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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 23530 p4p, 426 weight class) and Oscar Gutierrez (ranked 23257 p4p, 450 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Oscar Gutierrez enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Gutierrez !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Oooooh!!! Howlett has knocked Gutierrez down with a huge combo! Howlett steps away and waves a wobbly Gutierrez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gutierrez is rocked!
It looks like Oscar Gutierrez has been cut.
Gutierrez misses with a low kick.
A big left from Gutierrez misses.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutierrez looks to land a body kick but Howlett moved away.
Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Gutierrez misses.
Howlett checks a low kick from Gutierrez .
Howlett misses with a two punch combination.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gutierrez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Gutierrez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Howlett misses.
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutierrez .
Howlett shoots in for a double leg but Gutierrez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Howlett throws a combination that misses
and Gutierrez counters with a three punch combo that has Howlett backing up. Howlett nods at Gutierrez to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez motions for Howlett to come forward. Gutierrez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Gutierrez clobbers Howlett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Howlett tries to keep at a distance but Gutierrez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez misses with some punches.
Gutierrez connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gutierrez gets underhooks to prevent Howlett's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gutierrez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gutierrez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gutierrez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howlett is defending well for now.
Howlett wants to break free but Gutierrez has control.
Gutierrez misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gutierrez .
Howlett tries for a takedown but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks.
Howlett wants a takedown but no success here.
Howlett goes for a takedown attempt but Gutierrez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howlett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howlett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howlett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutierrez darts in and clinches Howlett up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett avoiding damage as Gutierrez throws knees to the body.
Gutierrez throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gutierrez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howlett's brow.
Gutierrez manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez .
Howlett throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.
Howlett misses with a double jab
and Gutierrez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gutierrez misses with the combination.
Howlett looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Gutierrez looks to land a combination. Howlett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Howlett both land. Nice combination.
Oscar Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gutierrez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Howlett takes a step back to recover.
Gutierrez has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez stops a takedown attempt from Howlett.
Gutierrez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howlett managing to block the knees to the body from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howlett.
Howlett is working for takedown but Gutierrez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gutierrez tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett working hard to break the clinch.
Gutierrez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howlett.
Howlett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gutierrez 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Howlett throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Howlett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gutierrez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gutierrez throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
As Gutierrez looks to move away, Howlett throws a big counter combo but Gutierrez just gets out of the way.
Gutierrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Gutierrez tries to land a front kick but Howlett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Howlett throws a nice looking combination but Gutierrez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutierrez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Gutierrez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutierrez .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howlett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gutierrez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howlett feints a jab promting Gutierrez to slip. Howlett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutierrez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Howlett takes a step back to recover.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett misses with a kick to the body.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Howlett is looking to wear down Gutierrez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Howlett misses with the combination.
Gutierrez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Howlett tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutierrez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gutierrez takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Howlett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howlett is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gutierrez landing knees to the body.
Gutierrez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutierrez is defending well.
Howlett tries to score a body lock takedown but Gutierrez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett tries to circle away but Gutierrez has him pinned against the cage.
Gutierrez lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks.
Gutierrez breaks from the clinch.
Gutierrez lands a front kick.
Gutierrez is looking to slow Howlett down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gutierrez .
Gutierrez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Gutierrez .
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Gutierrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from Gutierrez .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Howlett misses.
Gutierrez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown.
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!
Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gutierrez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howlett wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gutierrez is working Howlett over against the cage.
Gutierrez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gutierrez has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutierrez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gutierrez 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gutierrez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch.
Howlett slips a jab from Gutierrez .
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick from Gutierrez .
Howlett throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.
Gutierrez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gutierrez missing with a left hand there. Howlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Howlett - that will leave a mark!
Gutierrez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Howlett. Those never looked like landing.
Gutierrez scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutierrez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gutierrez misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howlett!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez feints and then cracks Howlett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howlett down.
Howlett misses with a combination
and Gutierrez counters with a good low kick that Howlett was not able to check.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gutierrez throws a push kick but Howlett slaps the foot to one side.
Gutierrez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gutierrez looking to throw knees to the head but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Gutierrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez lands an elbow that stopped Howlett in his tracks for a moment.
