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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Mondariz (ranked 2821 p4p, 125 weight class) and Cole Watts (ranked 6490 p4p, 236 weight class). Watts has chosen Shook Ones - By: Mobb Deep as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezequiel Mondariz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Watts!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondariz walks into a straight right hand from Watts.
Mondariz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watts on the side of the head.
Mondariz throws a push kick but Watts slaps the foot to one side.
Mondariz cracks Watts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mondariz walks into a left hand.
Watts throws an overhand right that lands on Mondariz's shoulder, as Mondariz tries to avoid the shot.
Watts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watts throws a jab when Mondariz was well out of range.
And Mondariz counters with a quick kick to the body but Watts blocks it.
Mondariz throws a wild body kick that Watts sees coming a mile off.
Watts gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watts is trying for a kimura here. Mondariz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Watts wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Watts!
A very excited looking Cole Watts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Polyanskiy (ranked 3852 p4p, 398 weight class) and Sampson Shain (ranked 3674 p4p, 385 weight class). Polyanskiy comes to the cage accompanied by Oxxxymiron - Signs of life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Polyanskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shain stalks Polyanskiy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Polyanskiy's face. Polyanskiy staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Alex Polyanskiy has been cut.
Polyanskiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polyanskiy has closed the distance and engaged Shain in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Polyanskiy misses with some punches.
Polyanskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shain lands a left hand.
Polyanskiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Polyanskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polyanskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shain circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Polyanskiy drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Shain follows Polyanskiy to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Shain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 2772 p4p, 331 weight class) and Lee Grimrock (ranked 3022 p4p, 358 weight class). Locke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What Makes a Good Man. John Locke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Grimrock!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Grimrock misses.
Grimrock tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Locke eats them both and turns towards Grimrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimrock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
Grimrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimrock throws a right hand that misses
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke works over Grimrock's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke is looking to counter the offense by Grimrock and move into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimrock!
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimrock is looking to land body kicks.
Locke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grimrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimrock misses with a wild body shot.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimrock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Grimrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee Grimrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimrock. That did some damage!
Grimrock throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke takes one to the side of the head.
Grimrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body.
Grimrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Grimrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Locke missing with a left hand there. Grimrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimrock's coach down at Xtreme Foraging Sidelines was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grimrock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Grimrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimrock is just out of range.
Grimrock lands the left hand.
Locke blocks a head kick by Grimrock.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimrock!
Grimrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Locke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimrock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Locke rather than just go for the knockout.
Grimrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimrock.
A big left from Locke misses.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimrock.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimrock.
Good work by Locke as he checks the leg kick.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Grimrock manages to avoid it.
Grimrock throws a head kick that misses.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke throws a big counter combination but Grimrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grimrock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Locke defending well as Grimrock loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimrock misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Locke misses.
Grimrock thuds his shin into the meat of Locke's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimrock digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Grimrock misses with a head kick.
Grimrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Locke scores with a decent looking hook.
Locke throws out a powerful jab.
Grimrock cracks Locke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Grimrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
Grimrock walks into a left hand.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimrock has time to react.
Grimrock checks the leg kick.
Grimrock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Locke blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Grimrock's cut.
That's time! Locke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke misses with the combination.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Grimrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grimrock is rocked!
Locke feints a jab and as Grimrock dips his head, Locke unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Grimrock right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Grimrock falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Locke smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Locke!
John Locke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 3010 p4p, 133 weight class) and Higgs Boson (ranked 2670 p4p, 117 weight class). Chocolate's entrance music is Cookie Dance. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocolate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Boson misses with a head kick.
Boson tries for a takedown but Chocolate circles away easily
and Chocolate counters with a nice uppercut.
Chocolate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boson.
Boson tries to clinch there but Chocolate circles away.
Boson cracks the inside of Chocolate's front leg.
Chocolate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Higgs Boson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chocolate gets tackled into the cage by Boson. Boson maintains the clinch.
Chocolate stalling in the clinch.
Boson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chocolate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chocolate has him pressed against the cage.
Chocolate managing to block the knees to the body from Boson.
