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GKNY 128 - Boom vs Pratchett PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatfield McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonino Barile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dueling Banjos. The key to victory for Hatfield McCoy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatfield McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonino Barile!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - McCoy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barile swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Barile tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
Barile throws a leg kick but McCoy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. McCoy catches Barile right on the button with a cross.
McCoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barile.
McCoy checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCoy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Barile just misses with a punch to the body.
Barile checks a low kick from McCoy.
Barile is looking to clinch.
Barile misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Barile swings widly with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barile tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
McCoy looks for the body kick but Barile saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy throws a wild body kick that Barile sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick there by McCoy.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barile fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCoy looks to throw the jab but Barile is out of range.
McCoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barile manages to avoid it.
McCoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCoy gets tackled into the cage by Barile. Barile maintains the clinch.
Barile misses with some punches.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barile throws a leg kick
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy lands a really nice looking cross but Barile seems unphased.
Barile takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barile's corner calls for a 1-2. Barile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barile drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barile wants to slow McCoy down by chopping away at his legs.
McCoy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barile is rocked!
Barile tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a low kick, right behind Barile 's knee.
Barile is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
Barile avoids the body shot from McCoy.
A low kick from Barile misses
and McCoy counters with a crisp right that sends Barile to the canvas! McCoy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatfield McCoy!
A victorious Hatfield McCoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malvin Mandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Great Muta Concerto. Minoru Nakano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Malvin Mandi's 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malvin Mandi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandi punishes Nakano's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandi sprawls well. Mandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakano gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandi tries to sprawl but Nakano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakano is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nakano trying to control but Mandi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano looking to pass the guard.
Nakano stands and throws Mandi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandi is not content to let Nakano control the position.
Nakano is trying to get an arm triangle but Mandi is defending well.
Nakano wants to control but Mandi is keeping him busy.
Mandi seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakano dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Mandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakano advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakano controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakano tries to control but Mandi wriggling away.
Mandi is working to get back to half guard.
Nakano has hold of Mandi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mandi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mandi is squirming around, avoiding Nakano's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano looking to take Mandi's back but Mandi rolls and after a scramble, Mandi ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Mandi to escape a tricky position.
Mandi wants to control from the top but Nakano keeps moving.
Nakano is trying to keep Mandi in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mandi.
Nakano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mandi pushes Nakano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mandi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Mandi throws a right and a left that Nakano avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Mandi does no damage.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano dives in and grabs Mandi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandi pushes down on Nakano's head and hops out.
Mandi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mandi wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Mandi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mandi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandi throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mandi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandi misses with the combination.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakano goes for a double leg but Mandi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandi continues to drive forward.
Mandi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakano sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown but Mandi shows good takedown defense.
Mandi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malvin Mandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Mandi misses with a wild body shot.
Malvin Mandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandi but Mandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandi but Mandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malvin Mandi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandi misses with a few strikes there.
Mandi scores with a one two! Nakano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mandi lands a nice hook to Nakano's body. Nakano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvin Mandi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandi catches Nakano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakano can do to turn this around?
Mandi scores with a nice strike.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandi.
Mandi misses the shot to the body.
Nakano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mandi tries to avoid it but Nakano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mandi to the ground. Mandi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Mandi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandi keeps working.
Nakano is pressing down on Mandi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mandi is holding on for now.
Nakano is looking to take a break and control but Mandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mandi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mandi is looking to wear down Nakano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandi misses with a double jab.
Nakano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mandi's waist but Mandi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakano off to one side.
Malvin Mandi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown but Mandi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Mandi does no damage.
Nakano misses with a takedown
and Mandi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mandi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
A nice combination there by Mandi.
Mandi misses with a combination
and Mandi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mandi defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mandi. Those never looked like landing.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandi misses with a few strikes there.
Nakano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mandi scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Mandi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandi throws out the jab.
Mandi lands a nice hook to Nakano's body. Nakano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mandi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakano's head.
Nakano has a takedown stuffed.
Mandi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakano backs up against the cage.
Nakano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mandi avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakano backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Mandi.
Nakano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mandi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakano is in Mandi's guard.
Mandi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mandi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mandi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mandi.
Nakano is rocked!
Mandi throws a series of punches but Nakano avoids them all with ease.
