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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Squanchy Squanch (ranked 3179 p4p, 310 weight class) and Malaki Lima (ranked 4054 p4p, 383 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lima's choice of entrance music: Tupac - Hail Mary. 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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Squanchy Squanch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Malaki Lima!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Squanch is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lima. That snapped Squanch's head back.
Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Squanch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Squanch manages to avoid it.
Squanch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lima swings for the body but Squanch moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima scores with a shot to the body.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squanch moves away.
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Squanch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima lands a right hook to the body.
Lima throws a series of punches but Squanch moves out of range.
Squanch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Squanch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Squanch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squanch ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Squanch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Squanch counters with a straight right hand.
Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Squanch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lima throws the left hand but Squanch avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Squanch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Squanch misses the target.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a hook but Squanch blocks it.
As Lima tries to get set, Squanch tries to push him back and clinch up but Lima manages to avoid the attempt.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima misses with a hook
and Squanch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lima throws a hook but Squanch blocks it.
Lima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Squanch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Lima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squanch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lima misses the jab.
Lima tries to bum rush Squanch with a series of wild strikes but Squanch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lima lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Squanch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Squanch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lima throws a combination that misses
and Squanch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Squanch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Squanch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Squanch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squanch moves away.
Squanch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Squanch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Squanch moves away from the strike by Lima.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Squanch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lima just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
Squanch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lima.
Squanch tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Squanch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lima is struggling to control the position.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Squanchy Squanch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.
A head punch on the inside from Lima fails to land.
Squanch is trying to stall.
Lima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Squanch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Squanch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Squanch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Lima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Squanch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lima throws a hook but Squanch avoids it easily.
Lima misses with a hook to the body
and Squanch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squanch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Squanch moves out of range of the strikes.
Squanch moves forwards but Lima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Lima misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Squanch gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
Squanch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Squanch slips a straight right by Lima.
It looked like Squanch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Squanch moved out of range nicely.
Squanch throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima misses with a hook to the body
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
Lima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Squanch.
Lima misses with a jab to the body
enabling Squanch to counter with a crisp jab.
Lima gets a clinch.
Squanch prevents a body shot from Lima.
Lima looking to slow down the pace here.
Lima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Squanch working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Squanch is controlling him.
Squanch blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Squanch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Squanch is working Lima over against the cage.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Squanch has him pressed against the cage.
Squanchy Squanch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.
Lima gets control of Squanch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Squanch defends well.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima keeping full guard, as Squanch tries to pass.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squanch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Squanch defending well though.
Squanch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Lima wants to control but Squanch is keeping him busy.
Squanch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Squanch makes his way to full guard, as Lima worked for a kimura.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lima cracks Squanch with a solid left hand.
Lima cracks Squanch with a solid left hand.
Squanch keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Squanch is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squanch keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Squanch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lima misses with the combination.
Squanch throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
Squanch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaki Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
Lima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Squanch's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Squanch moves forwards but Lima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lima thuds his right hand into Squanch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Squanch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Squanch's shoulder, as Squanch tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Squanch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lima.
Lima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lima sizes up Squanch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima being controlled against the cage.
Squanch throws an elbow but it misses.
Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Squanch blocks an uppercut.
Squanch tries a body shot but Lima blocks it.
Lima blocks an elbow strike from Squanch.
Lima lands with a short shot to the head.
Lima digs a right hand underneath Squanch's ribcage. Squanch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Squanch has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squanch tries to throw a body punch but Lima avoids it by throwing Squanch back against the cage.
Lima tries to work over Squanch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Squanch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Squanch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Squanch tries to throw a body punch but Lima avoids it by throwing Squanch back against the cage.
Lima misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Squanch.
Squanch stalling in the clinch but Lima improves position.
Lima throws a punch but it's blocked by Squanch.
Lima works on Squanch's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Lima scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima lands with a right to the head.
Squanch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Squanch throws a punch but it's blocked by Lima.
Squanch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Squanch tries to stall but Lima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Squanch up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Squanch.
Squanch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lima is trying to maintain a safe position but Squanch gets an underhook and turns Lima into the cage.
