a breather here.
Santoro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palmer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Palmer lands an elbow inside that Santoro shrugs off.
Santoro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Palmer is pulling down on Santoro's head. It's preventing any offense from Santoro, at least for the moment.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Santoro controlling him for the moment.
Santoro landing some decent shots from guard.
Santi Santoro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Santoro pushes his legs off easily.
Santoro scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santoro trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palmer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santoro has passed into side control.
Santoro has control of an arm but Palmer manages to advance to Santoro's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Santoro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Santoro for a finish.
Santoro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palmer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Palmer!
Post fight, Santiago Palmer took to the microphone: 'The losing streak is over! Fuck yeah! Thanks Boston for the fight again. You are always my good opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keef Hash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hash's entrance music is Albatross Albatross Albatross. A fine choice. Keef Hash is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keef Hash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hash throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
Hash scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hash blocks a jab.
Hash looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doubdtfire lands with an overhand left.
Hash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doubdtfire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hash.
Hash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doubdtfire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keef Hash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire thows a leg kick but Hash checks it
and Hash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doubdtfire thows a body kick. Hash tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Doubdtfire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hash as he jumps to the side.
Hash takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
Hash connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hash. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down.
Hash lands a body shot.
A big right from Hash misses.
Doubdtfire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hash scores with a push kick.
Hash scores with a body shot.
Doubdtfire connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hash. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook
and Hash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hash throws a right hand that misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doubdtfire throws a solid leg kick but Hash takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a straight left.
Hash wants to clinch.
Hash swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Hash has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nelson Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hash was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Hash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hash throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hash tests Doubdtfire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Hash checks it.
Hash throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Doubdtfire feints a counter leg kick.
Hash connects with a nice looking jab.
Doubdtfire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hash connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Hash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hash staying out of range there.
Hash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doubdtfire thuds his right hand into Hash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doubdtfire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire scores with a three punch combo!
Hash is rocked!
Doubdtfire walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hash drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Doubdtfire swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hash's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Euphegen Doubdtfire!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corvo Attano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attano throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Attano looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Attano. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Attano moves out of range.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matthews thumps Attano with a low kick.
Attano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Attano throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Attano.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Attano.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Attano sees coming a mile off.
Attano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Attano swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Attano lands with an uppercut that bounces Matthews off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Matthews misses.
Attano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Attano.
Matthews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Attano.
Attano misses with a series of wild punches.
Attano swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Attano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Attano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Attano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Attano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attano misses the shot to the body.
Attano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Attano moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Attano feinted with a counter takedown.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Attano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Attano.
Attano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
Attano throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Attano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Attano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Attano.
Attano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Attano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Attano.
Attano throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews feints and then cracks Attano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Attano down.
Attano thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Attano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Attano checks a leg kick.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Attano checks it.
Attano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matthews scores with a nice head shot.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Attano.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Attano checks it.
Attano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Attano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Attano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matthews.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Attano down.
A big left from Attano misses.
Attano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Attano saw it coming and moves away.
Attano throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Matthews was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Attano.
Matthews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews with a nice cross.
Attano swinging wildly here.
Matthews's corner calls for a 1-2. Matthews obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Attano misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Matthews.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Attano.
Matthews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews throws a low kick but Attano avoids it.
Attano checks the leg kick.
A big left from Attano misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Attano saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Attano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Attano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Attano checks it well.
Attano just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews tries to bum rush Attano with a series of wild strikes but Attano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a kick to the temple. Attano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Attano is rocked!
Matthews throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Attano crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Matthews!
Sean Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Haack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie Allen (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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24
183 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gracie Allen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haack punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Haack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Haack misses with a leg kick
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Allen lands a jab to the nose.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Allen in the body.
Haack throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Haack moves out of range as Allen strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
Haack checks a leg kick.
Allen throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen moves away from the strike by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses
and Allen counters with an outside leg kick.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack scores with a push kick.
Haack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen scores with a hook.
Haack slips a jab from Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen checks a leg kick nicely.
Haack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen checks a low kick from Haack.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Haack throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen misses with a hook
and Haack counters with a good low kick that Allen was not able to check.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Haack's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Haack throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Allen throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haack checks a low kick from Allen.
Haack throws a quick counter kick to the body but Allen avoids it.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen punishes Haack's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Haack.
Haack connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Haack checks a low kick from Allen.
Allen misses the jab.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen checks the leg kick.
Allen tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Haack.
A lazy body kick from Haack
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haack is rocked!
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a big right hand! Oh Haack is in trouble here! Allen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belle Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
189 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Galt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Belle Sebastian!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt lands a leg kick that knocks Sebastian off balance momentarily.
Sebastian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galt's sensitive parts.
Sebastian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sebastian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Galt, right into the meat.
Galt throws a leg kick which misses Sebastian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sebastian tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sebastian. That's going to slow Galt down.
Sebastian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sebastian tries to work over Galt's front leg with a kick but Galt checks it.
Galt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sebastian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sebastian connects with a solid leg kick.
Sebastian throws a body kick that misses.
Galt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sebastian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galt looks to land a right hand but Sebastian moved out of range.
Galt sizes up Sebastian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sebastian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sebastian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galt looking for a sweep. Not yet Galt, not yet.
Sebastian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt trying to control the position.
Sebastian landing with the ground and pound.
Galt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sebastian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Galt passes Sebastian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galt seems to be looking for submissions.
Galt thows a huge punch but Sebastian dodges it nicely.
Sebastian manages to get to full guard.