Nakano is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandi finish him?
Mandi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakano seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandi connects with a body shot.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mandi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakano doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Mandi.
Mandi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakano.
Malvin Mandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano closes the distance and clinches up with Mandi, looking for a takedown. Nakano pushes Mandi against the cage but Mandi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mandi tries to clinch up but Nakano circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mandi lands with a right hand.
Mandi is looking to clinch but Nakano is avoiding it.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Mandi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano dives in and grabs Mandi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandi pushes down on Nakano's head and hops out.
Nakano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mandi counters with a left to the body.
Nakano dodges the punch combination from Mandi.
Nakano shoots and misses
and Mandi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt - Mandi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mandi has managed to clinch.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandi lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mandi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakano lands with a light punch inside.
Mandi stalling against the cage.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Mandi.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Mandi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Nakano letting Mandi take a breather here.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Mandi.
Malvin Mandi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mandi is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakano gets an underhook and turns Mandi into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malvin Mandi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Mandi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snitch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
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, Razbinos Udric!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Udric's head backwards.
Snitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Snitch lunges at Udric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Udric's hand.
Snitch's corner calls for a 1-2. Snitch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snitch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Udric is trying to defend but Snitch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snitch is controlling the pace.
Udric tries to get to full guard but Snitch has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch wants to pass to mount but Udric is defending the position.
Snitch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snitch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Udric is looking to improve his position but Snitch isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
Udric sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snitch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric wants to control but Snitch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Udric is trying to control but Snitch manages to pass to mount!
Udric wants to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Udric told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Udric tries to hold on but Snitch postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Udric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snitch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Udric for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Snitch.
A lull in the action here as Snitch stalls from top position.
Udric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch taking a breather here.
Snitch tries to advance to mount but Udric denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric is looking for a sweep.
Snitch controls the position.
Snitch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Snitch working the head with strikes.
Snitch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snitch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Snitch controls the position from side control.
Udric is trying to work for a sweep but Snitch has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric tries to hold on but Snitch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch content just to control the position here.
Udric tries to hold on but Snitch postures up.
Snitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Udric can do to turn this around?
Udric tries to reverse the position but Snitch maintains control.
Udric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Udric is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Udric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Udric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Udric tries to clinch there but Snitch circles away.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch gets tackled into the cage by Udric. Udric maintains the clinch.
Udric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Udric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Udric tries to clinch up but Snitch circles away and keeps his distance.
Snitch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Udric was covering up waiting for the punch and Snitch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snitch stays in close to Udric's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Snitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon Snitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Udric wants to hit a switch here but Snitch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Udric there!
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Udric tries to reverse the position but Snitch maintains control.
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Snitch.
Udric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snitch controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric can't escape the position.
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Razbinos Udric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Snitch is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Udric is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Udric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch controlling from mount.
Udric throwing hammer fists to the chest of Snitch. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snitch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
A very excited looking Jon Snitch 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.
The defeated Razbinos Udric had this to say: 'Eh?? No doping control here?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piero Paniccia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piero Paniccia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Paniccia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paniccia slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Paniccia to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Paniccia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Paniccia. Paniccia maintains the clinch.
Paniccia pulls guard successfully.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniccia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniccia wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Paniccia has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paniccia's head.
Griffin stands and throws Paniccia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paniccia is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Griffin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniccia sneaks back into half guard.
Griffin 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.
Paniccia wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Paniccia is having none of it.
Paniccia gets back to full guard.
Griffin trying to control but Paniccia is working from the bottom.
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniccia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Paniccia's legs - danger averted.
Griffin is pushing down on Paniccia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paniccia is fighting to maintain full guard but Griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniccia actively working from the bottom here.
Paniccia actively working from the bottom here.
Paniccia trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin working Paniccia over with strikes.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Griffin wants to control but Paniccia is keeping him busy.
Griffin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paniccia defend it? Griffin steps over the head and cranks it - Paniccia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Griffin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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283 lbs
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Excellent 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augie cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Augie throws a big shot that misses.
Augie lands a lovely overhand right.
Augie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Augie.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Augie had a free shot at his head there.
Augie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augie working Silva over with strikes.
Augie controlling the action here.
Augie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Augie 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.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Augie working Silva over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Augie seems content to control.