Gutierrez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howlett.
Gutierrez is pushing Howlett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gutierrez lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gutierrez is struggling to control the position.
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gutierrez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gutierrez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gutierrez lands an elbow inside that Howlett shrugs off.
Gutierrez lands a shot to the body.
Howlett is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutierrez has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howlett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howlett is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oscar Gutierrez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gutierrez misses with a knee strike.
Howlett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howlett is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Gutierrez fails to land.
Gutierrez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gutierrez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howlett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howlett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Howlett throws a body punch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Howlett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gutierrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with an uppercut.
Howlett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the liver by Gutierrez . Beautiful body shot.
Gutierrez is looking to land body kicks.
Gutierrez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gutierrez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett scores with a one two! Gutierrez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutierrez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gutierrez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Gutierrez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howlett with a body shot.
Oscar Gutierrez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Howlett takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gutierrez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gutierrez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gutierrez !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lesliah Souza (ranked 23012 p4p, 569 weight class) and Taiga Toriyama (ranked 8521 p4p, 563 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lesliah Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Taiga Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tests Toriyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Souza misses with a low kick as Toriyama jumps back.
Toriyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Souza checks a leg kick.
Toriyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Souza tries to clinch up but Toriyama circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Souza's front leg.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toriyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toriyama flicks out a counter leg kick but Souza steps away.
Toriyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Toriyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Souza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Toriyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Souza looks to land a combination but Toriyama avoids it well.
Taiga Toriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Souza.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza blocks the body kick.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toriyama. Toriyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toriyama throws a head kick that misses.
Toriyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is looking to clinch but Toriyama is avoiding it.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toriyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Souza.
Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Toriyama is looking to chop away at Souza's legs.
Toriyama clinches with his opponent.
Toriyama breaks the clinch.
Toriyama clinches with his opponent.
Souza prevents Toriyama from breaking the clinch.
Toriyama has had enough of the clinch but Souza keeps him there for the moment.
Toriyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souza trying to stall but Toriyama improves his position.
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toriyama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toriyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toriyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toriyama throws a push kick but Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Souza throws a big counter combination but Toriyama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toriyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Toriyama pushes him off.
Toriyama flicks out a counter leg kick but Souza steps away.
Souza looks to land a combination but Toriyama avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toriyama tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza wants to clinch up but Toriyama keeps it at a distance.
Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Toriyama.
Souza blocks a head kick by Toriyama.
Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Toriyama.
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!
Toriyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Souza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Toriyama is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
Toriyama is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toriyama moves into the clinch.
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toriyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza tries to clinch up but Toriyama circles away and keeps his distance.
Toriyama closes the distance and clinches.
Souza has Toriyama pressed against the cage, preventing Toriyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toriyama is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Toriyama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Souza won't allow it.
Souza prevents Toriyama from breaking the clinch.
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza moves into range and clinches up with Toriyama.
Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Souza.
Toriyama is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toriyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toriyama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza working aggressively here.
Souza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Toriyama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toriyama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama breaks the clinch.
Souza blocks a head kick by Toriyama.
Souza checks a leg kick.
Toriyama tried to score with a low kick but Souza checks it.
Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toriyama pushes Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.
Toriyama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza misses with a body kick.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toriyama can pounce on him.
Toriyama throws a front kick aimed at Souza's knee but Souza avoids it well.
Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toriyama is looking to slow Souza down with leg kicks.
Souza wants to clinch.
Toriyama looks for the body kick but Souza saw that one coming.
Souza tries to land a leg kick but Toriyama saw it coming and moves away.
Toriyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiga Toriyama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toriyama darts in and clinches Souza up against the cage.
Toriyama is trying to break the clinch but Souza is controlling him.
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souza.
Toriyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toriyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A good leg kick by Toriyama.
Souza tries to clinch there but Toriyama circles away.
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toriyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza wants to clinch.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lesliah Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toriyama misses with a leg kick.
Souza wants to slow Toriyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Toriyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Souza checks a leg kick.
Toriyama rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama manages to break the clinch.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toriyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toriyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Souza throws a nice head kick!
Toriyama wants to land a leg kick but Souza is out of range.
Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Souza.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Souza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toriyama throws a low kick, looking for Souza's leg but Souza calmly moves out of range.