Boson wants to take the fight to the mat but Chocolate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chip Chocolate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Higgs Boson.
Chocolate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chocolate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Chocolate goes for a takedown attempt but Boson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chocolate counters with a straight right hand.
Boson misses with a head kick.
Boson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chocolate's guard.
Chocolate seems keen to control Boson's posture.
Boson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chocolate's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boson trying to pass the guard but Chocolate defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocolate is staying active underneath Boson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chocolate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boson is working away from the top position though.
Chocolate is positioning himself well to prevent Boson advancing to mount.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Boson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chocolate is refusing to be controlled, as Boson sits in half guard.
Chocolate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chocolate pulls Boson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boson wants to pass the guard but Chocolate is keeping the position.
Chocolate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chocolate pulls Boson in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Boson.
Chocolate avoids the head kick by Boson.
Boson with a hook.
Boson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chocolate.
Boson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Boson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chocolate misses with a straight left.
Chocolate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boson on the side of the head.
That has opened up Higgs Boson's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from Boson.
Chocolate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boson on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chocolate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chocolate checks a leg kick.
Boson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chocolate tries to stall but Boson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boson lands a right hand.
Chocolate digs a right hand into Boson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boson's gas tank.
Boson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chocolate.
Boson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Higgs Boson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Higgs Boson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chocolate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chocolate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boson moves out of range as Chocolate strikes.
Boson lands with a straight right. Chocolate didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Chocolate seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Chocolate blocks the low kick.
Chocolate closes the distance and clinches.
Boson looking for a takedown.
Chocolate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boson.
Boson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chocolate has a couple of punches blocked by Boson.
Chocolate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chocolate lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Chocolate is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boson tries to get to full guard but Chocolate has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chocolate slips a nice elbow through Boson's hands, connecting with Boson's forehead.
Boson is controlling Chocolate's trapped leg to prevent Chocolate from advancing to side control.
Chocolate slips a nice elbow through Boson's hands, connecting with Boson's forehead.
Higgs Boson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Higgs Boson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chip Chocolate!
A less than humble Chip Chocolate misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Higgs Boson had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 2081 p4p, 285 weight class) and Melchizedek Halo (ranked 1463 p4p, 208 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melchizedek Halo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Halo there.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
Halo lands a jab to Canoe's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo scores with a jab. Canoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick lands from Canoe.
Canoe throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Canoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halo's head.
A jab from Halo misses.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canoe.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe looking to score a takedown here. Halo is defending well but Canoe drives through and ends up in Halo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Canoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halo pulls Canoe in close to his closed guard and prevents Canoe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Canoe trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Canoe postures up in Halo's guard and throws a big left but Halo blocks it.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Canoe being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo scores with a hook to the body. Canoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo moves away from the strike by Canoe.
Halo fakes the leg kick and cracks Canoe in the body.
Halo tries to land a body kick
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Melchizedek Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo moves out of range of the leg kick from Canoe.
A jab from Halo finds it's way through Canoe's defenses.
Canoe lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe misses the jab.
Halo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Canoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo feints a counter leg kick.
Halo throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Halo with a jab.
Halo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Canoe.
Canoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Halo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canoe's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canoe has time to react.
Canoe checks a low kick from Halo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a leg kick but Canoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halo moves out of range as Canoe strikes.
Halo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canoe throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canoe throws a leg kick but Halo checks it.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Canoe.
Jab, jab by Halo - just one landing.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Canoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melchizedek Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Canoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Canoe's shoulder, as Canoe tries to avoid the shot.
Canoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe is looking to counter punch.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canoe checks a leg kick.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo misses with a body shot
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Halo finds it's way through Canoe's defenses.
Halo with a hook.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Canoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Halo staying out of range there.
Canoe throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo cracks Canoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Canoe staying out of range there.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Canoe feinted with a counter takedown.
Canoe 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.
Canoe jabs at Halo's body.
Canoe avoids the head kick by Halo.
Canoe throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halo connects with an inside leg kick.
Canoe throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Canoe cracks Halo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Canoe throws an off balance right hand
and Halo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canoe thinking.
Halo blocks a jab.
Halo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halo has time to react.