Augie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Augie throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Augie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augie lands a nice short elbow.
Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Augie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Augie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Augie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Augie is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Augie is controlling him well.
Augie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Augie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Augie stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Augie connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to escape.
Augie content to control rather than advance.
Augie working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Augie 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.
Silva is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Augie.
Augie winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augie lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Augie.
Augie is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to stand.
Augie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva has hold of Augie's hands but Augie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Augie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Augie working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Augie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Augie controlling the action here.
Augie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Augie winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Augie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augie moves away.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augie.
A cross from Augie lands.
Augie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Augie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Silva is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Augie!
An out of breath DJ Augie 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 Dom Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
165 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Willis coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willis scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Willis.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Willis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by Willis.
Willis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Willis blocks a jab.
Lee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWillis.
Lee throws a push kick but Willis slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Willis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee 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.
Willis lands with an overhand left.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willis throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Willis takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lee throws a hook but Willis avoids it easily.
Willis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis scoring with some ground and pound.
Willis postures up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Willis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Willis 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.
Willis throws a big elbow that misses.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Willis seems keen to control Lee's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willis is controlling Lee's posture.
Willis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee is not content to let Willis control the position.
Willis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Willis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willis is just content to waste time from the top position. Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Willis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee keeping full guard, as Willis tries to pass.
Willis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Willis throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Willis 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.
Willis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Willis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Willis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Willis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Willis working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis lands a nice forearm strike.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis taking a break here but Lee is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lee is staying active underneath Willis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Willis is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Willis looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Willis wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Dom Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Willis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Willis trying to control here.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Willis is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Willis defends it.
Willis trying to control here.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Willis gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Willis dives on top into guard.
Willis wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Willis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willis is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Willis circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Willis misses with a body kick.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Willis throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee defending well as Willis loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis scores with a body shot.
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Willis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Willis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Willis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee works over Willis's head and body with a nice combination.
Willis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Willis tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dom Willis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee looking to control but instead Willis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
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!
Willis keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Willis is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Willis defending well.
Lee trying to control from Willis's half guard. Willis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willis pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Brandon Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis forces his way into half guard.
Willis is just content to waste time from the top position. Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Willis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Willis postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Dom Willis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Willis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Willis!
During a confident post fight interview, Dom Willis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coyote Starrk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coyote Starrk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starrk slaps away a takedown attempt from Nilsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Starrk, which made it look bad.
Starrk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Starrk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Nilsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nilsen 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.
Nilsen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starrk trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk working a defensive guard here.
Nilsen won't allow Starrk to sweep him here.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Starrk keeps moving.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Starrk is retaining full guard.
Starrk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Starrk looking to control.
Starrk keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Starrk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilsen checks a leg kick.
Nilsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Starrk counters with a one-two to the body.
Coyote Starrk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starrk.
Nilsen with the counter takedown but Starrk avoids it easily.
Nilsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starrk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilsen moves away.
Nilsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Starrk stuffs the takedown.
As Nilsen backs away, Starrk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Starrk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Starrk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starrk tries to improve position but can't.
Starrk struggling a bit here.
Nilsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BLOODSPORT GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nilsen is staying tight to Starrk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Starrk tries to buck Nilsen off but Nilsen is having none of it.
Starrk struggling a bit here.
Nilsen trying to control the position but Starrk is working away.
Nilsen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Starrk tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Starrk struggling a bit here.
Starrk tries to buck Nilsen off but Nilsen is having none of it.
Starrk can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen tries to score with some ground and pound. Starrk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nilsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starrk keeps working.
Starrk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nilsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilsen has control of an arm but Starrk manages to advance to Nilsen's back!
Nilsen is in bad spot here.
Nilsen keeps trying to improve his position.
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 Coyote Starrk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nilsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Starrk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Starrk lands a big head kick that sends Nilsen tumbling to the mat! Starrk takes a step backwards and waves Nilsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nilsen shoots in but Starrk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nilsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Starrk tries a low kick but Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Starrk defends it nicely.
Coyote Starrk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen has his takedown stuffed
and Starrk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen fails with the takedown
letting Starrk counter with a right hand.
Nilsen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Starrk ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nilsen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Coyote Starrk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lolipo Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
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, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slider tries to keep at a distance but Noel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slider lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noel.
