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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gray Cuida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Mandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malvin Mandi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuida throws a low kick, looking for Mandi's leg but Mandi calmly moves out of range.
Mandi avoids the head kick by Cuida.
Cuida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuida throws a head kick but Mandi moves out of range.
Mandi works over Cuida's head and body with a nice combination.
Cuida misses with a looping left.
Cuida scores with a sloppy right hand. Mandi should have avoided that one.
Cuida misses with a right hand
and Mandi counters with a straight right hand.
Cuida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandi dodges the punch combination from Cuida.
Mandi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cuida has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Mandi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuida dodges the punch combination from Mandi.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cuida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandi.
Cuida gets a takedown into half guard.
Cuida winds up and cracks Mandi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cuida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cuida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cuida is looking to take a break and control but Mandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cuida.
Cuida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mandi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cuida.
Mandi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cuida is looking to take a break and control but Mandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cuida slips a nice elbow through Mandi's hands, connecting with Mandi's forehead.
Mandi wants to get back to his feet.
Cuida thows a huge punch but Mandi dodges it nicely.
Cuida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mandi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cuida scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandi is not content to let Cuida control the position.
Cuida stops Mandi from getting back to his feet.
Cuida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mandi is staying active underneath Cuida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cuida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cuida wants to take a breather but Mandi is having none of it.
Cuida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cuida is working away from the top position though.
Cuida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuida landing strikes from the mount.
Cuida lands a big elbow - Mandi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mandi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Chille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chille might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ms. Fortune. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class MT
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shannon Chille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Razbinos Udric!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chille tries to keep at a distance but Udric has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Udric in his tracks for a moment.
Udric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Udric wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Udric's defenses.
It looks like Razbinos Udric has been cut.
Chille blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille is working Udric over against the cage.
Chille lands a knee to the body.
Chille misses with an elbow over the top.
Udric dodges an elbow strike from Chille.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chille.
Our sources have told us that Chille has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chille blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric jumps guard but Chille stands there with Udric around his waist. Udric gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Udric wants to stall.
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Udric leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Udric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille lands a knee to the head.
Chille slowing the pace effectively.
Udric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chille blocks an elbow strike from Udric.
Chille tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udric avoids it.
Chille lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Udric.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chille lands a left hand that snaps the head of Udric backwards.
Chille has Udric pressed against the cage, preventing Udric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Udric is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chille is defending well.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chille keeps control of Udric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chille is defending well for now.
Chille lands a knee to the body.
Udric lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Udric avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
Udric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Chille. No joy for Udric on that attempt.
Chille appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chille putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Udric in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Udric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Udric avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
Chille unloads a knee to the mid-section. Udric lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Udric looks winded!
Chille with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chille with a knee to the head.
Chille managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Udric avoids the damage to the body.
Udric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chille with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udric avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chille is defending well for now.
Udric jumps guard but Chille turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Chille trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Chille on the inside.
Chille lands a damaging elbow.
Chille missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chille avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.
Udric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chille is defending well for now.
Chille trying to land knees to the body.
Udric lands a knee to the body.
Chille crunches a lovely knee into Udric's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Chille dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razbinos Udric's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Udric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chille counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Udric closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chille.
Shannon Chille has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chille stalling against the cage.
Udric trying to land knees to the body.
Chille crunches a lovely knee into Udric's ribcage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chille managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric lands a body shot.
Chille lands an elbow inside that Udric shrugs off.
Chille landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Udric's defenses.
Udric is breathing heavily.
Chille lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chille connects with a nasty looking knee right to Udric's face.
Udric tries to pull guard but Chille forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Chille tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udric avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Udric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chille blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chille using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chille managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chille avoids it.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chille lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chille managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Udric misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chille.
Udric being controlled against the cage.
Udric trying to stall but Chille improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Udric avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Chille.
Chille misses with an elbow strike.
Chille doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Chille.
Udric trying to land knees to the body.
Udric takes an elbow to the temple.