Canoe cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Halo with an uppercut!
Canoe slips a jab from Halo.
Canoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Canoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
It seemed like Halo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halo throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Halo.
Canoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canoe has time to react.
Canoe avoids the head kick by Halo.
Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canoe.
Canoe tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.
Canoe slips under a jab.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canoe blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a leg kick
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Halo misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely.
Canoe misses with a straight right.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
and Canoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo misses with a left hand
and Canoe counters with an outside leg kick.
Canoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Canoe 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.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
Canoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Halo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Halo counters with a thumping low kick.
Canoe connects with a jab.
Halo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Canoe slips under a jab.
Canoe throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canoe. That did some damage!
Halo feints and then cracks Canoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canoe down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo misses with a hook.
Canoe slips a straight right by Halo.
Canoe defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Canoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Canoe has a takedown stuffed.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canoe. That did some damage!
Halo clobbers Canoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halo looks to land a body kick but Canoe moved away.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy.
Canoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Canoe misses with a straight left.
Halo throws a lazy body kick
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Canoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halo.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Canoe moves out of range easily.
Canoe feints and as Halo raises his hands in defense, Canoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Canoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard.
Halo pushes Canoe off and gets back to his feet.
Halo misses with a hook to the body
and Canoe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halo's knee momentarily.
Canoe throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Canoe thumps Halo with a low kick.
Halo cracks the inside of Canoe's front leg.
A slow jab from Canoe misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halo momentarily.
A solid body kick from Halo.
Canoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo working a defensive guard but Canoe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Canoe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Canoe grinds an elbow into Halo's temple.
Canoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe working away.
Halo tries to bench press Canoe off him but Canoe keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Melchizedek Halo.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melchizedek Halo!
Melchizedek Halo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Starker (ranked 1519 p4p, 62 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 1543 p4p, 63 weight class). Starker comes into the arena with Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor blaring out of the sound system. Hussein Stahl will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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287 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starker rushes Stahl and presses him up against the cage.
Stahl wants a takedown.
Starker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stahl pulls guard.
Stahl looking for a guillotine here but Starker defends easily.
Starker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starker is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Starker pushes Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Starker avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
We've been informed that Stahl has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Starker blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Starker won't allow it.
Stahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stahl jumps guard but Starker stands there with Stahl around his waist. Stahl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Starker lands a damaging elbow.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Stahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stahl dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker lands an elbow that stopped Stahl in his tracks for a moment.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stahl throws an elbow that misses.
Starker lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Stahl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stahl is trying to work for a kimura but Starker is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl is working for a kimura but Starker is defending it quite comfortably.
Stahl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Starker defends it well.
Starker is trying to stand.
Stahl with the ground and pound but Starker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Starker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Starker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stahl lands a couple of digs.
Stahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Starker, who protects the arm well.
Starker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stahl is controlling him well.
Stahl tries to score with some ground and pound. Starker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Starker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stahl tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stahl has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stahl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stahl swings around for an armbar but Starker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stahl's guard.
Starker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stahl on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Starker stands up and waves to Stahl to follow him.
Stahl tries to keep at a distance but Starker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starker is pressed up against the cage. Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starker down to the mat. Starker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Stahl.
Stahl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Starker on the side of the head.
Starker instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Starker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stahl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker lands a right hand.
Stahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Stahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Starker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Starker gets through Stahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Starker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Stahl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Starker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Starker blocks an elbow strike from Stahl.
Stahl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Starker or not.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Stahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stahl lands an elbow inside that Starker shrugs off.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Stahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Stahl misses with a knee to the head.
Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starker.
Stahl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starker to keep the fight standing.
Starker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Starker.
Starker stops a takedown attempt from Stahl.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stahl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Starker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stahl is breathing heavily.
Stahl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Starker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Starker lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Starker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Stahl dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
A short right from Starker.
Starker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Stahl gets dropped by a huge elbow on the inside by Starker! He drops to his knees and Starker takes his back! This one might not last much longer!
Stahl is rocked!
That has opened up Hussein Stahl's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahl staying busy and making it hard for Starker to control.