Slider lands with a short shot to the head.
Noel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noel stalling.
Slider misses with a knee strike.
Noel avoiding damage as Slider throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Noel to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Slider.
A left hand lands to the body for Noel.
Slider lands a hook that snaps the head of Noel backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slider blocking some punches.
Noel blocks an uppercut.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider working aggressively here.
Noel lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noel.
Slider lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slider.
Slider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noel.
Slider avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slider is trying to maintain a safe position but Noel gets an underhook and turns Slider into the cage.
Slider misses with a knee to the head.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Slider has Noel pressed against the cage, preventing Noel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slider scores with a shot to the side of Noel's head.
Noel managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Noel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Slider.
Slider tries a knee to the head but Noel blocks it.
Slider misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slider blocks an uppercut.
Noel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noel connects with a crisp jab.
Slider has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Slider misses.
Noel takes one to the chin there.
Slider misses with a low kick.
Noel ducks under a wild hook from Slider.
Noel missing with a left hand there. Slider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Slider.
Noel throws a right hand that misses
and Slider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noel.
Slider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slider with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noel to score with a decent uppercut.
Slider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slider throws an overhand right that lands on Noel's shoulder, as Noel tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Noel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider clinches up with Noel and pushes him back against the cage.
Slider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slider trying to land knees to the body.
Slider missing with knees to the body.
Noel misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Noel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Noel.
Slider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noel blocks the elbow strike.
Slider lands with a light punch inside.
Noel scores with a shoulder strike.
Slider comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Slider as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Slider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slider misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel lands with a left to the head.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Slider.
Noel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slider blocking some punches.
Slider has a couple of punches blocked by Noel.
A short uppercut from Slider.
Noel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noel looking to slow down the pace here.
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Noel blocks it with crossed arms.
Slider has a couple of punches blocked by Noel.
Noel swings wildly with an uppercut but Slider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noel backwards.
Noel stalling in the clinch but Slider improves position.
Slider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noel's elbow.
Slider blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Slider.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noel throws a right hand that misses
and Slider counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noel thinking.
Slider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noel can do to turn this around?
Slider misses with a body shot.
Slider clinches up with Noel and pushes him back against the cage.
Noel managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Noel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Slider.
Noel prevents a body shot from Slider.
Slider scores with a shoulder strike.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but Noel is blocking nicely.
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Noel blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noel.
Slider is looking to control Noel's arms but Noel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slider has his back to the cage.
Noel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noel blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Slider.
Lolipo Slider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slider throws a head punch that misses.
Noel breaks the clinch.
Slider tried to score with a low kick but Noel checks it.
Noel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider works Noel's body with a nice hook.
Noel swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Slider throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noel throws out a powerful jab.
Slider moves out of range of the strikes.
Slider misses with a low kick as Noel jumps back.
Slider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noel throws a combination. Slider tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slider cracks the inside of Noel's front leg.
Noel ducks under a wild hook from Slider.
Noel throws a body punch but Slider moves out of range.
Slider is looking to counter punch.
Noel with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slider misses with a low kick.
Slider drops his hands momentarily and Noel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slider misses with a low kick.
Noel scores with the left hand. Slider knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slider throws a hook but Noel avoids it easily.
Slider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noel.
Noel scores with a jab to the body.
Slider ducks under a wild hook from Noel.
Slider is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slider throws a hook but Noel avoids it easily.
Noel wants to counter the offense by Slider and move into the clinch position.
Slider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noel is looking to clinch.
Slider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noel at a distance.
Noel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slider.
Noel feints the counter takedown.
Slider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slider lands a nice hook to Noel's body. Noel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noel's hands.
Slider drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slider under the eye.
Lolipo Slider is winning the standup battle so far.
Noel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noel ducks under a wild hook from Slider.
Some wild striking there from Noel.
Slider pushes Noel up against the cage in a clinch.
Noel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noel avoids the body shot from Slider.
Slider throws a jab but it's blocked by Noel.
Noel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slider with a body shot.
Noel's corner calls for a 1-2. Noel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Noel misses.
A shot to the liver by Slider. Beautiful body shot.
Slider is looking to score with low kicks.
Noel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slider is looking to counter the offense by Noel and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slider slips under a jab from Noel.
