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GKNY 75 - Monk v Powell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Letang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pierre Letang's chin.
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145 lbs
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145 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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Letang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Letang counters by clinching up.
Letang lands with a left to the head.
Letang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Letang keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Letang's takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Letang 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.
Letang has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Letang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Letang dives into Jackson's guard.
Letang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Letang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letang landing some decent shots from guard.
Letang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Letang connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Letang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson is trying to hold Letang in close to prevent damage but Letang has managed to pass into half guard.
Letang is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Letang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Obukhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Obukhov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obukhovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obukhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obukhov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kozlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kozlov dips to his left and cracks Obukhov with an uppercut!
Obukhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Obukhov drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obukhov misses with a body shot
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Obukhov.
Kozlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obukhov defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Obukhov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obukhov misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obukhov misses with a head kick.
Kozlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Obukhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Obukhov moved out of range.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Obukhov is just out of range.
Kozlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Obukhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obukhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Obukhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kozlov lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obukhov moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.
Obukhov can't get the takedown.
Obukhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obukhov tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Ruban Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Obukhov.
Obukhov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obukhov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kozlov is keeping busy.
Kozlov wants to break free but Obukhov has control.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kozlov.
Obukhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artem Obukhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov with a jab.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Kozlov misses with a combination
and Obukhov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Obukhov.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Obukhov backwards.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Obukhov up against the cage.
Kozlov is struggling to control the position.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Obukhov.
Kozlov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kozlov.
Kozlov avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruban Kozlov.
Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obukhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Obukhov.
Obukhov misses the shot to the body.
Obukhov walks into a straight right hand from Kozlov.
Obukhov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Obukhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov throws a hook but Obukhov blocks it.
Obukhov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kozlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obukhov's head backwards.
Obukhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Obukhov connects with a right hand. Kozlov shakes it off.
Obukhov takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kozlov scores with a jab. Obukhov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kozlov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Obukhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obukhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Obukhov misses
and Obukhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obukhov can do to turn this around?
Obukhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Obukhov shoots in and drives through. Kozlov sprawls well.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Obukhov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Kozlov.
Obukhov throws a head kick that misses.
Kozlov throwing a counter right hand but Obukhov manages to avoid it.
Kozlov scores with a punch to the head.
Obukhov is rocked!
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obukhov.
Obukhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
A shot to the body from Obukhov misses
and Kozlov counters with a left and a right that stings Obukhov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obukhov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov counters with a crisp right that sends Obukhov to the canvas! Kozlov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruban Kozlov!
A relieved looking Ruban Kozlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Tesla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicola Tesla!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Tesla.
Tesla throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tesla misses with a body kick.
Tesla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Tesla is looking to clinch but Cooke is avoiding it.
Tesla takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Tesla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tesla.
Tesla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Cooke lands.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tesla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Cooke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tesla checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tesla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke scores with a spinning back kick!
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tesla. That did some damage!
Tesla defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tesla.
Tesla has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Tesla moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tesla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Tesla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooke's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cooke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tesla has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tesla and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cooke misses with an uppercut
and Tesla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tesla throws a low kick, looking for Cooke's leg but Cooke calmly moves out of range.
Tesla doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooke circles away.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tesla moves away.
Tesla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tesla swinging wildly here.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Tesla's head but Tesla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Tesla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tesla.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Tesla moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Tesla throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Tesla tries to clinch but Cooke is having none of it.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Tesla blocks it.
Tesla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Tesla.
Tesla walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cooke.
Tesla ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Tesla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Tesla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke throwing a counter right hand but Tesla manages to avoid it.
Cooke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Tesla tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cooke connects with a right hand. Tesla shakes it off.
Tesla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tesla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tesla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooke.
Tesla thuds his shin into the meat of Cooke's side.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Tesla lands a front kick.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses.
Tesla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooke rather than just go for the knockout.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tesla drops his hands momentarily and Cooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Tesla throws a chopping leg kick but Cooke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Tesla takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cooke wants to slow Tesla down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Tesla's front leg but catches the back leg as Tesla tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tesla.
Tesla misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Tesla lands but Cooke takes it in his stride.
Tesla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Tesla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a body shot.