Stahl is still in real trouble! Can Starker finish him?
Starker stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Starker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
Stahl seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Stahl fails to land.
Nice elbow from Starker.
Starker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stahl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starker to keep the fight standing.
Starker lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Starker pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Stahl! Starker unloads with more strikes and Stahl sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Starker!
Paul Starker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 1829 p4p, 229 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 2136 p4p, 265 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music. Anthony Gonzalez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Rydeland's chin.
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180 lbs
28 - 20 - 0 |
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32
185 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydeland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Rydeland avoids nicely.
Rydeland lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
As Rydeland looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Rydeland just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Rydeland on that attempt.
We've been informed that Rydeland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonzalez backs up against the cage.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rydeland to score with a decent uppercut.
Rydeland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rydeland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Rydeland pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez has his foot on Rydeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydeland works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Rydeland defends it easily.
Rydeland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rydeland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rydeland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rydeland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rydeland has his hands clasped together but Gonzalez extends and breaks Rydeland's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gonzalez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafe Barrientos (ranked 1282 p4p, 170 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 1192 p4p, 156 weight class). Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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173 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafe Barrientos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrientos moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrientos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snitch defends well and Barrientos ends up having to push Snitch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rafe Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch wants to clinch up but Barrientos keeps it at a distance.
Barrientos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snitch's guard.
Snitch is controlling Barrientos's posture.
Barrientos works over Snitch with some ground and pound from guard.
Snitch has Barrientos pulled in close to control his posture.
Barrientos is looking to work some ground and pound but Snitch has wrist control.
Snitch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snitch is looking to stand up but Barrientos isn't so interested in that idea.
Barrientos won't allow Snitch to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch working a defensive guard here.
Barrientos stopping the sweep attempt from Snitch.
Snitch pulls Barrientos in to control the position.
Barrientos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrientos postures up and lands a big shot to Snitch's brow.
Barrientos with a nice head shot there.
Barrientos throws a big right hand that misses.
Barrientos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snitch is on top in guard.
Barrientos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snitch defends well.
Snitch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barrientos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barrientos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snitch is one step ahead there.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrientos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos has an active guard here but Snitch has managed to pass into half guard.
Snitch passes to side control.
Snitch lands a nice forearm strike.
Barrientos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snitch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snitch controls the position from side control.
Barrientos is looking for a sweep.
Barrientos is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barrientos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Snitch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Snitch controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Snitch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrientos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barrientos.
Barrientos throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.
Snitch with the counter takedown but Barrientos avoids it easily.
Snitch throws the left hand but Barrientos avoids the punch easily.
Snitch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barrientos quickly recovers to half guard.
Barrientos is staying active underneath Snitch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrientos is trying to get back to full guard.
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snitch passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrientos being controlled for a moment.
Barrientos 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.
Barrientos is looking for a sweep.
Snitch controlling the position.
Barrientos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snitch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrientos tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barrientos tries to hold on but Snitch postures up.
Barrientos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barrientos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snitch pulls his head out easily.
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snitch trying to control the pace.
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snitch is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snitch in particular looking to stall.
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back.
Snitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrientos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Snitch lands a heavy elbow.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snitch trying to control but Barrientos is having none of it.
Snitch controlling the position easily from mount.
Barrientos is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch 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! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snitch.
Sloppy strikes from Snitch. Those never looked like landing.
Barrientos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barrientos moves out of range of the strikes.
Snitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barrientos to the mat! Barrientos manages to get full guard.
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrientos looking for subs off his back but Snitch has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrientos is looking to control Snitch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrientos avoid being mounted?
Snitch controlling the pace.
Barrientos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snitch in particular looking to stall.
Barrientos wants to get back to full guard but Snitch has passed into side control.
Snitch trying to control the action but Barrientos is working from the bottom.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snitch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barrientos is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Snitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrientos keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snitch working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Snitch takes a little break here. Barrientos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos tries to improve position but can't.
Snitch taking a breather here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barrientos dives in and grabs Snitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snitch pushes down on Barrientos's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barrientos or perhaps it was just good defense by Snitch, which made it look bad.
Barrientos throws a lazy right hand but Snitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrientos slips under a jab.