Noel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Slider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slider misses the shot to the body.
Noel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slider.
Slider swings for the body but Noel moves out of range.
Noel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slider tries to counter by clinching up but Noel breaks away and moves out of range.
Slider clinches with his opponent.
Slider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noel is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noel takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Chubby Noel has been cut.
Slider crunches a lovely knee into Noel's ribcage.
A short left from Slider.
Noel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chubby Noel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slider feints and then cracks Noel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noel down.
Slider connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noel.
A left lands for Noel.
Noel slips a straight right by Slider.
Noel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slider back to the cage. Noel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slider swings for the body but Noel moves out of range.
Noel swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Noel avoids the body shot from Slider.
Noel throws a right hand that Slider ducks under and follows up with a left that Slider also avoids with ease.
Noel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel closes the distance and pushes Slider back into the cage.
Slider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slider prevents a body shot from Noel.
Noel breaks the clinch.
Slider misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Slider blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Slider misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel shoots in but no luck this time.
Slider lands with a straight right. Noel didn't see that one coming.
Slider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slider moves out of range as Noel strikes.
Noel looks to land a combination. Slider sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noel checks a leg kick.
Noel throws a jab when Slider was well out of range.
Slider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slider tries to clinch but Noel moves out of range.
Slider misses with a straight right.
Noel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
Slider wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noel throws a body punch but Slider moves out of range.
Slider has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel scores with a shot to the side of Slider's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noel lands a hook that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Slider.
Slider tries a knee to the head but Noel blocks it.
Slider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noel.
Noel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slider lands a nice knee to the body.
Slider lands with a short shot to the head.
Slider working Noel over with knees to the body.
Slider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slider pushes Noel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slider tries to throw a body punch but Noel avoids it by throwing Slider back against the cage.
Noel is trying to break free.
Slider working Noel over with knees to the body.
Slider pushes Noel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Slider.
Slider drops Noel with a big knee straight up the middle! Noel is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Noel is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Noel's jaw. Noel's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Slider does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lolipo Slider!
Lolipo Slider decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Xll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xll's entrance music is Scarab - Ankh. A fine choice. Ramses Xll has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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199 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Xll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston throws a head kick that misses
and Xll counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at Xll to acknowledge the strikes.
Houston lands a head kick. Xll smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.
Xll slips a jab from Houston.
Xll misses with a two punch combination.
Xll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Houston - just one landing.
Houston scores with a shot to the body.
Houston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xll is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston throws out a loose jab but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xll drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Xll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xll scores with a nice right hand.
Xll seems to have got his legs back now.
Xll with a hook.
Xll misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston lands a big uppercut and Xll crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Xll looks OK. Houston waves Xll back to his feet!
Nice cross by Xll.
Xll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston tried to score with a low kick but Xll checks it.
It looked like Xll was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Houston.
Xll cracks Houston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Houston scores with a jab. Xll acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xll misses with a straight right.
Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Houston misses.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Xll.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Houston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xll manages to avoid it.
And Xll counters with a quick kick to the body but Houston blocks it.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xll scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston slips a jab from Xll.
Houston digs a good hook to Xll's body.
Xll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xll throws a head kick that misses.
Houston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xll drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Houston! Xll is out on his feet! Houston rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Xll is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Xll is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston!
Max Houston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Pratchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Pratchett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratchett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pratchett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pratchett looks for the body kick but Boom saw that one coming.
Pratchett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Boom's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pratchett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Pratchett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
Pratchett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pratchett moves away from the strike by Boom.
A little jabbing left from Pratchett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratchett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratchett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Pratchett with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pratchett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pratchett 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.
Boom punishes Pratchett's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Boom misses.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and Pratchett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Pratchett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Pratchett with a jab.
Pratchett moves away from the strike by Boom.
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!
Boom misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom swinging wildly here.
Pratchett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Pratchett throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Pratchett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Pratchett as he connects with a hook.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Pratchett slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Pratchett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
Boom misses with a body punch
and Pratchett counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooh!!! Boom has knocked Pratchett down with a huge combo! Boom steps away and waves a wobbly Pratchett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pratchett is rocked!
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pratchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Pratchett misses with a hook.
Pratchett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett preventing the sweep.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pratchett seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pratchett pushes down on Boom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom won't allow Pratchett to pass to mount.