Toriyama looks to land a body kick but Souza moved away.
Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Toriyama thumps Souza with a low kick.
Souza swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Souza misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza closes the distance and pushes Toriyama back into the cage.
Taiga Toriyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toriyama manages to break the clinch.
Souza blocks a head kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza tries to clinch but Toriyama is having none of it.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Toriyama looks to move away, Souza throws a big counter combo but Toriyama just gets out of the way.
Taiga Toriyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Toriyama tenderised Souza's leg. Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Toriyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Toriyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toriyama checks a low kick from Souza.
Toriyama checks a low kick from Souza.
Toriyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toriyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toriyama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Souza is able to avoid easily.
Toriyama gets a clinch.
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama darts in and clinches Souza up against the cage.
Toriyama is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama wants to break free but Souza has control.
Toriyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.
Souza avoiding damage.
Souza is trying to break free.
Toriyama tries to break free but Souza pushes him back against the cage.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
Toriyama is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama avoids the body shot from Souza.
Toriyama misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Toriyama.
Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Toriyama moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Toriyama breaks the clinch.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Souza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Toriyama wants to land a leg kick but Souza is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Souza misses.
Souza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toriyama.
A nice combination there by Souza.
It looks like Taiga Toriyama has been cut.
Toriyama throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Toriyama 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.
Souza tries to clinch up but Toriyama circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Toriyama looks to move away, Souza throws a big counter combo but Toriyama just gets out of the way.
Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Souza connects with a leg kick. Toriyama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toriyama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Souza clinches.
Toriyama is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toriyama manages to break the clinch.
Souza tries to keep at a distance but Toriyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taiga Toriyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taiga Toriyama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toriyama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Souza misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Souza blocks a head kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a push kick but Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Souza jumps back.
Toriyama blocks a head kick by Souza.
Toriyama lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Souza throws a wild body kick that Toriyama sees coming a mile off.
Toriyama avoids the head kick by Souza.
Toriyama lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Toriyama motions for Souza to come forward. Toriyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toriyama tries to land a front kick but Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza throws a head kick but Toriyama moves out of range.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Souza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Toriyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Toriyama pushes him off.
Toriyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toriyama.
Souza misses with a body kick.
Souza throws a chopping leg kick but Toriyama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Souza backing away here, and Toriyama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Toriyama misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toriyama doesn't seem phased though.
Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Souza throws a leg kick but Toriyama checks it.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toriyama.
A thudding body kick lands there by Toriyama!
Toriyama avoids a kick to the body.
Toriyama clinches.
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Souza clinches with his opponent.
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toriyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toriyama fakes the leg kick and cracks Souza in the body.
Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama feints and then cracks Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souza down.
Souza blocks a head kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama motions for Souza to come forward. Toriyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toriyama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Toriyama throws a solid leg kick but Souza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toriyama.
Souza has managed to clinch.
Toriyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Souza won't allow it.
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Toriyama scores with a spinning back kick!
Souza misses with a body kick.
Toriyama thinks about the counter body kick.
Toriyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Souza checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toriyama is trying to counter with his kicks.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Toriyama pushes him off.
Toriyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toriyama looks to land a body kick but Souza moved away.
Toriyama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Souza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toriyama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Toriyama pushes him off.
Toriyama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Toriyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toriyama is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Toriyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Souza checks it.
An inside leg kick from Toriyama misses.
Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toriyama is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Toriyama.
A leg kick checked by Souza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama checks a leg kick.
Souza looks to land a body kick but Toriyama moved away.
Toriyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Toriyama is looking to chop away at Souza's legs.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Toriyama throws a leg kick which misses Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as Souza tries to avoid it.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesliah Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toriyama 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 Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toriyama rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza has Toriyama pressed against the cage, preventing Toriyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama moves into the clinch.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toriyama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Toriyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toriyama 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Toriyama!
Taiga Toriyama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhard Heydrich (ranked 7823 p4p, 631 weight class) and Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 23637 p4p, 673 weight class). Heydrich comes to the cage accompanied by The Blonde Beast. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gustav Rinaldi enters the cage!
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205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Heydrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heydrich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rinaldi on the side of the head.
Rinaldi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heydrich with a hook.