Sebastian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galt defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt passes into half guard.
Galt thows a huge punch but Sebastian dodges it nicely.
Galt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sebastian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sebastian wants to improve his position but Galt is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galt trying to mount his opponent but Sebastian defends it.
Sebastian tries to get to full guard but Galt has control of the leg.
Galt wants to pass the guard but Sebastian is defending well.
Galt throwing shots but Sebastian is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sebastian is looking to control Galt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sebastian avoid being mounted?
Galt is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sebastian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galt is looking to work some ground and pound but Sebastian has wrist control.
Sebastian is trying to keep Galt in close.
Sebastian keeping full guard, as Galt tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galt passes Sebastian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Galt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sebastian is just riding it out for now. Galt eventually gives up the hold.
Galt is trying to control the action in half guard but Sebastian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sebastian is defending against the submission attempts here by Galt.
Galt is looking to advance position but Sebastian won't allow it.
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 John Galt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Galt throws a jab when Sebastian was well out of range.
Galt throws a leg kick but Sebastian checks it.
Galt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sebastian. That did some damage!
John Galt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sebastian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sebastian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sebastian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Galt wants to sweep here but Sebastian controlling him for the moment.
Galt is trying to control the position but Sebastian postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian throwing strikes from guard but Galt blocks nicely.
Sebastian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sebastian lands a couple of elbows.
Sebastian throwing strikes from guard but Galt blocks nicely.
Sebastian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sebastian throws a big right hand that misses.
Sebastian postures up in Galt's guard and throws a big left but Galt blocks it.
Galt has control of Sebastian's left arm, preventing Sebastian from doing any damage.
Sebastian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sebastian controlling the pace.
Sebastian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt wants to improve his position but Sebastian is controlling well.
Sebastian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sebastian connects with a nice short shot to Galt's temple.
Galt moves into full guard.
Sebastian with a nice head shot there.
Sebastian lands a couple of elbows.
Galt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sebastian's guard.
Sebastian looking to control.
Galt forces his way into half guard.
Sebastian tries to roll over but Galt keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt is working for a submission of some sort.
Galt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sebastian defending well though.
Sebastian is trying to get back to full guard.
Sebastian is pressing down on Galt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sebastian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galt wants to control from the top but Sebastian keeps moving.
Sebastian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sebastian keeping full guard, as Galt tries to pass.
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.
Sebastian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sebastian connects with a couple of short punches.
Sebastian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sebastian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sebastian trying to control but Galt is working from the bottom.
Galt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galt wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belle Sebastian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sebastian manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galt on his heels. He'll look to pass Galt's guard now, I'm sure.
Galt wants to sweep but no luck.
Galt is working hard here to advance position.
Sebastian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sebastian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Galt keeping moving, preventing Sebastian from controlling successfully.
Galt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sebastian defends well.
Sebastian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sebastian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sebastian preventing the sweep.
Galt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sebastian manages to get himself to full guard.
Sebastian is trying to control the position but Galt postures up.
Galt wants to control from the top but Sebastian keeps moving.
Sebastian wants to sweep here but Galt controlling him for the moment.
Sebastian managing to control the position.
Belle Sebastian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galt is one step ahead there.
Sebastian trying to keep a closed guard but Galt is proving a slippery customer.
Galt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sebastian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sebastian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galt.
Galt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sebastian tries to bench press Galt off him but Galt keeps the position.
Galt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sebastian, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt trying to control the action but Sebastian is working from the bottom.
Sebastian gets back to half guard.
Galt thows a huge punch but Sebastian dodges it nicely.
Galt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sebastian still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sebastian has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sebastian is working Galt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sebastian scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Galt to see if he's OK.
Galt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt is pressing down on Sebastian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galt is trying to control the position but Sebastian postures up.
Sebastian is in close to Galt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sebastian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sebastian throwing strikes but missing.
Galt wants to sweep here but Sebastian controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sebastian wants to pass the guard but Galt is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sebastian advances position into side control!
Galt wants to control but Sebastian postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belle Sebastian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sebastian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belle Sebastian!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Superior Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nucleus has chosen Tupac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Superior Nucleus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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24
160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Blye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Superior Nucleus!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blye throws a looping overhand right but Nucleus ducks down to avoid it.
Blye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nucleus misses with a double jab
and Blye counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blye shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nucleus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nucleus to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blye trying to control the position but Nucleus is working away.
Nucleus defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Blye.
Nucleus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blye is trying to control but can't.
Blye is trying to get back to full guard.
Nucleus is thwarting Blye's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blye wants to improve his position but Nucleus is controlling well.
Blye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blye.
Nucleus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blye trying to keep a closed guard but Nucleus is proving a slippery customer.
Blye wants to sweep here but Nucleus controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Nucleus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nucleus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blye wants to control but Nucleus is keeping busy.
Blye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nucleus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucleus is one step ahead there.
Blye is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nucleus staying out of range there.
Nucleus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nucleus staying out of range there.
A low kick from Nucleus misses
and Blye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blye keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blye checks a leg kick nicely.
Blye looks to throw the jab but Nucleus is out of range.
Blye drops his hands momentarily and Nucleus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nucleus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blye throwing a counter right hand but Nucleus manages to avoid it.
Nucleus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucleus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blye moves away.
Blye misses with a straight left.
Blye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Nucleus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blye.
Blye misses with an uppercut
and Nucleus counters with a straight right hand.
Blye is rocked!
Superior Nucleus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucleus cracks Blye with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Blye tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nucleus pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Blye is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Superior Nucleus!
Our winner, Superior Nucleus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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