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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 2912 p4p, 324 weight class) and John Blitz (ranked 3762 p4p, 395 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Blitz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blitz.
Blitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Blitz's head but Blitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blitz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Blitz is now in Smith's guard.
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blitz swinging wildly here.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blitz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Blitz.
Smith avoids the head kick by Blitz.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Blitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Blitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blitz trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Blitz keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blitz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blitz is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Blitz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Smith! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Blitz has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Smith!
A victorious Frank Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Cahill (ranked 1904 p4p, 214 weight class) and Krom Kong (ranked 3557 p4p, 368 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Krom Kong was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Cahill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krom Kong!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong works Cahill's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Cahill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cahill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cahill.
Kong slips under a jab from Cahill.
Cahill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cahill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cahill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cahill moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Cahill misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cahill throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahill throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong moves away from the strike by Cahill.
Cahill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Kong tries to move into range but Cahill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cahill throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cahill throws a series of punches but Kong moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill misses with a wild combination.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cahill.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cahill misses the target.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Kong is rocked!
Cahill cracks Kong's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kong slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cahill can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Cahill!
Krom Kong was interviewed post fight and said 'U were to good tonite'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Azaryan (ranked 2010 p4p, 223 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 2081 p4p, 230 weight class). Azaryan comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious BIG - Mo Money Mo Problems. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Azaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azaryan throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen throws a leg kick but Azaryan checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Azaryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Queen's knee momentarily.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Queen misses
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen thumps Azaryan with a low kick.
Queen throws a leg kick but Azaryan moved away.
Azaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Queen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azaryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Queen tenderised Azaryan's leg. Azaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Azaryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen throws a right hand that Azaryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Azaryan also avoids with ease.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Azaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Azaryan backs off Queen throws a huge counter combo but Azaryan manages to avoid it all.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Azaryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azaryan feints and then cracks Queen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Queen down.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Azaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azaryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Azaryan coming out on top.
Azaryan tried to score with a low kick but Queen checks it.
Azaryan slips under a jab from Queen.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
Queen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Azaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Queen to score with a decent uppercut.
Azaryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azaryan throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azaryan if he has to take too many more of those.
Azaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azaryan defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Azaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Azaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Azaryan misses with a head kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Azaryan is looking to counter punch.
Queen with a jab.
Azaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azaryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Queen throws the left hand but Azaryan avoids the punch easily.
Azaryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Azaryan is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Queen.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen 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.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Azaryan scores with the left hand. Queen knows he should have avoided that one.
Queen with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.
A punch combination from Azaryan misses.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Azaryan's knee but Azaryan avoids it well.
Azaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen tests Azaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen takes one on the button.
Azaryan misses with a two punch combination.
Queen feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Azaryan misses its intended target.
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Azaryan saw that one coming.
Azaryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Azaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Queen lands a body shot.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Azaryan misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a good low kick that Azaryan was not able to check.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Azaryan's shoulder, as Azaryan tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Azaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Queen.
Azaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Queen.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azaryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Azaryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azaryan. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Azaryan as he checks the leg kick.
Azaryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen scoring well with a low kick there.
Azaryan throws a head kick that misses
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Azaryan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Azaryan lands a really nice looking cross but Queen seems unphased.
Azaryan misses with a body shot
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen throws a hook but Azaryan blocks it.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Queen.
Queen throws a head kick but Azaryan moves out of range.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Azaryan moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Azaryan cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen scores with a head kick. Azaryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Queen circles away quickly and effectively.
Azaryan cracks Queen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azaryan.
Azaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azaryan is looking to counter punch.
Azaryan cracks the inside of Queen's front leg.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Queen misses with a body shot
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Azaryan missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen flicks out a counter leg kick but Azaryan steps away.
A jab lands there for Azaryan.
Queen throws the left hand but Azaryan avoids the punch easily.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Azaryan.
Azaryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Azaryan throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Azaryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Queen cracks Azaryan with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azaryan throws out a powerful jab.
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Queen misses.