Chille stalling in the clinch.
Chille tries a knee to the head but Udric blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chille dodges an elbow strike from Udric.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chille is defending well for now.
Udric managing to block the knees to the body from Chille.
Chille on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chille connects with a nasty looking knee right to Udric's face.
Nice elbow from Chille.
Udric tries to pull guard but Chille holds him up against the cage and eventually Udric drops back down to his feet.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.
Chille lands an elbow just above Udric 's eye.
Chille misses with a knee strike.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Chille unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Udric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Udric avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Chille turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Chille.
Udric avoids a wild elbow strike from Chille.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Udric is working for takedown but Chille is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chille connects with a nasty looking knee right to Udric's face.
Chille works on Udric's body with a couple of short punches.
Udric misses with an elbow strike.
Chille lands an elbow inside that Udric shrugs off.
Chille slows down the pace here.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chille avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Chille dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Razbinos Udric's cut.
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!
Udric dives in for a single leg takedown but Chille sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chille throwing a counter right hand but Udric manages to avoid it.
Chille jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chille moves into the clinch.
Udric takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chille blocking some punches.
Chille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udric is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Chille.
Chille lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Udric takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Chille landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chille landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chille obliges.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chille avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chille landing knees to the head.
Udric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric.
Udric avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
Chille utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
Chille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udric is defending well for now.
Udric takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chille on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chille landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Udric has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chille after a bit of a struggle.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Udric in his tracks for a moment.
Udric trying to land knees to the body.
Udric takes an elbow to the temple.
Udric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Udric tries to pull guard but Chille won't allow it.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.
Chille scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chille missing with knees to the body.
Udric taking a breather.
Chille unloads a knee to the mid-section. Udric lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chille putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Udric in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Chille unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chille lands a damaging elbow.
Chille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udric is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chille.
Udric is trying to force a seperation but Chille has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric.
Chille scores a nice knee to the body.
Chille unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shannon Chille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chille utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chille is struggling to control the position.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Udric in his tracks for a moment.
Razbinos Udric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Udric avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
Chille leaning against his opponent.
Chille scores with a knee to the head.
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric jumps guard but Chille stands there with Udric around his waist. Udric gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chille landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chille avoids it.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Chille has him pressed against the cage.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Chille working Udric over with knees to the body.
Chille utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chille is defending well for now.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chille is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chille.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Chille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chille 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Chille!
A relieved looking Shannon Chille thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Razbinos Udric spoke after the fight, saying 'Eh?? No doping control here?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Skeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Skeet!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeet throws a wild body kick that Rodgers sees coming a mile off.
Rodgers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Skeet moves out of range.
Rodgers throws a combination. Skeet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Skeet counter with a right hand.
Rodgers lands with a hook. Skeet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Better Alternative in the buildup to the fight.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers walks into a straight right hand from Skeet.
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skeet doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers.
Rodgers digs a good body shot into Skeet's ribs.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skeet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skeet struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Rodgers lands a big right hand that drops Skeet! The killer instinct kicks in and Rodgers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
A victorious Andy Rodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakano has chosen Great Muta Concerto as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Nakano!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez swings widly with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Nakano finds it's target.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Nakano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakano, as that shot connected.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez lands a head kick. Nakano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valdez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Valdez finds it's way through Nakano's defenses.
Nakano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdez defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Nakano avoids it.
Valdez throws a leg kick but Nakano moved away.
Valdez cracks the inside of Nakano's front leg.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano 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.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Valdez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakano dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Alfonso Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alfonso Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Valdez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valdez is looking to slow Nakano down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Nakano lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakano gets a takedown into half guard.
Valdez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
Valdez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
Valdez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valdez connects with a leg kick. Nakano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakano has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Valdez does no damage.
Valdez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt - Valdez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alfonso Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range.
Valdez stuns Nakano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakano avoided it.
Valdez slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt - Valdez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valdez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valdez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakano passes to side control.
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!
Valdez wants to control but Nakano postures up.
