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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Farmahini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Farmahini struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Farmahini!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith jabs Farmahini right on the nose. Farmahini blinks but takes it well.
Farmahini closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Farmahini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with the punch.
Farmahini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Farmahini is rocked!
Smith circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Farmahini tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Smith wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Smith!
An out of breath Jake Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Edmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Cifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulquiorra Cifer struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulquiorra Cifer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cifer pushes Edmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond avoids the elbow strike from Cifer, against the cage.
Edmond blocks the elbow strike.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Cifer.
Cifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Cifer.
Cifer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cifer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Edmond is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cifer to the mat. Cifer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Edmond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edmond stopping the sweep attempt from Cifer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edmond sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edmond is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cifer.
Edmond just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmond has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Edmond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cifer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cifer tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edmond stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cifer scores with a nice body kick.
Cifer moves into the clinch successfully.
Cifer lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cifer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmond's brow.
Cifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Cifer lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifer misses with an elbow strike.
Cifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cifer blocks the elbow strike.
Edmond takes an elbow to the temple.
Cifer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cifer misses with an elbow strike.
Edmond avoids the elbow strike from Cifer, against the cage.
Cifer lands an elbow that stopped Edmond in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cifer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmond's brow.
Cifer throws an elbow but it misses.
Cifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Cifer.
Cifer misses with an elbow strike.
Edmond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ulquiorra Cifer has been cut.
Cifer tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Cifer back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmond clinches up with Cifer and pushes him back against the cage.
Edmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond avoids the elbow strike from Cifer, against the cage.
Cifer misses with a body punch.
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cifer lands with a cross.
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!
Cifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Cifer catches Edmond right on the button with a cross.
Cifer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cifer!
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Cifer moves out of range easily.
As Edmond backs off Cifer throws a huge counter combo but Edmond manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Cifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Cifer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cifer takes the fight into the clinch.
Cifer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cifer tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Cifer back against the cage.
Cifer can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Cifer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edmond.
Edmond jumps guard but Cifer stands there with Edmond around his waist. Edmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cifer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cifer throws an elbow that misses.
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond tries to clinch but Cifer moves out of range.
Edmond keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Cifer.
Edmond goes for a double leg but Cifer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cifer continues to drive forward.
Edmond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cifer's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cifer is trying to maintain the position but Edmond is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cifer has his hands clasped together around Edmond's back. He's all about the action.
Cifer moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edmond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cifer has control of Edmond's left arm, preventing Edmond from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cifer being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cifer, as that shot connected.
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifer can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Edmond is trying to trip Cifer. He has hold of a leg but Cifer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Edmond persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cifer wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment.
Cifer is looking to sweep but instead, Edmond has passed into half guard.
Cifer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cifer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmond 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.
Cifer trying to keep a closed guard but Edmond is proving a slippery customer.
Daniel Edmond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edmond wants to get up but he can't break Cifer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Edmond wants to pass the guard but Cifer is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cifer is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cifer lands a couple of elbows.
Cifer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cifer scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ulquiorra Cifer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Cifer'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. This is the final round!
Cifer throws the kick towards the body but Edmond avoids it.
Edmond shoots for a double leg takedown but Cifer sprawls well. He's pushed Edmond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cifer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edmond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cifer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cifer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond shoots in but no luck this time.
Edmond has managed to clinch.
Cifer misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Cifer.
Cifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifer misses with an elbow strike.
Cifer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cifer tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Cifer back against the cage.
Cifer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmond or not.
Cifer misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond avoids a wild elbow strike from Cifer.
Cifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond shoots in and bounces Cifer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cifer looking to control.
Cifer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edmond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cifer working a defensive guard but Edmond manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cifer prevents Edmond from moving into mount.
Cifer tries to control but Edmond manages to take his back.
Edmond gets his hands free as Cifer looks to control.
Edmond working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Edmond looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cifer keeping control of the position.
Cifer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four 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.
Cifer wants to control but Edmond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cifer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Cifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Edmond.
I think Cifer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulquiorra Cifer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Who Was In My Room Last Night by Butthole Surfers as his entrance music. Randy Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Miller!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller is looking to stand up but Salvador isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Salvador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Salvador scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salvador is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Salvador postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Salvador landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Salvador are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've been hearing that Salvador has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Salvador lands a few punches from side control.
Salvador connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miller some visible discomfort.
Salvador prevents Miller from escaping the position.