Lima struggles to land a body shot inside as Squanch controls his hands.
Squanch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lima taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lima.
Lima taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lima lands a shoulder strike.
Squanch throws a head punch that misses.
Lima manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lima 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.
Lima looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Squanch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Squanch pulls his head out easily.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Squanch prevents Lima from improving his position.
Lima moves into full guard.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lima 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Lima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terunari Kagiyama (ranked 3669 p4p, 351 weight class) and Enzo Dimelo (ranked 3628 p4p, 366 weight class). Enzo Dimelo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Enzo Dimelo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terunari Kagiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Dimelo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dimelo slips under a jab.
Kagiyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimelo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kagiyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kagiyama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dimelo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dimelo keeping moving, preventing Kagiyama from controlling successfully.
Dimelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kagiyama wants to control from the top but Dimelo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Kagiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kagiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kagiyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kagiyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kagiyama 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.
Dimelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kagiyama is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dimelo holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kagiyama wants to control from the top but Dimelo keeps moving.
Kagiyama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimelo pulls Kagiyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Kagiyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dimelo keeping moving, preventing Kagiyama from controlling successfully.
Kagiyama is fighting to break Dimelo's control of his arms but Dimelo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo lands a jab to the head.
Dimelo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dimelo misses with a looping left.
Kagiyama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimelo moves out of range as Kagiyama strikes.
Dimelo moves forwards but Kagiyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dimelo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimelo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kagiyama throwing a counter right hand but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Kagiyama goes for a double leg but Dimelo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dimelo continues to drive forward.
Kagiyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimelo moves away.
Kagiyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimelo.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagiyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagiyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kagiyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kagiyama lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagiyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimelo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kagiyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimelo.
Kagiyama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dimelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kagiyama throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Kagiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Dimelo misses.
Dimelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kagiyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimelo somewhat.
Kagiyama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terunari Kagiyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kagiyama scores with a nice strike.
Kagiyama fails with the takedown.
Dimelo wants to clinch up but Kagiyama keeps it at a distance.
Kagiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimelo can do to turn this around?
Kagiyama has his takedown stuffed
and Dimelo counters with a nice body shot.
Kagiyama lands a jab to the head.
Kagiyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Dimelo off balance momentarily.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kagiyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dimelo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terunari Kagiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kagiyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kagiyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kagiyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kagiyama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kagiyama.
Good leg kick by Kagiyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kagiyama walks into a stiff left hand from Dimelo.
Dimelo shoots in for a takedown but Kagiyama shows good takedown defense.
Kagiyama throws a hook to the side of Dimelo's head but Dimelo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kagiyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimelo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kagiyama. That's going to slow Dimelo down.
A big left from Dimelo misses.
Terunari Kagiyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Kagiyama shoots in and drives through. Dimelo sprawls well.
Dimelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kagiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kagiyama throws a head kick but Dimelo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dimelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimelo moves out of range as Kagiyama strikes.
Dimelo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kagiyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Dimelo is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Kagiyama.
Kagiyama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kagiyama cracks Dimelo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dimelo falls to his knees and Kagiyama doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terunari Kagiyama!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neal Diaz (ranked 1170 p4p, 137 weight class) and Ilir Carnevore (ranked 3015 p4p, 304 weight class). Ilir Carnevore has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neal Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilir Carnevore!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnevore looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Carnevore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz pushes a forearm under Carnevore's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Carnevore is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neal Diaz!
Neal Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Estaban Chavez (ranked 1534 p4p, 173 weight class) and Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 1945 p4p, 215 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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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estaban Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Pacheco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacheco slips a straight right by Chavez.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Pacheco misses its intended target.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pacheco scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
Pacheco moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Pacheco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Pacheco. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez jabs Pacheco right on the nose. Pacheco blinks but takes it well.
Pacheco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pacheco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacheco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacheco.
Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Pacheco moved out of range nicely.
Pacheco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Pacheco's head.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pacheco cracks Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Chavez throws a series of strikes that have Pacheco backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacheco throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Chavez cracks Pacheco with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pacheco looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chavez finish him?
Pacheco is rocked!
Pacheco throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Chavez finish him?