Heydrich scores with a body shot.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Heydrich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heydrich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rinaldi seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Heydrich shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rinaldi is backing up but Heydrich catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rinaldi covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Heydrich Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Heydrich!
A very excited looking Reinhard Heydrich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 5130 p4p, 455 weight class) and William Scout (ranked 5595 p4p, 480 weight class). Billy Batts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Scout's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Scout!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Batts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Batts has managed to clinch.
Batts avoiding damage as Scout throws knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scout has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scout throws an elbow but it misses.
Batts leaning against his opponent.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts moves into the clinch successfully.
Batts is pushing Scout up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Batts is pushing Scout up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts stalling.
Scout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scout is trying to force a seperation but Batts has the dominant position.
Batts stalling the fight.
Scout throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Batts blocks it with crossed arms.
Scout tries to throw a body punch but Batts avoids it by throwing Scout back against the cage.
Batts slows down the pace here.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Scout tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batts defends well and Scout ends up having to push Batts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scout swinging wildly here.
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts just leaning against Scout, taking a breather.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scout gets tackled into the cage by Batts. Batts maintains the clinch.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Batts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Batts lands an elbow just above Scout 's eye.
It looks like William Scout has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batts breaks the clinch.
A combination from Scout does no damage.
Batts clinches up against the cage.
Batts stalls.
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts rushes Scout and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scout lands a right hand.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts darts in and clinches Scout up against the cage.
Batts is struggling to control the position.
Batts's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Scout clinches up against the cage.
Batts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batts manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts drives through and clinches with Scout against the cage.
Batts manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batts manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Batts for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Scout with that takedown attempt.
Batts forces Scout back against the cage and clinches.
Batts lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Batts's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Scout's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scout throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely.
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billy Batts is winning the standup battle so far.
Scout moves into range and clinches up with Batts.
Batts slowing the pace effectively.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scout moves into range and clinches up with Batts.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batts stalling in the clinch.
Scout lands a right hand.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billy Batts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batts blocks a body shot from Scout.
Batts stalling.
Batts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scout can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Batts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scout breaks the clinch.
Batts moves into the clinch successfully.
Batts lands a damaging elbow.
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts moves into the clinch.
Scout is looking to control Batts's arms but Batts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scout has his back to the cage.
Batts stalls.
Scout tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batts's elbow.
Scout misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts has managed to clinch.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Batts instigates a clinch.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts forces Scout back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batts takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Scout wants to break free but Batts has control.
Scout working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Batts lands a hook that snaps the head of Scout backwards.
Scout tries to circle away but Batts has him pinned against the cage.
Scout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batts.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Batts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scout stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts stalling the fight.
Batts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scout is trying to push Batts away but Batts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scout lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts gets a clinch.
Scout works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scout clinches.
Scout is trying to push Batts away but Batts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts clinches up against the cage.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scout wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batts has him pressed against the cage.
Scout is trying to force a seperation but Batts has the dominant position.
Scout misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Scout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Batts is stalling here.
Scout misses with a knee strike.
Batts gets through Scout's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts pushes Scout up against the cage in a clinch.
Scout misses with a body punch.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scout shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scout showed some decent athleticism there.
Batts is trying to stand up here but Scout is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Scout's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Batts moves into the clinch.
Scout has a couple of punches blocked by Batts.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts moves into the clinch successfully.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Scout tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batts defends well and Scout ends up having to push Batts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batts rushes Scout and presses him up against the cage.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Scout rushes Batts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Scout looks for a takedown but Batts sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Scout does no damage.
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Batts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts instigates a clinch.
Batts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts clinches up against the cage.
Batts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scout is trying to break free.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scout, pushing him back against the cage.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts rushes Scout and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Scout does no damage.
Scout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batts tries to counter by clinching up but Scout breaks away and moves out of range.
Batts closes the distance and pushes Scout back into the cage.
Batts leaning his opponent against the cage.
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Scout fails to land.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batts content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scout is trying to push Batts away but Batts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batts looking to stall.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts clinches up against the cage.
Batts is stalling here.
Scout is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts rushes Scout and presses him up against the cage.
Batts is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scout is keeping busy.