Miller throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Salvador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Salvador gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller has Salvador pressed against the cage.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miller continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Miller has Salvador pushed against the cage.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Salvador shrugs off.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Salvador is blocking nicely.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Salvador is blocking nicely.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Salvador can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Miller lands an elbow just above Salvador 's eye.
Salvador avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Miller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Salvador shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Salvador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Salvador avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Salvador won't want to take too many of those.
Salvador is breathing heavily.
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Salvador's ribcage.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Salvador's ribcage. Salvador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salvador's face.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Salvador has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
Miller has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salvador is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Salvador avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Salvador blocks an elbow strike.
Miller landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Salvador avoids the damage to the body.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Salvador shrugs off.
Salvador takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador is trying to trip Miller. He has hold of a leg but Miller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salvador persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salvador, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salvador is defending well for now.
Salvador avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salvador avoids it.
Salvador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salvador tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller lands an elbow just above Salvador 's eye.
Miller is struggling to control the position.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Salvador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvador looking for a takedown.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salvador.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller tries a body shot but Salvador blocks it.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Miller lands an elbow just above Salvador 's eye.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salvador in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Salvador is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salvador's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salvador in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Salvador in his tracks for a moment.
Salvador takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miller obliges.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miller lands an elbow just above Salvador 's eye.
Miller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salvador up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Salvador looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Salvador takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salvador in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Salvador being controlled against the cage.
Miller landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador being controlled against the cage.
Salvador is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller working Salvador over with knees to the body.
Miller pushes Salvador back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller works on Salvador's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salvador's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador being controlled against the cage.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Salvador in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Salvador prevents a body shot from Miller.
Salvador gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salvador is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to stand up but Salvador isn't so interested in that idea.
Salvador has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salvador throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller has his feet on Salvador's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Charles Salvador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salvador swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to clinch up but Salvador circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Randy Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Miller!
Randy Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulfar Reynisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen enters the cage!
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulfar Reynisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Reynisson misses
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reynisson wants to get back to his feet but Werbenjagermanjensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Werbenjagermanjensen chips away with some ground and pound.
Werbenjagermanjensen passes into half guard.
Reynisson tries to kick Werbenjagermanjensen off in order to stand up. Werbenjagermanjensen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Reynisson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reynisson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynisson tries to get out of the position.
A control attempt from Reynisson but he's now mounted!
Werbenjagermanjensen is landing with some decent strikes but Reynisson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to control but Reynisson wriggling away.
Werbenjagermanjensen has hold of Reynisson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reynisson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Werbenjagermanjensen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Werbenjagermanjensen quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Werbenjagermanjensen but it's paid off an Reynisson is forced to tap! Nice work by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
A less than humble Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stare Bengal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evander Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stare Bengal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengal sprawls well. Bengal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boston gets slowly back to his feet.
Bengal fails with the takedown.
Bengal lands a nice hook to Boston's body. Boston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boston is defended easily by Bengal.
Bengal has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston breaks the clinch.
Bengal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston lands a body punch.
Boston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengal stuffs the takedown attempt from Boston. Boston gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Boston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boston with a poor takedown
and Bengal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bengal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bengal is fending him off so far but Boston persists. Nope, Bengal circles away and we're back to standing.
Boston tries for a takedown but Bengal circles away easily
and Bengal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengal throws a head kick but Boston moves out of range.
Bengal stuffs the takedown attempt from Boston. Boston gets slowly back to his feet.
Bengal moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bengal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bengal has managed to clinch.
Boston breaks from the clinch.
Bengal moves into the clinch.
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!
Boston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengal is defending well for now.
Bengal pulls guard.
Boston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bengal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boston wants to control from the top but Bengal keeps moving.
Boston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston trying to control but Bengal is working from the bottom.
Bengal wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bengal keeping full guard, as Boston tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boston closes the distance and pushes Bengal back into the cage.
Bengal takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bengal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boston wants a takedown.
Boston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boston has hold of one of Bengal's legs. Bengal is fighting the takedown attempt but Boston gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bengal leaves Boston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Boston backs off Bengal throws a huge counter combo but Boston manages to avoid it all.
Boston is breathing heavily.
Bengal throws a series of punches but Boston moves out of range.
Boston misses with a takedown
and Bengal counters with a nice uppercut.
Bengal takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stare Bengal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bengal manages to break the clinch.
Boston takes the fight into the clinch.