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez drops Pacheco with a big left hand! Pacheco is injured, injured bad! Chavez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estaban Chavez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Firpo (ranked 2038 p4p, 314 weight class) and Alfredo Negreiros (ranked 2216 p4p, 346 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvin Firpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Negreiros!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreiros misses with a double jab.
Negreiros clinches.
Firpo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Firpo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firpo misses with a low kick as Negreiros jumps back.
Negreiros unleashes a big counter combination but Firpo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negreiros.
A jab from Firpo misses.
Firpo throws a right hand that Negreiros ducks under and follows up with a left that Negreiros also avoids with ease.
Negreiros unleashes a big counter combination but Firpo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firpo throws out a loose jab but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firpo throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Firpo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Firpo avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Negreiros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firpo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Negreiros counters with a straight right hand.
Negreiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Negreiros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses.
Negreiros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Negreiros drives through and clinches with Firpo against the cage.
Firpo lands a left hand.
Firpo wants to get back to striking at distance but Negreiros won't allow it.
Firpo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Firpo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firpo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firpo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Negreiros's brow.
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo throws a body punch but Negreiros moves out of range.
Negreiros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Negreiros.
Firpo wants to land a leg kick but Negreiros is out of range.
Firpo lands a really nice looking cross but Negreiros seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negreiros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Firpo momentarily.
Firpo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Firpo with a hook.
Negreiros looks to land a combination but Firpo avoids it well.
Firpo throws a leg kick
and Negreiros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Firpo misses with a looping left.
Firpo throws a front kick aimed at Negreiros's knee but Negreiros avoids it well.
Negreiros throws a nice looking combination but Firpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Firpo tries to score with a low kick but Negreiros moves his leg out of the way.
Negreiros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Negreiros.
Firpo misses with a looping right.
Firpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Firpo backs off Negreiros throws a huge counter combo but Firpo manages to avoid it all.
Firpo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Negreiros slips under a jab from Firpo.
Firpo blocks a jab.
Negreiros ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
Firpo feints and then cracks Negreiros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Negreiros down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Negreiros moved out of range nicely.
Firpo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Negreiros defending well as Firpo loads up on a big left hand.
Negreiros ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
Firpo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Firpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firpo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Negreiros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Negreiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Negreiros does no damage.
Firpo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Negreiros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Firpo throws the left hand but Negreiros avoids the punch easily.
Negreiros throws a counter combo.
Negreiros misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negreiros connects with a single shot there.
Alfredo Negreiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo takes a swing at Negreiros's ribcage but misses.
Firpo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negreiros.
Negreiros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Firpo is looking to land body kicks.
Firpo misses with a double jab.
Firpo throws a chopping leg kick but Negreiros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Negreiros throws a counter combo.
Firpo looks to throw the jab but Negreiros is out of range.
Firpo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Negreiros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Negreiros moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
Firpo lands a head shot.
Firpo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Firpo jabs at Negreiros's body.
Firpo just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firpo dodges the punch combination from Negreiros.
Firpo misses the jab.
Firpo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Alvin Firpo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Firpo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oooooh!!! Negreiros has knocked Firpo down with a huge combo! Negreiros steps away and waves a wobbly Firpo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Firpo is rocked!
Alfredo Negreiros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Negreiros throws a looping overhand right but Firpo ducks down to avoid it.
Negreiros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firpo scores with a jab. Negreiros acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Negreiros throws a jab when Firpo was well out of range.
Negreiros misses with a two punch combination.
Firpo lands a jab to the nose.
Firpo throws a head kick but Negreiros moves out of range.
Firpo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Negreiros staying out of range there.
Firpo takes a swing at Negreiros's ribcage but misses.
Negreiros moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alfredo Negreiros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Negreiros tries to clinch but Firpo moves out of range.
Firpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Negreiros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Negreiros slips a jab from Firpo.
Negreiros staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Firpo misses its intended target.
Negreiros slips under a jab.
Negreiros swinging wildly here.
Firpo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Firpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Negreiros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firpo lands a right hook to the body.
Firpo throws a poor cross that misses
and Negreiros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Negreiros blocks the low kick.