Nakano in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valdez is letting Nakano control him for a moment.
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 Alfonso Valdez 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.
Nakano scores with a jab. Valdez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alfonso Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
Valdez throws the left hand but Nakano avoids the punch easily.
Nakano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakano walks into a left hand.
Nakano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valdez circles away.
Valdez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Valdez.
Valdez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Nakano looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Nakano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
Valdez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Nakano misses.
Nakano scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Nakano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Nakano scores with a nice strike.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Nakano blocks the low kick.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Nakano counters with a nice body shot.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakano connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakano.
Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez has Nakano up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano is working for takedown but Valdez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alfonso Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano working aggressively here.
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez tries a knee to the head but Nakano blocks it.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valdez to keep the fight standing.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Minoru Nakano has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Nakano blocking some punches.
Nakano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Nakano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Valdez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Minoru Nakano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakano moves out of range as Valdez throws a body kick.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Valdez avoids it with no problem.
Nakano misses the jab.
Valdez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakano throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakano counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakano.
Nakano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Nakano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
Valdez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdez under the eye.
Valdez cracks the inside of Nakano's front leg.
Valdez rushes Nakano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Valdez.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Nakano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez digs a right hand into Nakano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakano's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez misses with a knee to the head.
Nakano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Valdez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano lands with a left to the head.
Valdez lands a nice elbow.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alfonso Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakano blocks an elbow strike.
Alfonso Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakano gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakano.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez blocking some punches.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valdez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonso Valdez!
Alfonso Valdez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrico Santos Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chocolate has chosen Cookie Dance as his entrance music. Patrico Santos Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrico Santos Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocolate connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Patrico Santos Diaz has been cut.
Santos Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Chocolate.
Santos Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Chocolate slips the punch.
Santos Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Chocolate. Chocolate maintains the clinch.
Chocolate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos Diaz avoids it.
Santos Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Santos Diaz tries to break the clinch but Chocolate is controlling the position.
Chocolate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Chocolate misses.
Chocolate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chocolate tries to clinch there but Santos Diaz circles away.
Chocolate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos Diaz. Santos Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Chocolate misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos Diaz.
Patrico Santos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos Diaz is looking to clinch.
A cross from Chocolate lands.
Chocolate closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chocolate leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Chocolate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Chocolate.
Chocolate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos Diaz is rocked!
Patrico Santos Diaz's cut is getting worse.
Chocolate finds Santos Diaz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Santos Diaz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Chocolate lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Santos Diaz will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chip Chocolate!
An out of breath Chip Chocolate 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Nilsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Nilsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Troy Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirkland tries to sprawl out of it but Nilsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirkland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirkland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kirkland misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsen throws a head kick but Kirkland moves out of range.
Kirkland misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Kirkland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirkland is fending him off so far but Nilsen persists. Nope, Kirkland circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirkland connects with a body shot.
Kirkland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nilsen counters with a single leg into guard. Kirkland didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen postures up in Kirkland's guard and throws a big left but Kirkland blocks it.
Kirkland managing to control the position.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen won't allow Kirkland to get back to his feet.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirkland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nilsen looking to pass the guard.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kirkland wants to stand up but Nilsen is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilsen gets the takedown into side control.
Kirkland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Nilsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirkland tries a low kick but Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Kirkland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Kirkland.
Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Kirkland clinches.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirkland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nilsen's efforts to push away.
Kirkland stops a takedown attempt from Nilsen.
Kirkland prevents the takedown attempt.
Nilsen is looking for a takedown.
Nilsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Kirkland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirkland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kirkland swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirkland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.
Nilsen tightens his grip and picks Kirkland up, before dumping him to the ground. Kirkland manages to land in guard.
Nilsen won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here.
Kirkland controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirkland is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kirkland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nilsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now.
Kirkland wants to get back to his feet but Nilsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Kirkland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nilsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kirkland wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment.
Nilsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirkland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nilsen passes Kirkland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kirkland gets back to full guard.