Boston working Bengal over with knees to the body.
Boston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bengal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bengal is trying to break free.
Boston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boston shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Boston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bengal stuffs the takedown attempt from Boston. Boston gets slowly back to his feet.
Boston shoots in looking for a takedown but Bengal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bengal tries to counter with a clinch but Boston shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bengal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boston thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bengal misses with a wild combination.
Bengal closes the distance and clinches.
Boston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bengal after a bit of a struggle.
Boston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bengal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bengal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bengal is fending him off so far but Boston persists. Nope, Bengal circles away and we're back to standing.
And Bengal responds with a good body kick, but Boston manages to step out the way in time.
Boston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bengal's waist but Bengal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boston off to one side.
Evander Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bengal closes the distance and pushes Boston back into the cage.
Boston tries to stall but Bengal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Bengal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boston is trying to pull guard but Bengal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bengal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bengal stands up and waves to Boston to follow him.
Bengal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston gets tackled into the cage by Bengal. Bengal maintains the clinch.
Boston is trying to drag Bengal to the mat but Bengal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boston.
Boston manages to break the clinch.
Bengal lands a head kick. Boston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boston breaks from the clinch.
Boston rushes Bengal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bengal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bengal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengal is working an open guard so Boston takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bengal tries to avoid it but Boston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bengal to the ground. Bengal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bengal throws a series of strikes that have Boston backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengal clinches up with Boston and pushes him back against the cage.
Boston misses with the head strike.
Bengal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boston walks away with a smile on his face. Bengal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boston has his takedown stuffed
and Bengal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bengal clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stare Bengal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bengal misses with a few strikes there.
Stare Bengal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boston gets a clinch.
Bengal blocks a body shot from Boston.
Boston is trying to pull guard but Bengal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boston avoids the elbow strike from Bengal, against the cage.
Bengal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bengal jumps guard.
Boston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston with a nice head shot there.
Bengal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston stands up from Bengal's guard - Boston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boston fails with a takedown attempt.
Bengal leaves Boston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boston backing away here, and Bengal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Boston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bengal misses with a body kick.
Boston gets tackled into the cage by Bengal. Bengal maintains the clinch.
Bengal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boston.
Bengal jumps guard and drags Boston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boston gets to his feet - Bengal follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston clinches up with Bengal and pushes him back against the cage.
Boston manages to break the clinch.
Bengal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bengal wants it to stay on the feet.
Boston sets himself, and Bengal steps forward looking for the clinch! Boston avoids it this time.
Bengal pushes Boston up against the cage in a clinch.
Bengal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bengal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boston gets to his feet. Bengal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Evander Boston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boston moves into range and clinches up with Bengal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boston has Bengal pressed against the cage, preventing Bengal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bengal stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boston.
Boston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bengal's efforts to push away.
Boston prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Bengal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boston jumps guard but Bengal stands there with Boston around his waist. Boston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boston managing to block the knees to the body from Bengal.
Bengal has had enough of the clinch but Boston keeps him there for the moment.
Bengal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stare Bengal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bengal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boston lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bengal can't fight it off and eventually Boston manages to take the fight to the floor. Bengal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boston prevents Bengal from getting back to his feet.
Evander Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bengal managing to control the position.
Boston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stare Bengal.
I've got Bengal 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stare Bengal!
A very excited looking Stare Bengal 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McTavish comes to the cage accompanied by Ke$ha - TiK ToK. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTavish's corner calls for a 1-2. McTavish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTavish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - McTavish coming out on top.
McTavish goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McTavish lands a body shot.
McTavish misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTavish.
Wilson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from McTavish.
McTavish shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed McTavish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTavish lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from McTavish. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson with the counter takedown but McTavish avoids it easily.
John McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from McTavish.
Wilson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from McTavish.
Wilson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McTavish loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
McTavish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson feints the counter takedown.
McTavish misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - McTavish scores with a four punch combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTavish, as that shot connected.
Wilson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McTavish throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Wilson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McTavish is breathing heavily.
McTavish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish misses with an uppercut.
Wilson feints the counter takedown.
McTavish throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through McTavish's hands, connecting with McTavish's forehead.
McTavish has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McTavish defending well though.
McTavish taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McTavish could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wilson has cracked it and McTavish is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Wilson!