Firpo throws a low kick, looking for Negreiros's leg but Negreiros calmly moves out of range.
Firpo tries to work over Negreiros's front leg with a kick but Negreiros checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Firpo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Firpo.
Negreiros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Firpo counters with a straight right hand.
Negreiros throws a big shot that misses.
Firpo jabs at Negreiros's body.
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!
Negreiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firpo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firpo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Negreiros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Negreiros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Negreiros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Firpo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Negreiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Negreiros.
A punch combination from Firpo misses.
Nice cross by Firpo.
A big right from Firpo misses.
Negreiros misses with a double jab
and Firpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Firpo!
Firpo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Negreiros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Negreiros throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Negreiros as he checks the leg kick.
Firpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Negreiros might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firpo throws a solid leg kick but Negreiros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firpo.
Firpo misses with a head kick.
Negreiros displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Firpo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firpo. Negreiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Negreiros lands a jab-cross combination.
Firpo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Negreiros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Firpo connects with the punch.
Firpo throws a nice looking combination but Negreiros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Negreiros swinging wildly here.
Good work by Negreiros as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo throws a sloppy head kick and Negreiros moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Negreiros! But no joy.
Negreiros misses with a few strikes there.
Firpo feints a jab promting Negreiros to slip. Firpo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Negreiros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Firpo misses with a hook. Negreiros ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firpo throws a leg kick but Negreiros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Negreiros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
Firpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Negreiros.
Negreiros throws a nice looking combination but Firpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Firpo cracks Negreiros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Firpo connects with an inside leg kick.
Negreiros's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Negreiros duly obliges.
Negreiros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Negreiros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Negreiros tests Firpo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Negreiros moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Negreiros! But no joy.
Negreiros fails to land with a series of punches.
Firpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Firpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alvin Firpo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Negreiros fails to land with a series of punches.
Firpo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Negreiros is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Negreiros.
Negreiros connects with a jab.
Negreiros closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Firpo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Negreiros lands with a nice combination. Firpo backs away looking to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Firpo.
Firpo throws out a loose jab but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Firpo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Firpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut lands for Firpo. That snapped Negreiros's head back.
Firpo seems to have got his legs back now.
Firpo fails to land with a series of punches.
Negreiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Firpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Negreiros.
Negreiros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Negreiros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firpo misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreiros scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Firpo misses.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
Negreiros lands with a big left! Firpo is wobbled badly! Negreiros comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Firpo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Kass (ranked 3564 p4p, 344 weight class) and Luis Gonzales (ranked 1777 p4p, 198 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Kass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales has closed the distance and engaged Kass in a clinch.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Kass.
A short left from Gonzales.
Kass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzales.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kass has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzales blocks an uppercut.
Gonzales slows down the pace here.
Kass misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kass fails to land.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Kass.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kass blocks it with crossed arms.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales can't find room to land a body shot as Kass controls the action.
Kass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kass prevents a body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales tries to throw a body punch but Kass avoids it by throwing Gonzales back against the cage.
Kass working aggressively here.
Kass misses with some punches.
Kass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzales controls his hands.
Gonzales lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kass.
Kass is leaning against Gonzales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kass lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kass's face.
Kass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kass misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzales blocking some punches.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Kass.
Gonzales lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzales.
A short right from Kass.
Gonzales has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gonzales can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Gonzales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Kass can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzales controls the action.
Gonzales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Kass misses with the head strike.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gonzales obliges.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales looking to throw knees to the head but Kass is blocking nicely.
Gonzales crunches a lovely knee into Kass's ribcage.
Kass is breathing heavily.
Gonzales tries to work over Kass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Kass.
Kass misses with the head strike.
Kass lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kass misses with some punches.
Kass is working Gonzales over against the cage.
Kass blocking some punches.
Gonzales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kass lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gonzales lands with a right to the head.
Gonzales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonzales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gonzales on the inside.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Gonzales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzales misses the body punch
and Kass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kass tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kass. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzales misses with a body kick.