Batts avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Batts.
Scout clinches.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts moves into the clinch successfully.
Batts keeps control of Scout as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scout landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts instigates a clinch.
Batts effectively controlling the action here.
Batts wants to stall.
Scout fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Billy Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Scout.
Batts taking a breather.
Batts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Batts has Scout pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Batts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scout is defended easily by Batts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
William Scout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Batts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scout lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Batts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Batts!
Billy Batts looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '
Now,go home an get your shinebox!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Van Der Woodsen (ranked 2988 p4p, 327 weight class) and Niudu Kakka (ranked 3391 p4p, 363 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Van Der Woodsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kakka scores with a one two! Van Der Woodsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kakka throws a shot to the body.
Van Der Woodsen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kakka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Der Woodsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kakka working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakka is staying tight to Van Der Woodsen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kakka working the head with strikes.
Kakka scoring with punches and elbows.
Kakka lands a strong strike to the head of Van Der Woodsen. That's dazed him! Kakka looking to finish here. Van Der Woodsen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kakka lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niudu Kakka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Borrego (ranked 2729 p4p, 280 weight class) and Sylvain Rochette (ranked 2389 p4p, 246 weight class). Borrego's entrance music is Amongst the greats -by FRANK ZAPPA. A fine choice. Sylvain Rochette has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Borrego's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Borrego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvain Rochette!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochette tries a head kick but it misses.
Rochette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rochette misses with a looping right.
Borrego cracks Rochette with a good jab.
Borrego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borrego scores with a jab.
We've been told by Borrego's head coaches at NHB ACADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Borrego missing with a left hand there. Rochette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rochette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rochette throws a punch but it's blocked by Borrego.
Borrego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rochette gets through Borrego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
Borrego throws a punch but it's blocked by Rochette.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Rochette working aggressively here.
Borrego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rochette backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochette swings wildly with an uppercut but Borrego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rochette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochette misses with the head strike.
Rochette misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Borrego as the two fighters clinch.
Rochette breaks the clinch.
Rochette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rochette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rochette is looking to clinch.
Rochette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rochette moves out of range as Borrego strikes.
Rochette throws a head kick that misses.
Borrego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rochette moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Borrego misses the target.
Rochette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Rochette.
Rochette moves out of range as Borrego strikes.
Rochette shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rochette misses with a shot to the body
and Borrego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borrego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rochette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rochette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rochette scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borrego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borrego effectively controlling the action here.
Rochette prevents a body shot from Borrego.
Borrego scores with a shoulder strike.
Borrego breaks from the clinch.
Rochette ducks under a wild hook from Borrego.
Rochette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borrego keeps the fight on the outside.
Borrego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rochette throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Borrego missing with a left hand there. Rochette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Rochette releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rochette throws an off balance right hand
and Borrego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borrego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rochette.
Rochette wants to counter with a clinch but Borrego pushes him away.
Borrego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rochette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borrego.
Rochette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borrego throws a body shot but no joy.
Borrego walks into a stiff left hand from Rochette.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrego throws a lazy right hand but Rochette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borrego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rochette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rochette misses its intended target.
Borrego gets a clinch.
Borrego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochette blocks a body shot from Borrego.
Rochette has a couple of punches blocked by Borrego.
Borrego blocking some punches.
Borrego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borrego throws a punch but it's blocked by Rochette.
Borrego can't find room to land a body shot as Rochette controls the action.
Borrego blocking some punches.
Borrego throws a head punch that misses.
Borrego breaks from the clinch.
Borrego misses with a straight right.
Rochette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rochette jabs Borrego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rochette drops Borrego with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Borrego looks back up at him and smiles so Rochette waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Mark Borrego has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Borrego scores with the left hand. Rochette knows he should have avoided that one.
Borrego jabs at Rochette's body.
Rochette cracks Borrego with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Borrego looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rochette finish him?
Borrego is rocked!
Rochette lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Borrego crumples to the floor! Rochette milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sylvain Rochette!
In defeat, Mark Borrego stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM my own worst enemy I drank way too much right before the fight.....drunken boxing didn't work...im off to AA.... '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 1377 p4p, 70 weight class) and Eta Knox (ranked 2231 p4p, 115 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by La Marseillaise. Knox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Dallas | Runnin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eta Knox!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A big right from Joe misses.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Knox lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Joe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Joe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Joe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
An attempted straight right counter from Joe misses the target.
Joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joe tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
Joe misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Joe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox blocks a body shot from Joe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Joe prevents a body shot from Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Joe on the inside.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joe or not.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Joe.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe stalling the fight.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Joe misses.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
A swing and a miss from Joe.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Joe pushes him away.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Joe misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Joe misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Joe misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.
Eta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joe moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Joe slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Joe misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joe, as that shot connected.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox is rocked!
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Joe counters with a huge left! Knox is in big trouble! He's backing up but Joe isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Knox from any more damage. A dominating finish by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe retains his bantamweight title!
Glass Joe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wale Ammond (ranked 1380 p4p, 164 weight class) and Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 1252 p4p, 148 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ammond might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad. Wale Ammond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wale Ammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ammond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagenknecht throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ammond was covering up waiting for the punch and Wagenknecht finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ammond controls Wagenknecht momentarily but Wagenknecht frees himself.
Wagenknecht is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Wagenknecht has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ammond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagenknecht defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wagenknecht jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wagenknecht forces his way into half guard.
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagenknecht pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Ammond is defending well.
Ammond manages to get to full guard.
Ammond is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
Ammond looking to control.
Wagenknecht is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a leg! Ammond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ammond manages to kick Wagenknecht off! Wagenknecht jumps back into Ammond's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wagenknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wagenknecht preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Ammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagenknecht thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wagenknecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ammond is keeping the position for now.
Wagenknecht stands and throws Ammond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wagenknecht thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ammond tries to bench press Wagenknecht off him but Wagenknecht keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position but Ammond is working away.
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wagenknecht working away.
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Ammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagenknecht has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wagenknecht looking for a guillotine from mount but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagenknecht has a good base and remains in mount.
Ammond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wagenknecht.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond regains half guard.
Ammond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Wagenknecht from controlling successfully.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
Wagenknecht passes Ammond's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagenknecht pulls his head out easily.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagenknecht seems to be looking for submissions.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ammond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ammond is trying to maintain the position but Wagenknecht is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wagenknecht dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wagenknecht manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ammond on his heels. He'll look to pass Ammond's guard now, I'm sure.
Wagenknecht wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Wagenknecht keeps moving.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Ammond throwing strikes from guard but Wagenknecht blocks nicely.
Wagenknecht is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wagenknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronald Wagenknecht has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond is posturing up here but Wagenknecht has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ammond tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ammond has to tap! Slick submission there by Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Wagenknecht!
A relieved looking Ronald Wagenknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Wale Ammond spoke after the fight, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 727 p4p, 94 weight class) and Reiner Brawn (ranked 4921 p4p, 509 weight class). Slaughter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden. Reiner Brawn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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199 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reiner Brawn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawn's elbow.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Brawn blocks it.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brawn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slaughter is defending well.
Slaughter is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slaughter works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
Brawn looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Slaughter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaughter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Brawn controls the action.
Slaughter gets through Brawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Brawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brawn blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
We've been hearing reports that Slaughter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slaughter digs a right hand into Brawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawn's gas tank.
Slaughter pushes Brawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Slaughter holds him up against the cage and eventually Brawn drops back down to his feet.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reiner Brawn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Slaughter is struggling to control the position.
Brawn's coach down at Spartans Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brawn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawn's elbow.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Brawn blocks it.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Brawn blocks it.
Brawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Brawn avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaughter prevents the takedown attempt.
Slaughter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawn's elbow.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Slaughter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brawn prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Brawn avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
Slaughter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Slaughter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slaughter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaughter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Brawn blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Brawn avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slaughter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawn's elbow.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slaughter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawn moves away.
Brawn looks to land a combination but Slaughter avoids it well.
Slaughter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brawn can't get the takedown.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Brawn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slaughter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slaughter scores with a shot to the side of Brawn's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Slaughter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reiner Brawn.
Brawn is breathing heavily.
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawn can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter gets through Brawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
It looks like Reiner Brawn has been cut.
Brawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to work over Brawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brawn is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Brawn is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
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!
Slaughter throws a big uppercut that drops Brawn! More strikes from Slaughter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brawn lies dazed against the cage as Slaughter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Slaughter 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Granger (ranked 589 p4p, 70 weight class) and Benny Alison (ranked 1287 p4p, 144 weight class). Granger's entrance music is Primal Concrete Sledge. A fine choice. Alison has chosen The Greatest (I am) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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237 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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273 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Granger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Granger.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alison counters with a right hand to the body.
Alison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Granger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alison. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger throws a series of punches but Alison moves out of range.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Alison counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Alison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Alison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alison slips a jab from Granger.
Alison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger throws a body punch but Alison moves out of range.
Alison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger looks to throw a body kick
and Alison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Alison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Alison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger misses with a leg kick
and Alison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alison.
Granger misses with a double jab.
Alison connects with the punch.
Alison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Granger duly obliges.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alison finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Granger scores with a jab. Alison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alison looks to land a combination but Granger avoids it well.
Granger throws the left hand but Alison avoids the punch easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alison manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Granger's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws a one two combo.
Alison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alison blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alison takes one to the chin there.
Alison ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Alison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Alison misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Alison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Alison does no damage.
Granger wants to slow Alison down by chopping away at his legs.
Alison misses the jab.
No joy there for Alison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger throws a right and a left that Alison avoids nicely.
Alison with the counter takedown but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Alison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger lands with a hook. Alison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Alison's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Granger as he connects with a hook.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Alison throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Alison.
A countering left hand to the body from Alison misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alison slips a straight right by Granger.
Alison misses the shot to the body.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alison scores with a jab to the head.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alison to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger with a nice cross.
Granger misses with a combination
and Alison counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank Granger's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Alison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger throws a right hand that Alison ducks under and follows up with a left that Alison also avoids with ease.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Alison counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected.
Alison throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Alison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
Granger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger with a jab.
Alison throws out a powerful jab.
Granger lands a glancing blow to the side of Alison's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Alison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Granger.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger lands a lovely overhand right.
Alison slips a jab from Granger.
Granger throws a series of punches but Alison moves out of range.
It seemed like Alison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger throws a right hand that Alison ducks under and follows up with a left that Alison also avoids with ease.
Alison slips under a jab from Granger.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Alison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Granger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alison moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Alison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Alison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alison throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alison counters with a left to the body.
Alison throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Granger tumbling to the canvas!
Alison is fighting to break Granger's control of his arms but Granger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Granger trying to keep a closed guard but Alison is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alison wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
Granger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Granger trying to control the position here.
Granger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alison on the side of the head.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Alison with an uppercut!
Alison misses with an uppercut.
Granger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alison! But no joy.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Alison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Alison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alison takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab from Alison.
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alison dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Alison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alison looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Alison lands.
Good shot there by Granger.
Granger misses with the combination.
Alison feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Granger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alison.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Alison counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alison. Alison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alison blocks a head kick by Granger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Granger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Alison does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alison! But no joy.
Granger avoids the body shot from Alison.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Granger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alison's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a hook but Alison blocks it.
Granger staying out of range there.
Alison just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Alison counters with a big uppercut that knocks Granger off his feet! Alison dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alison is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Granger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Granger is not content to let Alison control the position.
Alison has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alison counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Alison off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alison. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger misses with a leg kick
and Alison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Granger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alison.
Alison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Granger defends it well.
Alison slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Alison's head but Alison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alison swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alison is out of range.
Alison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alison steps into range and cracks Granger with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Granger flops backwards and Alison dives into his guard looking to finish!
Granger is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh Granger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger keeping moving, preventing Alison from controlling successfully.
Alison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alison postures up and lands a big shot to Granger's brow.
Alison looking to pass the guard.
Granger seems to have got his legs back now.
Granger 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.
Alison trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alison stopping the sweep attempt from Granger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Alison really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Alison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook
and Alison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Alison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Alison misses with a straight left.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Alison moves away and avoids it.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
enabling Alison to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Alison counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Alison!
Benny Alison is the new heavyweight champion!
Benny Alison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.
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