The defeated John McTavish had this to say: 'Chin, KO, Heart'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Islam Ramazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Hryunov (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Islam Ramazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Hryunov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hryunov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hryunov batters Ramazanov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ramazanov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Hryunov lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ramazanov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Hryunov is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pavel Hryunov!
Pavel Hryunov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Julyfeather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinaldo Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sousa's choice of entrance music: CabraMacho. 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 featherweight 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, Mark Julyfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reinaldo Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Julyfeather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sousa takes a swing at Julyfeather's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sousa.
Mark Julyfeather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Julyfeather scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Sousa misses.
Sousa throws a nice head kick!
Nice cross by Julyfeather.
Sousa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sousa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sousa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Julyfeather scores with a jab to the jaw.
Julyfeather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Julyfeather misses with a lunging right hand
and Sousa counters with a body kick.
Julyfeather cracks Sousa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sousa throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julyfeather scores with a body shot.
Julyfeather's corner calls for a 1-2. Julyfeather obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Julyfeather throws a hook to the side of Sousa's head but Sousa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sousa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Julyfeather fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Julyfeather punishes Sousa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Sousa.
Julyfeather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Julyfeather throws a series of punches but Sousa moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sousa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been informed that Sousa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sousa throws a head kick that misses
and Julyfeather counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julyfeather throws a right hand that misses
and Sousa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Julyfeather takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Julyfeather misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Sousa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Julyfeather. Sousa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sousa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sousa connects with a high kick.
Julyfeather takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
Sousa throws a big counter head kick but Julyfeather avoids it with no problem.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Sousa.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Sousa throws a front kick aimed at Julyfeather's knee but Julyfeather avoids it well.
Julyfeather is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sousa lands a front kick.
Julyfeather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julyfeather waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sousa.
Julyfeather jabs at Sousa's body.
Sousa takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Julyfeather misses
and Sousa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Julyfeather bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sousa's head backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Julyfeather crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sousa - the referee stops the clock and Julyfeather gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sousa. Julyfeather manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sousa misses with a body kick.
Julyfeather looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Julyfeather throws a hook but Sousa blocks it.
Julyfeather throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Julyfeather shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sousa eats them both and turns towards Julyfeather to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Julyfeather blocks a head kick by Sousa.
Sousa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Julyfeather misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sousa.
Sousa misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sousa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julyfeather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sousa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Sousa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Julyfeather, as that shot connected.
Sousa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Julyfeather.
Sousa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sousa blocks a jab.
Julyfeather avoids a kick to the body.
Sousa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Julyfeather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sousa throws out the jab.
Julyfeather is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Sousa lands but Julyfeather takes it in his stride.
Sousa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sousa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Julyfeather.
Sousa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Julyfeather dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sousa ducks under a wild hook from Julyfeather.
Sousa misses with a lunging right hand
and Julyfeather counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Julyfeather there.
Julyfeather throws a right hand that misses
and Sousa counters with a big head kick but Julyfeather shrugs it off.
Julyfeather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sousa can do to turn this around?
Julyfeather looks to land a right hand but Sousa moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sousa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Julyfeather has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sousa.
Sousa is looking to land body kicks.
Julyfeather throws a big shot that misses.
Sousa pushes Julyfeather away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julyfeather throws a lazy uppercut
and Sousa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Julyfeather throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sousa ducks under a wild hook from Julyfeather.
Sousa takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julyfeather lands a body shot.
Sousa misses with a kick to the body.
Sousa tries to move into range but Julyfeather moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sousa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Julyfeather throws out the jab.
Julyfeather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sousa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Julyfeather coming out on top.
Julyfeather throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Julyfeather misses with a shot to the body
and Sousa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Julyfeather really felt that one!
Mark Julyfeather is winning the standup battle so far.
Julyfeather throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sousa.
Julyfeather throws a jab when Sousa was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Julyfeather misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Julyfeather misses.
Nice defenses there by Sousa.
Sousa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
Sousa walks into a stiff left hand from Julyfeather.
Good exchange - Julyfeather coming out on top.
Julyfeather 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.
Julyfeather scores with a body shot.
Julyfeather lands with a cross.
Sousa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Julyfeather connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Julyfeather takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
Sousa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Julyfeather's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sousa under the eye.
Sousa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julyfeather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julyfeather swings for the body but Sousa moves out of range.
Sousa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sousa ducks right into an uppercut from Julyfeather.
Sousa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Sousa misses
and Julyfeather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Julyfeather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sousa.