Gonzales lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzales waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kass. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kass to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Kass is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kass is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
Oh Kass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonzales is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kass seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kass tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Gonzales has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gonzales works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gonzales is trying to control. Kass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kass defends it well.
Gonzales seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kass is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luis Gonzales!
During a confident post fight interview, Luis Gonzales thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacIntyre (ranked 2582 p4p, 373 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 1910 p4p, 281 weight class). Hanagan has chosen Cro Mags - We Gotta Know as his entrance music. Robert MacIntyre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert MacIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. MacIntyre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hanagan misses with a takedown attempt
and MacIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanagan fails with the takedown
and MacIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacIntyre circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacIntyre defends it nicely.
Robert MacIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacIntyre sprawls well. MacIntyre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanagan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from MacIntyre. No joy for Hanagan on that attempt.
MacIntyre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hanagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacIntyre's waist but MacIntyre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanagan off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIntyre cracks Hanagan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacIntyre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hanagan to stand back up!
Hanagan is rocked!
MacIntyre defending well as Hanagan loads up on a big left hand.
Hanagan is still on wobbly legs! Can MacIntyre finish him?
MacIntyre moves in close and cracks Hanagan with a massive right hand! Hanagan, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by MacIntyre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacIntyre!
A relieved looking Robert MacIntyre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Westlund (ranked 1274 p4p, 195 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 941 p4p, 144 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCain's choice of entrance music: My Heros Have Always Been Cowboys . Leo Westlund had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Westlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain with a jab.
McCain avoids the body shot from Westlund.
McCain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain scores with a spinning back kick!
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Westlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain looks to land a combination but Westlund avoids it well.
It looked like Westlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain throws a front kick aimed at Westlund's knee but Westlund avoids it well.
Jab, jab by McCain - just one landing.
McCain scores with a head kick.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westlund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain cracks a nice hook into Westlund's ribs.
McCain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Westlund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCain misses with a double jab.
McCain misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Westlund blocks a head kick by McCain.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain.
McCain misses with a low kick as Westlund jumps back.
Westlund appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Westlund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Westlund is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCain throws a leg kick which misses Westlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlund tries to avoid it.
Westlund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Westlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
Westlund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Westlund.
McCain lands with an uppercut that bounces Westlund off the cage and back into range.
Westlund throws a combination. McCain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain throws a head kick but Westlund moves out of range.
McCain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Westlund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain misses with a few strikes there.
McCain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain throws a wild body kick that Westlund sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlund. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westlund lands a nice looking body shot.
McCain throws out a leg kick but Westlund moves out of range and McCain only half commits.
McCain lunges at Westlund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Westlund's hand.
McCain connects with a crisp jab.
Westlund drops his hands momentarily and McCain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Westlund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westlund connects with a right hand. McCain shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCain misses with a body shot.
Westlund moves out of range of the body kick from McCain.
Westlund tries to counter by clinching up but McCain breaks away and moves out of range.
McCain throws a low kick but Westlund avoids it.
Westlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain.
McCain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Westlund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for McCain.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCain.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westlund was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCain.
McCain misses with a straight left.
McCain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westlund at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westlund closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCain.
Westlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westlund.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Westlund.
Westlund misses with some punches.
McCain misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Westlund.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westlund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McCain.
Westlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Westlund fails to land.
McCain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Westlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westlund backwards.
McCain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas McCain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCain lands a jab to Westlund's midsection.
Westlund is looking to wear down McCain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice jab there from McCain.
McCain cracks Westlund with a good jab.
Westlund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCain.
A good leg kick by McCain.
Westlund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westlund has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
McCain lands with a hook. Westlund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westlund moves out of range of the body kick from McCain.
Westlund 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Westlund scrambles back to his feet.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Westlund lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Westlund doesn't seem bothered though.
McCain looks to land a right hand but Westlund moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
Westlund throws an overhand right that lands on McCain's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Westlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Westlund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Westlund misses with a body punch.
Westlund misses with the head strike.
Westlund struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
McCain tries a body shot but Westlund blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for McCain.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westlund throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Westlund punishes McCain's body with a nice straight punch.