Pratchett looks to land a strike but Boom avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boom being controlled here, momentarily.
Pratchett wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett throws an elbow that misses. Boom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pratchett's guard. Nice move by Boom!
Boom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pratchett is trying to keep Boom in close.
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 DJ Boom will probably get the nod.
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.
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pratchett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pratchett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boom is avoiding damage well.
Pratchett is working Boom over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
What's Boom going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett tries to score with some ground and pound. Boom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pratchett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pratchett.
Pratchett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pratchett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boom defending well though.
Pratchett is keen to just control but Boom is a slippery customer.
Pratchett is working for a kimura but Boom is defending it quite comfortably.
Pratchett seems to be looking for submissions.
Boom wants to improve his position but Pratchett is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boom wants to control but Pratchett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boom has his hands clasped together around Pratchett's back. He's all about the action.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pratchett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pratchett's back!
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pratchett trying to control the position but Boom manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Pratchett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pratchett is looking to escape.
Pratchett can't escape the position.
Boom controlling from the full mount.
Pratchett is trying desperately to improve position.
Boom controlling the pace for now.
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.
Pratchett can't escape the position.
Pratchett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pratchett gets back to full guard.
Boom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pratchett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boom has managed to get both his arms back between Pratchett's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pratchett moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pratchett.
Boom throws a body punch but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pratchett.
Pratchett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Boom misses with a hook.
Pratchett throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom misses with a shot to the body
and Pratchett counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom throws a right and a left that Pratchett avoids nicely.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Pratchett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pratchett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Pratchett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Pratchett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pratchett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratchett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pratchett.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Pratchett keeps Boom at a distance using the push kick.
Pratchett looks for a takedown but Boom sprawls well.
Pratchett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Pratchett lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pratchett.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Boom misses.
Nice cross by Boom.
Boom moves forwards but Pratchett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pratchett lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target.
Pratchett throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Boom throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratchett falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Pratchett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pratchett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Pratchett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pratchett.
A little jabbing left from Pratchett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pratchett throws a poor cross that misses
and Boom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Pratchett throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratchett is just out of range.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Pratchett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Boom cracks Pratchett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pratchett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but DJ Boom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pratchett connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Pratchett.
Pratchett connects with a body shot.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Pratchett looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boom connects with a single shot there.
Boom jabs at Pratchett's body.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pratchett misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom is looking for a counter combo.
Boom misses with a hook. Pratchett ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Pratchett misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratchett connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pratchett throws a right hand that misses
and Boom counters with a right hand to the body.
Pratchett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pratchett shoots and misses
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Boom throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Pratchett scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Pratchett dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Boom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratchett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Boom blocks the leg kick.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pratchett circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratchett darts in looking for a takedown but Boom gets double underhooks and turns Pratchett into the cage.
Pratchett ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pratchett's head.
Pratchett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pratchett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pratchett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett is putting a hurting on Boom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pratchett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pratchett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
Boom tries to buck Pratchett off but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Pratchett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett lands a nice forearm strike.
Pratchett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pratchett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pratchett wants to take a breather but Boom is having none of it.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pratchett lands a couple of digs.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that DJ Boom 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. This is the final round!
Pratchett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Boom.
Pratchett misses with a low kick.
Pratchett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pratchett.
Pratchett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Pratchett connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pratchett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pratchett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pratchett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratchett defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom cracks Pratchett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pratchett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boom was covering up waiting for the punch and Pratchett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pratchett throwing strikes but missing.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pratchett scoring with some ground and pound.
Luke Pratchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boom trying to control the position.
Pratchett throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up.
Pratchett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pratchett is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pratchett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Pratchett does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pratchett finds it's target.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Pratchett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Pratchett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pratchett lands with a cross.
Pratchett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Pratchett counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pratchett misses with a looping left.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pratchett.
Boom looks to land a right hand but Pratchett moved out of range.
Pratchett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Boom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pratchett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pratchett misses the shot to the body.
Pratchett scores with a nice strike.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pratchett misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a series of strikes. Pratchett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pratchett.
Pratchett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pratchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DJ Boom!
DJ Boom is the new featherweight champion!
DJ Boom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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