Kirkland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirkland pulls Nilsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nilsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirkland controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself.
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kirkland looking to control.
Nilsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Nilsen throwing strikes but missing.
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirkland lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirkland lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Kirkland throws a body punch but Nilsen moves out of range.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirkland sprawls and moves away.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirkland as he avoids it easily.
Kirkland throws a lazy right hand but Nilsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kirkland as Nilsen shoots in.
Kirkland cracks a nice hook into Nilsen's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Kirkland misses.
Troy Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirkland.
Nilsen tries to counter with a takedown but Kirkland is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Kirkland misses its intended target.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirkland sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Kirkland as Nilsen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirkland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nilsen goes for a double leg but Kirkland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirkland continues to drive forward.
Kirkland scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirkland moves away from the strike by Nilsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kirkland.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut
and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown. Kirkland fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirkland has control of Nilsen's left arm, preventing Nilsen from doing any damage.
Kirkland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkland looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkland, not yet.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Nilsen off balance momentarily.
Kirkland tries to sprawl but Nilsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kirkland is refusing to be controlled, as Nilsen sits in half guard.
Nilsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirkland has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland is staying active underneath Nilsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kirkland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kirkland trying to control from the bottom.
Kirkland wants to get back to full guard.
Kirkland is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Nilsen has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Kirkland is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dennis Nilsen!
A victorious Dennis Nilsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Curran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Griffin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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152 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Curran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Curran's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Curran scoring well with a low kick there.
Curran throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
Griffin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Curran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griffin's guard! Nice work there by Curran!
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Curran scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's 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!
Griffin wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Curran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Curran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Griffin is trying to control the position but Curran postures up.
Curran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curran has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Curran from controlling successfully.
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.
Griffin has his hands on Curran's head, controlling the position.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curran.
Curran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin is trying to hold Curran in close to prevent damage but Curran has managed to pass into half guard.
Griffin controlling the position for now.
Griffin trying to get back to full guard but Curran takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Griffin wants to hold on but Curran pushes him away.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Curran postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
Curran prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Griffin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Curran raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Griffin regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Curran prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Curran is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Curran in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Curran is looking to chop away at Griffin's legs.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curran defends it well.
Curran shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffin eats them both and turns towards Curran to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Curran napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Griffin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Curran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffin but great work by Curran.
Griffin regains half guard.
Griffin is controlling Curran's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curran wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Curran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin pulls Curran in close to his closed guard and prevents Curran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curran trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin controlling the position.
Griffin has his foot on Curran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curran works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Curran from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin working for a triangle but Curran defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curran works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curran is one step ahead there.
Curran with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to keep Curran in close.
Curran trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curran slips nicely into half guard.
Curran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin tries to roll over but Curran keeps him under control.
Curran is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Curran is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curran swivels and escapes.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from Curran.
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Curran.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran wants to land a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Griffin blocks the low kick.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curran cracks Griffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin moves out of range of the leg kick from Curran.
Curran scores with a three punch combo!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Well, if Griffin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Curran trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Griffin 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.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Curran to regain full guard.
That's two 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.
Griffin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Griffin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Curran is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Curran has escaped and now he's on top!
Griffin wants to stand but Curran is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curran working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Curran lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffin down.
Curran wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Ronald Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curran's best efforts.
Curran is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
Curran prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Griffin is trying to control but can't.
Griffin is in trouble now - Curran has advanced to mount!
Curran with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curran working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mario Curran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Curran isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Curran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curran 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Curran!
An out of breath Mario Curran 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
217 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillard clinches up with Noel and pushes him back against the cage.
Lillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Noel.
Noel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lillard ducks right into an uppercut from Noel.
Noel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lillard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noel checks a leg kick.
Noel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lillard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lillard delivers a nice body kick.
Lillard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noel throws a series of punches but Lillard moves out of range.
Lillard moves out of range as Noel strikes.
Noel throws a combination that misses
and Lillard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Noel does it's job there.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noel misses with a double jab
and Lillard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noel's knee momentarily.