Westlund defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a sloppy head kick and Westlund moves out of range easily.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCain takes a swing at Westlund's ribcage but misses.
Westlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain throws out a counter right but Westlund avoids it with no problem.
Westlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Westlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by McCain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
A left lands for Westlund.
Westlund clinches up with McCain and pushes him back against the cage.
McCain is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from McCain - that landed with a thud.
Westlund being controlled against the cage.
McCain misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westlund.
Westlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain misses with some punches.
Westlund has a couple of punches blocked by McCain.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Westlund controls his hands.
Westlund misses with a body punch.
McCain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Westlund tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Westlund back against the cage.
Westlund prevents a body shot from McCain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
Westlund stalling the fight.
McCain lands an uppercut.
McCain manages to break the clinch.
McCain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCain cracks the inside of Westlund's front leg.
McCain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Westlunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Westlund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Westlund is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain lands a lovely overhand right.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCain scores with a hook.
Westlund blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Westlund tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund tests McCain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCain looks to land a body kick but Westlund moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westlund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCain misses with a low kick.
As McCain tries to get set, Westlund tries to push him back and clinch up but McCain manages to avoid the attempt.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
Westlund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCain avoids the body shot from Westlund.
McCain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Westlund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Westlund works the jab nicely.
Westlund slips under a jab.
Westlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Westlund missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCain misses with a kick to the body
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
A head kick misses from McCain.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westlund manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Westlund avoids it.
Crunch! McCain slams his shin into Westlund's torso.
A jab from Westlund misses.
McCain misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
Westlund jabs McCain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Westlund misses with a looping left.
Westlund getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Westlund has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCain cracks Westlund with an open hand slap.
McCain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Westlund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Westlund.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCain scores with a shoulder strike.
Westlund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCain lands a body punch.
Westlund is leaning against McCain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain scores with a shot to the side of Westlund's head.
Leo Westlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain blocking some punches.
Westlund looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McCain - that landed with a thud.
McCain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Westlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain prevents a body shot from Westlund.
McCain tries to work over Westlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westlund misses with some punches.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Westlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westlund misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westlund lands with a right to the head.
McCain has Westlund pushed against the cage.
Westlund tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westlund tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Westlund back against the cage.
Westlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westlund.
McCain lands with a left to the head.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain breaks from the clinch.
Westlund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
McCain cracks a nice hook into Westlund's ribs.
McCain misses with a left hand
enabling Westlund to counter with a crisp jab.
McCain connects with a solid leg kick.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain loads up on a big right hand but Westlund slips the punch.
Westlund throwing a counter right hand but McCain manages to avoid it.
Westlund throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain throws a low kick, looking for Westlund's leg but Westlund calmly moves out of range.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Westlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Westlund wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCain lands with an uppercut that bounces Westlund off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCain looks to throw the jab but Westlund is out of range.
McCain gets tackled into the cage by Westlund. Westlund maintains the clinch.
Westlund blocking some punches.
Westlund presses McCain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCain.
Westlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Westlund fails to land.
Westlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westlund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCain's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Westlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Westlund controls his hands.
McCain is trying to stall.
Lucas McCain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas McCain.
Well McCain 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucas McCain waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 1551 p4p, 176 weight class) and Ryan Pepper (ranked 1215 p4p, 147 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Pepper's chin.
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155 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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152 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pepper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pepper blocks a jab.
Pepper wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Pepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Pepper lands a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nurmagomedov - that will leave a mark!
Pepper blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Pepper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pepper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.
Pepper is rocked!
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pepper! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr (ranked 418 p4p, 56 weight class) and Zulu Zulu (ranked 586 p4p, 73 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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9 - 1 - 0 |
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158 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Wills Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zulu Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wills Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wills Jr sets himself, and Zulu steps forward looking for the clinch! Wills Jr avoids it this time.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Wills Jr keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Wills Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wills Jr.
Wills Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zulu back to the cage. Wills Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zulu pushes Wills Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Wills Jr gets control of Zulu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wills Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu is looking to stand up but Wills Jr won't let him.
Wills Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zulu tries to stand but Wills Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Zulu gets to his feet. Wills Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu tries to clinch up.