Queen defending well as Azaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Queen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azaryan.
Queen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azaryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Queen throws a jab when Azaryan was well out of range.
Azaryan misses with a looping right.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azaryan has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a leg kick but Azaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azaryan throws a big counter combination but Queen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Azaryan cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Queen throws a body kick that misses
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan misses with a looping right.
Azaryan blocks a head kick by Queen.
Azaryan throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Azaryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Queen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azaryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Queen tests Azaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen feints and then cracks Azaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azaryan down.
Azaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Artur Azaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Azaryan is out of range.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azaryan.
Azaryan throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Azaryan throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Azaryan lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azaryan throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Queen.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Azaryan is out of range.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azaryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Queen works Azaryan's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artur Azaryan.
Well Queen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
Oliver Queen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
Artur Azaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm fed up of this promotion giving me unfair fights. I just fought a guy 50lbs heavier than me. I won't turn down a fight but if you book a damn card, maybe take this in to consideration. I shouldn't have to do your job for you!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 2752 p4p, 337 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 3141 p4p, 369 weight class). Pencil comes to the cage accompanied by Full Retard. James Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel looks to throw the jab but Pencil is out of range.
Pencil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pencil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pencil misses with a looping right.
Pencil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil misses with a looping left.
Pencil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
A frustrated look appears on Pencil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pencil backwards.
Pencil blocks a body shot from Steel.
Pencil prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pencil has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel wants to control from the top but Pencil keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel stands and throws Pencil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Pencil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pencil is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel controls the position from side control.
Steel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pencil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel trying to control the position but Pencil is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pencil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pencil is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Steel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Pencil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pencil prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pencil is defending well.
Pencil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pencil is trying to push Steel away but Steel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pencil tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Steel can't get the takedown.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Steel thuds his right hand into Pencil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pencil is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Pencil circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Pencil lands with an overhand left.
Pencil loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pencil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pencil circles away.
Pencil tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Pencil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Pencil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel catches Pencil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Pencil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pencil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel misses with a body punch
and Pencil counters with a nice uppercut.
Pencil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel cracks Pencil with a good jab.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a hook but Pencil avoids it easily.
Pencil throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Pencil does it's job there.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pencil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pencil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pencil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pencil throws a low kick, looking for Steel's leg but Steel calmly moves out of range.
Pencil ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
James Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel drives through with a takedown into Pencil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pencil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Steel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get an arm triangle but Pencil is defending well.
Steel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Steel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pencil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wooden Pencil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Steel.
Pencil misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pencil. Pencil obviously looking to wear him down.
Pencil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Pencil is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Pencil in a clinch.
Pencil has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Steel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pencil prevents it.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pencil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Pencil is trying to break free.
Steel is working Pencil over against the cage.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pencil slips a jab from Steel.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel shoots in for a double leg but Pencil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pencil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pencil.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel looks for a takedown but Pencil sprawls well.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
so Pencil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pencil defends well.
Steel is trying to keep Pencil in close.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pencil puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel is trying to control the position but Pencil postures up.
Pencil tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom.
Steel has his foot on Pencil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencil works his way back into a safe position though.
Pencil wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pencil stands and steps away. Steel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pencil, pushing him back against the cage.
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Steel.
Well Steel 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Steel!
James Steel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Salieri (ranked 1953 p4p, 230 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 1537 p4p, 194 weight class). Salieri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
162 lbs
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164 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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Salieri misses.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Salieri misses with a looping right.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salieri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White pushes Salieri off and gets back to his feet.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salieri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salieri lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White lands with an overhand left.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Salieri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White tries a quick counter leg kick but Salieri is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Salieri counters with a left to the body.
Salieri misses with a looping left.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salieri tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White cracks the inside of Salieri's front leg.
Salieri closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Salieri pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salieri blocks a leg kick.
Salieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salieri misses with a looping left.
White misses the jab.
Salieri checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Salieri moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Salieri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Salieri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salieri postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salieri is controlling him.