Tesla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tesla lands a body shot.
Tesla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tesla stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tesla.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tesla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Tesla.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cooke lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cooke blocks the body kick.
Cooke misses with a looping right.
Cooke checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tesla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Tesla moved away.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Tesla checks it
and Tesla counters with a left to the body.
Tesla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tesla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke throws a body punch but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tesla moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Tesla slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke lands a front kick.
Tesla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Tesla.
Cooke sets himself, and Tesla steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooke avoids it this time.
Tesla takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tesla might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cooke has got the better of the exchanges.
Tesla defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla cracks the inside of Cooke's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Tesla moved away.
Tesla throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Tesla throws a leg kick but Cooke moved away.
Cooke misses with a hook.
Tesla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Tesla moves away from the strike by Cooke.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Tesla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tesla swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tesla.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tesla just manages to avoid it.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
Tesla throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Tesla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.
Tesla on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke tries to work over Tesla's front leg with a kick but Tesla checks it.
Tesla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a nice body shot.
Tesla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tesla 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.
Tesla pushes Cooke away with a front kick.
Tesla throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tesla throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Tesla lands with an overhand left.
Cooke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Tesla's knee but Tesla avoids it well.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tesla.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tesla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tesla.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tesla!
Cooke moves out of range as Tesla throws a body kick.
Cooke misses with a lunging right hand
and Tesla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Cooke digs a good hook to Tesla's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooke checks a leg kick.
Cooke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooke connects with the punch.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tesla.
Both fighters circling a little - Tesla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tesla throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooke throws a sloppy body shot
and Tesla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Cooke.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Cooke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tesla misses with a jab to the body
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tesla lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooke off the cage and back into range.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tesla. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Tesla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Tesla steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooke.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooke.
Tesla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tesla can do to turn this around?
Tesla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cookes head.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
Tesla swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Cooke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke blocks the body kick.
Cooke is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab from Tesla.
Tesla looks to clinch
and Cooke counters with a right hand to the body.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Tesla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke sets himself, and Tesla steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooke avoids it this time.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tesla. That did some damage!
Tesla throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tesla.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooke pushes Tesla away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Tesla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tesla misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Tesla's ribs.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tesla.
Tesla has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Tesla scores with a jab.
Tesla connects with a nice looking jab.
Tesla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke wants to slow Tesla down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Tesla catches Cooke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tesla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tesla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tesla. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tesla moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tesla throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Nicola Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Tesla lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover.
Cooke moves out of range as Tesla strikes.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tesla just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke throws a sloppy body shot
and Tesla counters by clinching up.
Tesla trying to land knees to the body.
Tesla misses with some punches.
Cooke works on Tesla's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Tesla controls his hands.
Tesla breaks from the clinch.
Tesla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke gets tackled into the cage by Tesla. Tesla maintains the clinch.
Cooke effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke pushes off an throws an elbow but Tesla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooke scores with a hook to the body.
Cooke stalling in the clinch but Tesla improves position.
Cooke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tesla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooke lands with a right to the head.
Tesla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tesla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tesla misses with a body punch.
Cooke effectively controlling the action here.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Tesla controls the action.
Tesla throws a head punch that misses.
Tesla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Tesla.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tesla fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Nicola Tesla seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tesla throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Tesla lands a good knee to the midsection. Cooke won't want to take too many of those.
Tesla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Tesla fails to land.
Cooke trying to control the position but instead, Tesla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooke into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicola Tesla.
I think Cooke 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
A very excited looking Matt Cooke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crackajack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Crackajack!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Crackajack.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Crackajack throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Crackajack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Crackajack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crackajack 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.
Crackajack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Crackajack improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Crackajack blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Crackajack's ribcage. Crackajack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Crackajack.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crackajack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackajack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crackajack.
Crackajack misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crackajack misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Crackajack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crackajack misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Crackajack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Crackajack back against the cage.
Crackajack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
Crackajack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crackajack lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackajack misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Crackajack.
Crackajack misses with a body punch.
Crackajack tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Crackajack misses with a punch to the body.
Crackajack working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Crackajack.