Wills Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Zulu scores with a head kick.
It looks like Wilson Wills Jr has been cut.
Zulu looks to clinch
and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Zulu moves into range and clinches up with Wills Jr.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks with his arms.
Wills Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wills Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Wills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Wills Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wills Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zulu walks away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wills Jr looks to throw the jab but Zulu is out of range.
Zulu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well.
Zulu tries to clinch there but Wills Jr circles away.
Zulu has managed to clinch.
Wills Jr tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Wills Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Wills Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Zulu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wills Jr's guard.
Zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wills Jr controlling Zulu's posture.
Zulu stands up from Wills Jr's guard - Zulu perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Wills Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zulu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills Jr checks a leg kick.
Zulu lands with a right hand.
Zulu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wills Jr's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wills Jr. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Zulu's leg but Zulu calmly moves out of range.
Wills Jr throws the left hand but Zulu avoids the punch easily.
Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wills Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulu moves into the clinch.
Wills Jr decides to pull guard.
Wills Jr pulls Zulu in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu wants to stand but Wills Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zulu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zulu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wills Jr throws a front kick that sends Zulu stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zulu tries to clinch up but Wills Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Wills Jr lands the left hand.
Zulu looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely.
Wills Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zulu is out of range and Wills Jr settles back down.
Wills Jr throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.
Zulu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut.
That's time! Wills Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zulu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zulu darts in trying to clinch
and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zulu slips a straight right by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zulu is looking to slow Wills Jr down with leg kicks.
Wills Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wills Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zulu.
Wills Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zulu finds it's way round the side to connect with Wills Jr's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Wills Jr circles away.
Wills Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wills Jr throws a big counter combination but Zulu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zulu misses with a hook.
Zulu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wills Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Zulu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wills Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zulu connects with a leg kick. Wills Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wills Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wills Jr.
Zulu has Wills Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Wills Jr is blocking nicely.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around?
Wills Jr jumps guard but Zulu stands there with Wills Jr around his waist. Wills Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wills Jr avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr lands a body shot.
Zulu landing knees to the body.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wills Jr slows down the pace here.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr.
Zulu takes a shot to the head.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wills Jr misses with a body punch.
Wills Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Wills Jr scores with a shot to the side of Zulu's head.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wills Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Wills Jr has Zulu pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills Jr.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wills Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wills Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zulu is looking to clinch but Wills Jr is avoiding it.
Wills Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Wills Jr misses.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Wills Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wills Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zulu takes a shot to the head.
Wills Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu with a knee to the head.
Wilson Wills Jr's cut is getting worse.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wills Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wills Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zulu in his tracks.
Wills Jr throws a push kick but Zulu slaps the foot to one side.
Zulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wills Jr lands with an overhand left.
Zulu scoring well with a low kick there.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zulu.
Zulu misses with a hook.
Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Zulu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zulu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wills Jr's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilson Wills Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zulu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wills Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zulu is able to avoid easily.
Wills Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Zulu should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wills Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Zulu, which made it look bad.
Wills Jr misses the shot to the body.
Zulu has managed to clinch.
Zulu scores with a knee to the head.
Wills Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zulu.
Zulu landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wills Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Wills Jr pulls Zulu into guard.
Zulu tries to stand but Wills Jr is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills Jr looking to control.
Wills Jr has a closed guard, preventing Zulu from standing up.
Wills Jr looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
Zulu gets to his feet. Wills Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zulu Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wills Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wills Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wills Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Wills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wills Jr misses with the head strike.
Zulu Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zulu working Wills Jr over with knees to the body.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks it.
Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Wills Jr blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr is trying to pull guard but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Wills Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Wills Jr jumps guard but Zulu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Wills Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson Wills Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Zulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wills Jr tries to pull guard but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr is trying to pull guard but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Wills Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zulu smiles and moves away.
Wills Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wills Jr cracks Zulu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wills Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Wills Jr cracks Zulu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wills Jr staying out of range there.
Zulu needs to keep his hands up - Wills Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wills Jr cracks Zulu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Zulu ducks down to avoid it.
Zulu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zulu closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Wills Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Wills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zulu Zulu.
I think Wills Jr 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr!
A relieved looking Wilson Wills Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RATING
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