Salieri wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Salieri postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Salieri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salieri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White thows a leg kick but Salieri checks it
and Salieri counters with a nice body shot.
White takes one to the chin there.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salieri.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salieri is looking for a counter combo.
Salieri slips a straight right by White.
White lands with a hook. Salieri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Salieri.
White slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
White thuds his right hand into Salieri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Salieri avoids the body shot from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salieri misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salieri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Salieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Salieri throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
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.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salieri lands a nice short elbow.
Salieri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salieri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Antonio Salieri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salieri wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White is looking to escape.
Salieri thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salieri throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Salieri throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
Salieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salieri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Salieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Salieri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Salieri with a hook.
White scores with a three punch combo!
Salieri throws a hook but White blocks it.
White misses with a straight right.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Salieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salieri dodges the punch combination from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
Salieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Salieri.
Salieri needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White misses with a head kick.
Salieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salieri connects with a crisp jab.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Salieri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Salieri looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Salieri takes one to the chin there.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Salieri moves out of range easily.
Freddy White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Salieri misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a slapping leg kick.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White throws out a counter right but Salieri avoids it with no problem.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Salieri with a jab.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
Salieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Salieri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. White really felt that one!
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throws a counter combo.
Antonio Salieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Salieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salieri throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White throws the left hand but Salieri avoids the punch easily.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White misses the shot to the body.
White throws a low kick but Salieri avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salieri.
Salieri looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Salieri throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri misses with a body shot.
White throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily.
Salieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White connects with a crisp jab.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Salieri misses the jab.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Freddy White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Salieri drives through with a takedown into guard.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri chips away with some ground and pound.
White keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salieri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
White wriggles free and stands up.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salieri is out of range.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges.
Salieri throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a leg kick.
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salieri with a nice cross.
Salieri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salieri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salieri connects with a single shot there.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salieri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Salieri!
A victorious Antonio Salieri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Freddy White was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Harden (ranked 728 p4p, 98 weight class) and TJ Guillard (ranked 2131 p4p, 274 weight class). Guillard has chosen Duran Duran-White Lines as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Harden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
185 lbs
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26
198 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Guillard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harden tests Guillard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harden lands a lovely overhand right.
Guillard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harden tries to avoid it but Guillard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harden to the ground. Harden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guillard tries to clinch but Harden moves out of range.
Harden lands a big head kick that sends Guillard tumbling to the mat! Harden takes a step backwards and waves Guillard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Guillard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guillard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harden counters with a right hand from hell and Guillard is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Harden!
TJ Guillard was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch next week. I ain't no punk...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 3960 p4p, 400 weight class) and Franky Stanky (ranked 1342 p4p, 153 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Borys Mankowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franky Stanky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stanky to keep the fight standing.
Stanky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanky drives through and clinches with Mankowski against the cage.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Stanky holds him up against the cage and eventually Mankowski drops back down to his feet.
Stanky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky wants to clinch up but Mankowski keeps it at a distance.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stanky moves into range and clinches up with Mankowski.
Stanky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanky tries to clinch up.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stanky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mankowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanky is looking to clinch but Mankowski is avoiding it.
Mankowski shoots for a takedown but Stanky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanky gets a clinch.
Stanky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mankowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanky.
Stanky moves into the clinch.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Stanky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stanky breaks from the clinch.
Stanky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Stanky won't allow it.
Mankowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mankowski successfully pulls guard.
Mankowski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stanky throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mankowski's body to avoid the submission. Mankowski has instead reached around Stanky's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mankowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 274 p4p, 33 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1205 p4p, 122 weight class). Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm a soldier - Tupac. Tyaf Daeland Puno has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyaf Daeland Puno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beltran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puno.
Beltran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beltran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puno's guard.
Puno looking to control.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beltran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beltran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltran has wrist control.
Puno advances to half guard.
Puno is looking to pass Beltran's guard but actually Beltran recovers to full guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Beltran is retaining full guard.
Puno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno postures up in Beltran's guard and throws a big left but Beltran blocks it.