Crackajack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to work over Crackajack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Crackajack misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Crackajack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Crackajack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Crackajack gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crackajack up against the cage.
Crackajack pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Crackajack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackajack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Crackajack back against the cage.
Crackajack lands with a short shot to the head.
Crackajack misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand into Crackajack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crackajack's gas tank.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Crackajack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crackajack working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crackajack.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crackajack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crackajack can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Crackajack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crackajack lands with a left to the head.
Crackajack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has Crackajack pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Johnson 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.
Johnson closes the distance but Crackajack moves to the side
and Crackajack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crackajack swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Crackajack throws a counter combo.
Johnson swings for the body but Crackajack moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crackajack can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crackajack blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crackajack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackajack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crackajack's efforts to push away.
Crackajack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crackajack's elbow.
Crackajack has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Crackajack throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crackajack is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crackajack.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crackajack tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crackajack blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crackajacks head.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Crackajack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson gets through Crackajack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Crackajack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Crackajack back against the cage.
Crackajack has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson just leaning against Crackajack, taking a breather.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson presses Crackajack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crackajack.
Crackajack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Crackajack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crackajack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crackajack misses with some punches.
Johnson is working Crackajack over against the cage.
Crackajack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Crackajack back against the cage.
Crackajack tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries a body shot but Crackajack blocks it.
Crackajack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crackajack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a body shot but Crackajack blocks it.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Crackajack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Crackajack tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackajack can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Crackajack misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Crackajack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crackajack struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Crackajack misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Crackajack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crackajack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Crackajack avoids them all with ease.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Crackajack keeps it at a distance.
Crackajack misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Crackajack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Crackajack's side.
Crackajack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crackajack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crackajack in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crackajack lands with a good body shot.
Johnson wants to clinch but Crackajack slips to the side
and Crackajack counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackajack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackajack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crackajack swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Crackajack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crackajack will feel that in the morning.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andre Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Crackajack throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crackajack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crackajack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crackajack 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.
Crackajack stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crackajack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crackajack looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crackajack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crackajack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Jimmy Crackajack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crackajack misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crackajack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Crackajack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crackajack dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Crackajack pushes him off.
Crackajack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Crackajack tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Crackajack back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crackajack is rocked!
Johnson tries to clinch up but Crackajack circles away and keeps his distance.
Crackajack gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Crackajack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Crackajack tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crackajack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andre Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Crackajack is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crackajack trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Crackajack's head.
Crackajack swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Crackajack seems to have recovered his senses.
Crackajack misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crackajack backwards.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Crackajack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jimmy Crackajack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crackajack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Skog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Scarlet Storm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Skog!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Skog throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skog scores with a nice right hand.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skog, right into the meat.
Skog throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Dall blocks a head kick by Skog.
As Skog backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Skog's ribs.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall slips under a jab.
Skog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skog sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skog is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dall in particular looking to stall.
Skog is trying to control but can't.
Dall is looking to advance position but Skog won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skog keeps working.
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.
Skog looking for a sweep. Not yet Skog, not yet.
Dall wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Skog keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skog holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog's corner calls for a 1-2. Skog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Skog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skog moves away.
Dall tries for a takedown but Skog circles away easily
and Skog counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skog's head backwards.
Skog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Skog settles back down.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Skog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skog stacks Dall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Skog!
Dall is not content to let Skog control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Skog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Skog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skog moves into the clinch.
Skog lands a right hand.
Dall blocks a body shot from Skog.
Dall manages to pull guard.
Dall keeping full guard, as Skog tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skog has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Skog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skog is aware though and is defending well.
Skog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dall looking to control.
Dall wants to sweep here but Skog controlling him for the moment.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skog scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skog throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skog.
Skog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skog misses with a looping left.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Skog.
Skog cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skog duly obliges.
A low kick from Skog misses
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Skog lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skog, right into the meat.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Skog cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Skog tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Skog.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Skog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Skog's head back.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skog bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog lands with a kick to the temple. Dall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
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!
Skog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skog scores with a push kick.
Dall tries to move into range but Skog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Skog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dan Skog has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Skog preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Skog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Skog throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Skog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall if he has to take too many more of those.
Skog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Skog.