Lillard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lillard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Noel keeps it at a distance.
Noel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lillard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noel's hands.
Lillard throws a big shot that misses.
Noel dips to his left and cracks Lillard with an uppercut!
Noel lands with a nice body punch.
Lillard moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
Noel blocking some punches.
Noel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Noel avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Noel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lillard up against the cage.
Noel breaks from the clinch.
Noel throws a jab when Lillard was well out of range.
Lillard misses with a few strikes there.
Lillard throws a head kick that Noel semi-blocks.
That's two 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!
Lillard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noel misses with an uppercut.
Noel slips a jab from Lillard.
Noel lands a slapping body shot.
Noel throws an overhand right that lands on Lillard's shoulder, as Lillard tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Noel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noel.
Noel swinging wildly here.
Noel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lillard throws a hook but Noel avoids it easily.
Noel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lillard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noel!
Noel misses with an uppercut
and Lillard counters with a straight right hand.
Lillard thuds his shin into the meat of Noel's side.
Lillard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noel, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noel blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Lillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lillard gets through Noel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
Noel lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lillard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lillard misses with a body punch.
Lillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Noel.
Noel swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noel stalling in the clinch but Lillard improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lillard.
A short uppercut from Lillard.
Lillard lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel misses with some punches.
Noel blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Lillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noel backwards.
Lillard lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noel backwards.
Good body shot from Lillard.
Noel looks winded!
Lillard pushes Noel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lillard.
Noel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Lillard.
Noel glances at the clock... BAM! Lillard nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Noel crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Noel is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leeland Lillard!
Leeland Lillard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drei Silker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drei Silker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vaziri I I I quickly recovers to half guard.
Silker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silker trying to control from Vaziri I I I's half guard. Vaziri I I I has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silker throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Silker in close.
Silker pushing down on Vaziri I I I's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silker passes into side control, despite Vaziri I I I's attempt to control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Silker.
Vaziri I I I is trying to escape the position but Silker is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Vaziri I I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silker trying to control the action but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaziri I I I keeps Silker under control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silker.
Silker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vaziri I I I takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silker defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand.
Vaziri I I I throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaziri I I I throws a poor cross that misses
and Silker counters with a stiff right hand.
Silker throws a right and a left that Vaziri I I I avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silker dips to his left and cracks Vaziri I I I with an uppercut!
Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaziri I I I walks into a stiff left hand from Silker.
Silker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaziri I I I under the eye.
Vaziri I I I throws a body shot but no joy.
Silker scores with a jab.
Silker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silker lands with a right hand.
Silker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Silker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silker was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I.
Nice sprawl there from Vaziri I I I as Silker shoots in.
Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Silker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaziri I I I misses the jab.
Silker throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silker connects with a jab.
Vaziri I I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silker swings for the body but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses.
Vaziri I I I takes one on the button.
Vaziri I I I takes a swing at Silker's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Silker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vaziri I I I lands with a hook. Silker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vaziri I I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silker's head.
Vaziri I I I takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaziri I I I slaps away a takedown attempt from Silker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Silker.
Vaziri I I I tries to move into range but Silker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vaziri I I I looks for the body kick but Silker saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Vaziri I I I.
A countering left hand to the body from Silker misses.
Vaziri I I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaziri I I I misses with a few strikes there.
Silker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drei Silker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silker scores with a leg kick.
Silker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaziri I I I's sensitive parts.
Silker lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silker.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vaziri I I I if he has to take too many more of those.
Vaziri I I I tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silker.
Silker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silker.
Silker misses with a kick to the body
and Vaziri I I I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Vaziri I I I misses.
Vaziri I I I takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaziri I I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silker blocks a jab.
Vaziri I I I connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Silker.
Silker connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I misses the jab.
Silker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silker, right into the meat.
Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Silker avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silker misses with a wild combination.
Crunch! Silker slams his shin into Vaziri I I I's torso.
A jab from Vaziri I I I misses.
Silker blocks a jab.
Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body.
Silker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vaziri I I I walks into a straight right hand from Silker.
Vaziri I I I gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silker.
Nice body kick from Silker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaziri I I I is trying to get back to full guard.
Silker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silker is working for a kimura but Vaziri I I I is defending it quite comfortably.
Silker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silker 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.
Vaziri I I I trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four 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.
Silker is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silker scoring well with a low kick there.
Vaziri I I I connects with a single shot there.
Silker misses with a kick to the body.
Drei Silker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silker. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silker connects with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Silker scores with a four punch combination!
Silker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vaziri I I I misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Silker.
A big right from Vaziri I I I misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drei Silker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vaziri I I I throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silker on the side of the head.
Silker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaziri I I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vaziri I I I takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silker digs a good body shot into Vaziri I I I's ribs.
Vaziri I I I misses with a head kick.
Vaziri I I I will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vaziri I I I takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses the body punch
and Silker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Silker does no damage.
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I.
It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaziri I I I.
Silker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silker slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I throws out a loose jab but Silker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Silker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Vaziri I I I throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Silker. Beautiful body shot.
Silker closes the distance and clinches up with Vaziri I I I, looking for a takedown. Silker pushes Vaziri I I I against the cage but Vaziri I I I circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vaziri I I I works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vaziri I I I is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vaziri I I I on the side of the head.
Silker connects with a looping right hand.
Silker shoots for a double leg takedown but Vaziri I I I sprawls well. He's pushed Silker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vaziri I I I looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vaziri I I I has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silker, right into the meat.
Silker throws a leg kick which misses Vaziri I I I's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid it.
Vaziri I I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silker's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Vaziri I I I lands.
Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silker moves away.
Silker scores with a leg kick.
Vaziri I I I has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silker.
Hossein Vaziri I I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I lands a jab to the head.
Vaziri I I I misses with a looping left.
Silker slips a jab from Vaziri I I I.
Silker misses with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I misses with the combination.
Silker feints and then cracks Vaziri I I I's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vaziri I I I down.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Silker cracks Vaziri I I I with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silker throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target.
Vaziri I I I 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.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silker.
Silker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vaziri I I I takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vaziri I I I throws a sloppy body shot
and Silker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silker lands with a nice body kick.
Silker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body.
Vaziri I I I takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaziri I I I on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silker. Silker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silker scores with a hook.
Vaziri I I I walks into a left hand.
Silker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Vaziri I I I slams his shin into Silker's torso.
Silker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silker. Vaziri I I I shrugs it off though.
Vaziri I I I takes a swing at Silker's ribcage but misses.
Silker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silker jabs at Vaziri I I I's body.
Silker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silker!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silker.
Silker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vaziri I I I has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vaziri I I I takes a step back to recover.
A swing and a miss from Vaziri I I I.
Silker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drei Silker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drei Silker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drei Silker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozamataz Buckshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by I Won't Back Down. Ozamataz Buckshank will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ozamataz Buckshank!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole looks to land a right hand but Buckshank moved out of range.
Buckshank closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Buckshank fails to land.
Buckshank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buckshank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buckshank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buckshank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Buckshank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buckshank swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckshank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cole blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckshank tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckshank misses with a punch to the body.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Ozamataz Buckshank has been cut.
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Buckshank is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Buckshank's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole prevents Buckshank from improving his position.
Cole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buckshank sees it coming and defends easily.
Buckshank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buckshank is rocked!
Cole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buckshank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cole.
Buckshank is looking to improve his position.
Cole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buckshank wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control the action but Buckshank is working from the bottom.
Cole working Buckshank over with strikes.
Cole is nestled in close to Buckshank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buckshank is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Cole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Buckshank's temple.
Buckshank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buckshank is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buckshank avoid being mounted?
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Buckshank quite badly. Buckshank pulls Cole in close trying to recover. Cole postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Buckshank on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Buckshank doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole is the new middleweight champion!
Michael Cole gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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