Puno trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beltran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltran has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beltran's head.
Puno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno won't allow Beltran to get back to his feet.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltran pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno throws a series of strikes and Beltran wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Puno with a couple of short strikes.
Puno looking to finish with strikes here!
Beltran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Puno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Beltran tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyaf Daeland Puno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno scores with a hook.
Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beltran defends well and Puno ends up having to push Beltran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beltran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puno misses with a two punch combination.
Puno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beltran to the ground. Puno is now in Beltran's guard.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Beltran has Puno pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beltran manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beltran sneaks out the side door and pushes Puno away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tyaf Daeland Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Beltran. Those never looked like landing.
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Beltran is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Beltran's guard.
Puno throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beltran won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Beltran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puno's guard.
Beltran passes Puno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyaf Daeland Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puno wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Beltran has control of the leg.
Puno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beltran.
Beltran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puno.
Beltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beltran stands up and waves to Puno to follow him.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Tyaf Daeland Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Beltran as Puno shoots in.
Puno tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran tries to clinch up.
Puno cracks Beltran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beltran moves out of range of the strikes.
Beltran takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Beltran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno lands an uppercut.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Beltran wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Beltran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
Beltran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puno lands with a hook. Beltran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beltran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Puno.
Puno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Puno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beltran sprawls well initially but Puno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puno working over Beltran with some ground and pound. Beltran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran trying to control here.
Beltran is still in real trouble! Can Puno finish him?
Beltran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Puno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beltran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno wants to control but Beltran is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyaf Daeland Puno dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beltran fails to land the takedown.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran takes one to the side of the head.
Puno tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beltran on the side of the head.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beltran's head backwards.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Puno tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt 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!
Beltran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Beltran. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beltran.
Beltran throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puno as he jumps to the side.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puno scores with the left hand. Beltran knows he should have avoided that one.
Puno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beltran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beltran is trying to stand up here but Puno is controlling him well.
Puno winds up and cracks Beltran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking to improve his position.
Beltran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno is working Beltran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Beltran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Beltran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard.
Puno stands up over Beltran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltran has wrist control.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Beltran wants to stand and escape but Puno is having none of it.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno lands a couple of digs.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puno throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Puno controls Beltran momentarily but Beltran frees himself.
Puno has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.
Beltran lands a couple of elbows.
Puno wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Puno working a defensive guard here.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyaf Daeland Puno clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Puno sizes up Beltran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beltran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beltran sprawls and moves away.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Beltran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltran as he avoids it easily.
Beltran throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beltran has time to react.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beltran to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Puno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puno advances to mount.
Beltran avoids a series of strikes thrown by Puno.
Puno misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puno misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puno cracks Beltran with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyaf Daeland Puno!
Tyaf Daeland Puno retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 369 p4p, 49 weight class) and Severo Del Bosque (ranked 3233 p4p, 355 weight class). Qasi comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Del Bosque has chosen Mimosa - Drippin as his entrance music. Azar Qasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 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
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qasi scores with a jab to the body.
Del Bosque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Bosque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Bosque. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Qasi misses the target.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Bosque throws the kick towards the body but Qasi avoids it.
Del Bosque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qasi.
Del Bosque throws out a counter right but Qasi avoids it with no problem.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque scores with a jab. Qasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
Del Bosque unleashes a big counter combination but Qasi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends Del Bosque's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Qasi lands an overhand right.
Qasi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Del Bosque connects with an inside leg kick.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Bosque blocks a jab.
Qasi closes the distance and clinches up with Del Bosque, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes Del Bosque against the cage but Del Bosque circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick that is checked
and Qasi counters with a good low kick that Del Bosque was not able to check.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Bosque takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi moves out of range as Del Bosque strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws a nice inside leg kick.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Qasi moved away.
Del Bosque tries to land a leg kick but Qasi saw it coming and moves away.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Bosque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Del Bosque throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Del Bosque avoids them all with ease.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi avoids a kick to the body.