Skog lands a high kick!
Dall delivers a nice body kick.
Skog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall lands with a straight right. Skog didn't see that one coming.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skog defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Skog misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skog walks into a stiff left hand from Dall.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Skog lands with a good body shot.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.
Skog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall cracks the inside of Skog's front leg.
Synyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall avoids the body shot from Skog.
Skog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dall's guard.
Skog is pushing down on Dall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dall is fighting to maintain full guard but Skog has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall wants to improve his position but Skog is controlling well.
Dall is not content to let Skog control the position.
Well, if Skog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skog prevents Dall from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to control here.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skog pulls his head out easily.
Skog controlling the action here.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Skog controlling the action here.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Skog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Skog.
Well Skog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Global Offensive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Hell's Bells- AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Global Offensive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cain Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a jab from Offensive.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Offensive takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cain Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Offensive feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Offensive as he avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Offensive has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Offensive there as he acknowledges the shot.
Offensive stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Cain Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Offensive throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Offensive.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offensive is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones prevents Offensive from improving his position.
Offensive tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offensive gets full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Offensive keeps moving.
Offensive can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones wants to take a breather but Offensive is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offensive is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Offensive moves into full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Offensive wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offensive thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Offensive.
Offensive was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Offensive needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Offensive throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Offensive moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones looks for a takedown but Offensive sprawls well.
Global Offensive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jones.
Offensive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Offensive swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Offensive gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Offensive has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offensive lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Offensive pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Offensive tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Offensive back against the cage.
Offensive is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones tries to circle away but Offensive has him pinned against the cage.
Offensive tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Offensive back against the cage.
Offensive lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Offensive throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
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 Global Offensive will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Offensive takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Global Offensive has been cut.
Offensive with a hook.
Cain Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Offensive sprawls well.
Offensive appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offensive manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Offensive moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Offensive scores with a nice head shot.
Jones looks to land a combination but Offensive avoids it well.
Offensive was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offensive.
Offensive misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Cain Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Offensive steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Offensive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Offensive tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Offensive manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Global Offensive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jones.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Offensive counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Offensive lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Offensive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Offensive.
Jones throws a hook but Offensive avoids it easily.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Offensive counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offensive waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Offensive takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Offensive on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Offensive manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Offensive misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Offensive wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Offensive cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Offensive takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones defending well as Offensive loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Offensive throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offensive.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Offensive is looking to counter punch.
Offensive lands a lovely overhand right.
Offensive throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Offensive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Offensive avoids the body shot from Jones.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Offensive. That snapped Jones's head back.
Offensive throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Offensive counters with a two punch combo.
Jones is rocked!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Offensive on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Offensive defends it nicely.
Offensive avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Offensive counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Offensive finish him?!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Offensive finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offensive ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jones out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Global Offensive!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gurney Halleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halleck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Clash-White Riot. Gurney Halleck will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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147 lbs
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159 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Frankie Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corleone tries to counter with a takedown but Halleck is quick to defend against it.
Corleone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halleck lands a nice looking body shot.
Halleck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Corleone.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corleone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corleone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Corleone.
Corleone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corleone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Halleck blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone lands a couple of elbows.
Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses. Halleck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Corleone's guard. Nice move by Halleck!
Corleone looking for a sweep. Not yet Corleone, not yet.
Corleone is striking but Halleck is not phased and passes to half guard.
Corleone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone gets back to full guard.
Halleck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corleone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halleck is one step ahead there.
Corleone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halleck is aware though and is defending well.
Corleone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone looking for a sweep. Not yet Corleone, not yet.
Halleck wants to pass the guard but Corleone is keeping the position.
Corleone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halleck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corleone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halleck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corleone at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halleck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corleone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corleone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corleone throws a head kick but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck punishes Corleone's body with a nice straight punch.
Halleck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corleone momentarily.
Halleck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corleone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corleone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corleone is trying to pull guard but Halleck has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Halleck.
Corleone controlling the action here for a moment.
Corleone lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck 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.
Halleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halleck lands a right hook to the body.
Halleck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corleone rather than just go for the knockout.
Corleone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Halleck.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corleone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corleone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halleck is out of range and Corleone settles back down.