Julyfeather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julyfeather is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Julyfeather digs a good body shot into Sousa's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sousa.
Sousa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Julyfeather.
As Julyfeather backs off Sousa throws a huge counter combo but Julyfeather manages to avoid it all.
Julyfeather's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sousa under the eye.
Julyfeather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Julyfeather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sousa. Sousa obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa throws a leg kick
and Sousa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sousa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Julyfeather.
A swing and a miss from Julyfeather.
Sousa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather misses with a hook.
Sousa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Julyfeather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sousa at a distance.
Julyfeather throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sousa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sousa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Julyfeather moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Sousa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Julyfeather dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sousa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sousa thuds his shin into the meat of Julyfeather's side.
Sousa misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Julyfeather misses.
Julyfeather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sousa manages to avoid it.
Sousa looks to score with a jab to the body but Julyfeather is just out of range.
Julyfeather takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sousa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Julyfeather is out of range and Sousa settles back down.
Sousa scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Julyfeather misses.
The fighters circling - Julyfeather throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sousa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Julyfeather blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sousa.
Julyfeather will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Julyfeather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Julyfeather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julyfeather cracks a nice hook into Sousa's ribs.
Sousa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Julyfeather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sousa at a distance.
Sousa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Julyfeather's sensitive parts.
Julyfeather lands a lovely overhand right.
Julyfeather digs a good hook to Sousa's body.
A jab from Julyfeather misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Julyfeather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Sousa.
Sousa throws a body kick that misses.
Sousa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sousa thows a leg kick but Julyfeather checks it
and Julyfeather counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Julyfeather throws a hook but Sousa blocks it.
Julyfeather moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sousa slips a jab from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather lands the left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sousa.
Sousa tries a head kick but it misses.
Julyfeather scores with a jab. Sousa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sousa is rocked!
Julyfeather throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
Mark Julyfeather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julyfeather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sousa.
Julyfeather moves out of range of the body kick from Sousa.
Good exchange - Julyfeather coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Julyfeather. Sousa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Julyfeather misses its intended target.
Sousa throws a leg kick which misses Julyfeather's front leg but catches the back leg as Julyfeather tries to avoid it.
Julyfeather connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sousa momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sousa.
Julyfeather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julyfeather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sousa avoids the body shot from Julyfeather.
Sousa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sousa!
Julyfeather lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Julyfeather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sousa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Julyfeather throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Julyfeather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sousa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sousa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julyfeather on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sousa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sousa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sousa scores with a push kick.
Reinaldo Sousa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julyfeather throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Julyfeather. That snapped Sousa's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Julyfeather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Julyfeather 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Julyfeather!
Our winner, Mark Julyfeather, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koslov Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov Kovalenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Khan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koslov Kovalenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Khan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovalenko.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Koslov Kovalenko has been cut.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kovalenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovalenko walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Khan! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Khan!
Billy Khan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haris Mekovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroshi Ekaku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Haris Mekovic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haris Mekovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mekovic. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mekovic scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mekovic defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Mekovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mekovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekaku.
Haris Mekovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku tries to clinch up but Mekovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mekovic swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Haris Mekovic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Mekovic as he connects with a hook.
Mekovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekovic manages to avoid it.
Mekovic misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mekovic thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekovic connects with a crisp jab.
Mekovic slips under a jab.
Mekovic tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mekovic.
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but Mekovic has him pressed against the cage.
Mekovic tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mekovic back against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Mekovic backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekovic.
Mekovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekovic.
A short left from Mekovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekovic misses with the head strike.
Mekovic scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mekovic misses with a body punch.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mekovic smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku jabs Mekovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mekovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mekovic misses with a double jab.
Mekovic throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku looks to land a combination but Mekovic avoids it well.
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mekovic staying out of range there.
Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mekovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mekovic throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic won't allow it.
Haris Mekovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku.
Mekovic can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mekovic working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mekovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ekaku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ekaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mekovic tries to circle away but Ekaku has him pinned against the cage.
Mekovic throws a head punch that misses.
Mekovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mekovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Ekaku drops back down to his feet.
Ekaku fails to pull guard.
Mekovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haris Mekovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Mekovic.
Mekovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mekovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Mekovic throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Mekovic jabs at Ekaku's body.
Mekovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mekovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mekovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekovic lands a body shot.
Mekovic is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ekaku moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku is the new featherweight champion!
Hiroshi Ekaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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