Del Bosque moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
Del Bosque now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Qasi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Qasi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Qasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Del Bosque lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Bosque slips a jab from Qasi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi is looking to score with low kicks.
Qasi throws a leg kick
and Del Bosque counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi scores with the left hand. Del Bosque knows he should have avoided that one.
Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Del Bosque lands a head shot.
Qasi lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Bosque.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qasi takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Qasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Del Bosque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Bosque moves away.
Del Bosque scores with a leg kick.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Bosque crunches a lovely knee into Qasi's ribcage.
Del Bosque blocks an uppercut.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
Del Bosque is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Qasi is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque prevents a body shot from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Qasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Bosque blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque blocks a body shot from Qasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Bosque breaks the clinch.
Qasi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Qasi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Del Bosque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Bosque moves away.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but Qasi moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Qasi is looking to counter punch.
Del Bosque comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Qasi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Del Bosque jabs at Qasi's body.
Qasi checks a leg kick.
Qasi forces Del Bosque back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Bosque lands with a right to the head.
Del Bosque misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Bosque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Bosque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Bosque's guard.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Del Bosque keeps moving.
Qasi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Del Bosque keeps moving.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Del Bosque is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Del Bosque keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Qasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Del Bosque is looking to get back to is feet but Qasi passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi trying to control the position but Del Bosque is working away.
Qasi prevents Del Bosque from escaping the position.
Del Bosque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Qasi trying to control the pace.
Del Bosque gets back to full guard.
Del Bosque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Qasi controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Del Bosque takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Del Bosque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Qasi misses.
Del Bosque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Qasi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Del Bosque - the referee stops the clock and Qasi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Del Bosque. Qasi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Del Bosque misses with a hook
and Qasi counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Bosque moves away.
Del Bosque tries to score with a low kick but Qasi moves his leg out of the way.
Qasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Qasi swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the side of Qasi's head but Qasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Del Bosque. Beautiful body shot.
Qasi digs a good body shot into Del Bosque's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qasi. That's going to slow Del Bosque down.
Qasi is looking to slow Del Bosque down with leg kicks.
Qasi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Qasi throws a jab when Del Bosque was well out of range.
Qasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that misses.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi slips a straight right by Del Bosque.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that Qasi sees coming a mile off.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but Qasi moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Del Bosque tests Qasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Bosque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qasi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Del Bosque doesn't seem bothered though.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crunch! Del Bosque slams his shin into Qasi's torso.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Bosque counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Qasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
and Qasi counters with a left to the body.
Del Bosque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Qasi counters with a good low kick that Del Bosque was not able to check.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi backing away here, and Del Bosque unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Del Bosque. Qasi shrugs it off though.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Qasi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Qasi cracks Del Bosque with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Qasi takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Qasi has Del Bosque up against the cage in a clinch.
Qasi misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Del Bosque lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qasi backwards.
Del Bosque lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qasi backwards.
Del Bosque stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque lands an elbow that stopped Qasi in his tracks for a moment.
Del Bosque lands a right hand.
Del Bosque manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque is looking to chop away at Qasi's legs.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Del Bosque lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Qasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that misses.
Del Bosque throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severo Del Bosque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Del Bosque winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque!
An out of breath Severo Del Bosque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 614 p4p, 79 weight class) and Hocka Loogie (ranked 1623 p4p, 188 weight class). Loogie has chosen Spit It Out as his entrance music. Hocka Loogie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hocka Loogie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Loogie was covering up waiting for the punch and Matusov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matusov is standing up over Loogie. Loogie looks to escape but Matusov dives into side control.
Matusov tries for a kimura but Loogie is defending well.
Matusov trying to control the action but Loogie is working from the bottom.
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Loogie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matusov controlling the pace for now.
Loogie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matusov looking to secure an arm triangle but Loogie defends it well.
Matusov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov works his way to his opponent's back.
A lull in the action here.
Matusov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Loogie won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Matusov off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!
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