Corleone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halleck.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Corleone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corleone ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
Good leg kick by Corleone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halleck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corleone gets a double leg takedown into Halleck's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom.
Frankie Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Halleck blocks nicely.
Corleone trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corleone is fighting to break Halleck's control of his arms but Halleck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Halleck keeping full guard, as Corleone tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that Corleone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Halleck blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halleck wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Corleone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halleck wants to stand but Corleone is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halleck with a nice cross.
Halleck's corner calls for a 1-2. Halleck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halleck scores with the left hand. Corleone knows he should have avoided that one.
Halleck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corleone under the eye.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Halleck.
Halleck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corleone circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone.
Halleck swings for the body but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halleck sprawls and moves away.
Corleone throws a sloppy head kick and Halleck moves out of range easily.
Corleone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halleck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corleone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corleone wants to land a leg kick but Halleck is out of range.
Halleck lands a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corleone - that will leave a mark!
Corleone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halleck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halleck is refusing to be controlled, as Corleone sits in half guard.
Halleck tries to roll over but Corleone keeps him under control.
Corleone lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halleck is just riding it out for now. Corleone eventually gives up the hold.
Corleone trying to pass the guard but Halleck defending well.
Corleone wants to control but Halleck is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Corleone wants to free his trapped foot but Halleck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corleone lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck 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! This is the final round!
Halleck misses with a looping right.
Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
Corleone avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Corleone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corleone throws the kick towards the body but Halleck avoids it.
Halleck connects with a nice looking jab.
Halleck has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corleone clinches up against the cage.
Halleck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gurney Halleck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halleck lands a head shot.
Corleone fails to land the takedown.
Corleone throws out a leg kick but Halleck moves out of range and Corleone only half commits.
Corleone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halleck's half guard.
Corleone wants to take a breather but Halleck is having none of it.
Halleck gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Halleck breaks from the clinch.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Corleone motions for Halleck to come forward. Corleone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corleone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Halleck as he connects with a hook.
Corleone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halleck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corleone scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a wild body kick that Halleck sees coming a mile off.
Halleck throws out a counter right but Corleone avoids it with no problem.
Corleone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corleone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halleck just misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone is looking to slow Halleck down with leg kicks.
Halleck tries to sprawl but Corleone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Corleone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corleone wants to advance to full mount but Halleck doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corleone lands a couple of elbows.
Corleone won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halleck controls Corleone momentarily but Corleone frees himself.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone postures up in Halleck's guard and throws a big left but Halleck blocks it.
Gurney Halleck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corleone lands a couple of elbows.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halleck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corleone cracks Halleck with a solid left hand.
Corleone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halleck's head.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone works over Halleck with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone connects with a couple of short punches.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corleone has gone for a leg lock! Halleck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Corleone's guard.
Corleone wants to control the position but Halleck says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Frankie Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halleck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corleone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gurney Halleck.
I've got Halleck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurney Halleck!
A very excited looking Gurney Halleck made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skeng Man has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to keep Man in close.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it.
Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Silva in his guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
My spies in Thomas Top Team inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Man.
Man is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 Skeng Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Man as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Silva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Man! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Skeng Man!
Skeng Man gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karter Kinshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagemedov has chosen Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinshaw cracks Nurmagemedov with a good jab.
Nurmagemedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kinshaw throws a jab when Nurmagemedov was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagemedov is defended easily by Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kinshaw swivels and escapes.
Nurmagemedov avoids the body shot from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagemedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kinshaw's guard.
Kinshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kinshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kinshaw has his hands on Nurmagemedov's head, controlling the position.
Kinshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagemedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kinshaw's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagemedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagemedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kinshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagemedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagemedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinshaw has wrist control.
Kinshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kinshaw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagemedov throws an elbow that misses. Kinshaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagemedov's guard. Nice move by Kinshaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagemedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov wants to stand but Kinshaw is controlling the position.
Kinshaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinshaw misses with the combination.
Nurmagemedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Karter Kinshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagemedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinshaw tries to avoid it but Nurmagemedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinshaw to the ground. Kinshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kinshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Kinshaw catches Nurmagemedov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagemedov feints and as Kinshaw raises his hands in defense, Nurmagemedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagemedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw controlling Nurmagemedov's posture.
Nurmagemedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinshaw has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nurmagemedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kinshaw keeping moving, preventing Nurmagemedov from controlling successfully.
Kinshaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kinshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagemedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinshaw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kinshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Karter Kinshaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kinshaw misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Kinshaw's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kinshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagemedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagemedov misses with a takedown
and Kinshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kinshaw defends it well.
Kinshaw clinches.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is trying to break the clinch but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagemedov is trying to drag Kinshaw to the mat but Kinshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karter Kinshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov prevents a body shot from Kinshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown but Kinshaw manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Kinshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kinshaw scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagemedov's head.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is trying to pull guard but Kinshaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinshaw lands a right hand.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown.
Kinshaw stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagemedov is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Kinshaw lands an uppercut.
Kinshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kinshaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagemedov has been cut.
Nurmagemedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kinshaw is leaning against Nurmagemedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagemedov managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
A left hand lands to the body for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw works on Nurmagemedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmagemedov avoids it.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagemedov can do to turn this around?
Kinshaw cracks Nurmagemedov with a nice body shot.
Kinshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov can't get the takedown.
Nurmagemedov is trying to break free.
Kinshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagemedovs head.
Nurmagemedov is rocked!
Kinshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagemedov backwards.
Nurmagemedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinshaw finish him?
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagemedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagemedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagemedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a damaging elbow.
Kinshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a shot to the body.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Nurmagemedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagemedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw works on Nurmagemedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kinshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karter Kinshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nurmagemedov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nurmagemedov drops to his knees and Kinshaw pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karter Kinshaw!
Karter Kinshaw retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. The crowd seem to be enjoying Powell's choice of entrance music: 8 Mile. Silas Monk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silas Monk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Powell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk throws a combination. Powell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monk missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell with the counter takedown but Monk avoids it easily.
Powell throws a body punch but Monk moves out of range.
Monk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Monk fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Monk is out of range.
Powell moves away from the strike by Monk.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Monk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Monk. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
Monk lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Powell has his takedown stuffed
and Monk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Powell there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Monk.
Powell throws a hook to the side of Monk's head but Monk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Monk appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk scores with the left hand. Powell knows he should have avoided that one.
Powell lands a nice looking body shot.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monk.
Monk misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Monk's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Monk.
Monk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silas Monk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monk throws a hook but Powell avoids it easily.
Powell feints the counter takedown.
Powell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
Powell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Monk works Powell's body with a nice hook.
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk lands a glancing blow to the side of Powell's head.
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Powell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Monk working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Powell backs up against the cage.
Powell throws out a leg kick but Monk moves out of range and Powell only half commits.
Powell lands a body shot.
Monk thumps Powell with a low kick.
Monk throws a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Monk throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Powell misses the body punch
letting Monk counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monk scores with a punch to the head.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Monk counters with a thumping low kick.
Monk checks a leg kick nicely.
Powell scores with a takedown into Monk's guard.
Monk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powell won't allow Monk to get back to his feet.
Monk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powell controls the pace.
It looks like Powell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Monk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silas Monk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monk misses with an uppercut.
Silas Monk is winning the standup battle so far.
Monk misses with a body shot.
Monk misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Powell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powell moves to clinch but Monk breaks away
letting Monk counter with a right hand.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
enabling Monk to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powell scrambles back to his feet.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Monk takes one to the chin there.
Powell throws a right hand that Monk ducks under and follows up with a left that Monk also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monk throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Monk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Powell darts in looking for a takedown but Monk gets double underhooks and turns Powell into the cage.
Monk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Monk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monk. That's going to slow Powell down.
Monk wants to land a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell throws a lazy right hand but Monk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monk tried to counter with a leg kick but Powell avoided it.
Monk cracks the inside of Powell's front leg.
Monk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monk is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Monk.
Monk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Monk is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monk.
Powell connects with the punch.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Monk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Monk looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Monk throws out a powerful jab.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monk wants to land a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Monk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Monk.
Monk throws a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Monk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monk stuffs the takedown.
Silas Monk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Monk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monk counters with a left and a right... And another left! Powell is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silas Monk!
Silas Monk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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