Barrientos feinted with a counter takedown.
Barrientos looking to score a takedown here. Snitch is defending well but Barrientos drives through and ends up in Snitch's guard.
Snitch is controlling Barrientos's posture.
Snitch is trying to keep Barrientos in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is pulling down on Barrientos's head. It's preventing any offense from Barrientos, at least for the moment.
Barrientos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barrientos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snitch is keeping the position for now.
Snitch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch is pulling down on Barrientos's head to control his posture.
Rafe Barrientos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snitch wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snitch 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 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
A very excited looking Jon Snitch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Rafe Barrientos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 1216 p4p, 175 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 1016 p4p, 146 weight class). Leighton comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Hanagan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guilty Until Proven Innocent. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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209 lbs
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211 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Leighton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Leighton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Leighton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leighton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leighton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leighton throws a right hand that Hanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanagan also avoids with ease.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body. Hanagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leighton throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan avoids the head kick by Leighton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Leighton.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leighton misses with a jab to the body
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leighton clinches up with Hanagan and pushes him back against the cage.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Leighton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanagan misses with the head strike.
Leighton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanagan letting Leighton take a breather here.
Hanagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leighton fails to land with a series of punches.
Leighton is looking to clinch.
Hanagan dives in and scores a takedown into Leighton's guard.
Hanagan stands and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leighton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanagan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leighton!
Hanagan looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanagan trying to control from half guard but Leighton is working away.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leighton tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leighton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leighton is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hanagan seems content to control.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Leighton defending well.
Leighton is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
That's four 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.
Leighton wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Leighton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leighton trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Leighton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leighton connects with a crisp jab.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Leighton.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Leighton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leighton throws a lazy head kick
and Hanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leighton lands a really nice looking cross but Hanagan seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leighton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leighton lands a head shot.
A big right from Hanagan misses.
Leighton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leighton slips under a jab from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut
and Leighton counters with a low kick, right behind Hanagan 's knee.
Leighton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leighton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leighton misses with a looping left.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Leighton defending well as Hanagan loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton throws a hook to the side of Hanagan's head but Hanagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanagan throws a shot from downtown. Leighton moves away and avoids it.
As Hanagan looks to move away, Leighton throws a big counter combo but Hanagan just gets out of the way.
Leighton tries to work over Hanagan's front leg with a kick but Hanagan checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanagan avoids it really well and circles away.
Leighton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanagan to score with a decent uppercut.
Leighton dives in for a single leg takedown but Hanagan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leighton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan defending well as Leighton loads up on a big left hand.
Hanagan punishes Leighton's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanagan keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Hanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leighton blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Leighton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leighton throws an off balance right hand
and Hanagan counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leighton moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanagan lands a right hook to the body.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Leighton is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leighton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leighton.
Hanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leighton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leighton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leighton misses with a two punch combination.
Leighton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Leighton misses with a head kick.
Hanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Leighton misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Hanagan misses.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leighton counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leighton swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanagan scores with a punch to the head.
Hanagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanagan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leighton stuffs the takedown.
Leighton attempts a counter takedown but Hanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Leighton thuds his right hand into Hanagan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hanagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leighton, pushing him back against the cage.
Leighton stops a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Hanagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leighton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton lands with a light punch inside.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanagan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leighton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan working for the choke.
Leighton just trying to survive but Hanagan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hanagan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leighton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leighton for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hanagan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leighton is trying to break free.
Hanagan looking for the RNC.
Leighton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Leighton tries to clinch but Hanagan moves away
letting Hanagan counter with a right hand.
Hanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Leighton.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
Leighton tries to clinch but Hanagan is having none of it.
A big right from Hanagan misses.
Hanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leighton throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan blocks a head kick by Leighton.
Hanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Leighton.
Leighton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanagan has closed the distance and engaged Leighton in a clinch.
Leighton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanagan misses with the head strike.
Hanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton can't find room to land a body shot as Hanagan controls the action.
Hanagan tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Hanagan back against the cage.
Leighton lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leighton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leighton tries to stall but Hanagan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leighton tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Leighton takes a shot to the head.
Hanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanagan.
Eliott Leighton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leighton misses with a looping right.
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Leighton shoots in for a double leg but Hanagan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Hanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Leighton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton misses with a left hand
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leighton misses with the combination.
Hanagan lands with a hook. Leighton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of 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!
Hanagan throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Leighton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Leighton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanagan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leighton connects with a jab.
Eliott Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leighton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leighton avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Leighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leighton to score with a decent uppercut.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanagan as he jumps to the side.
Hanagan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leighton lands a high kick!
Hanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Leighton attempts a counter takedown but Hanagan avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Leighton.
Leighton slips a straight right by Hanagan.
Hanagan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanagan checks a leg kick nicely.
Hanagan scores with a jab.
Leighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
Hanagan looks for a takedown but Leighton sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Leighton.
Leighton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leighton.
Hanagan digs a good hook to Leighton's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanagan lands with a shot to the body.
Hanagan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leighton.
Leighton throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Hanagan connects with the punch.
Hanagan lands with a straight right. Leighton didn't see that one coming.
Leighton takes one to the side of the head.
Leighton is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charley Hanagan.
I've got Hanagan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
Our winner, Charley Hanagan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Eliott Leighton had this to say: 'Dis tool Hope, Wasted opportunity. Until we meet in the cage again, I am sure I will see this tool around and we will share some stories and. Wait! I am not done...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 546 p4p, 82 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 1161 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolla lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Dolla connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dolla throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Dolla moves out of range easily.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Dolla throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Dolla connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Dolla counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolla lands an overhand right.
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
Dolla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dolla.
Dolla thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Dolla motions for Alvarez to come forward. Dolla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dolla swinging wildly here.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Dolla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Dolla throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvarez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Dolla moves out of range.
Dolla moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Dolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Dolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Dolla's shoulder, as Dolla tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Dolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Dolla misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dolla. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dolla.
Dolla backing away here, and Alvarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolla throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Dolla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dolla misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolla misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez 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.
Dolla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dolla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Dolla checks it.
Dolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Dolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Dolla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dolla doesn't seem phased though.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dolla connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla staying out of range there.
Dolla avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Dolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Dolla shakes it off.
Dolla tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Dolla walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Dolla wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dolla throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Dolla counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolla scores with a jab to the head.
Dolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dolla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dolla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dolla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Dolla tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dolla is looking to land body kicks.
Dolla lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Dolla moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolla throws a good cross that connects.
Dolla connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dolla, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dolla throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
Dolla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dolla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dolla.
Dolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dolla looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Crenflow Dolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dolla misses with a body shot.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Dolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Dolla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Dolla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez throws a hook but Dolla blocks it.
Nice shot by Dolla.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvarez motions for Dolla to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dolla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Dolla tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Dolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Dolla swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Dolla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dolla thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dolla throws a head kick that misses.
Dolla is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dolla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Dolla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Dolla checks it.
Dolla throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Dolla blocks the leg kick.
Dolla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dolla misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Dolla will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvarez throws a jab when Dolla was well out of range.
Dolla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Dolla tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Dolla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Dolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Alvarez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dolla lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dolla lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dolla misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez slips a jab from Dolla.
Dolla throws a big shot that misses.
Dolla with a nice cross.
Dolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Dolla saw it coming and moves away.
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez checks a low kick from Dolla.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolla clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dollas head.
Dolla working aggressively here.
Dolla gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dolla swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dolla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Dolla's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dolla.
Dolla misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dolla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crenflow Dolla dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dolla scores with a leg kick.
Dolla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Dolla scores with a body shot.
Alvarez slips a jab from Dolla.
Dolla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dolla scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dolla is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Dolla saw that one coming.
Dolla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dolla throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Dolla misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dolla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Dolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Dolla also avoids with ease.
Dolla misses with a straight left.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Dolla.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Dolla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dolla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Dolla blocks the low kick.
Dolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dolla throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Dolla throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Dolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Dolla also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Dolla tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolla lands a jab-cross combination.
The cut above Aaron Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dolla misses with a body shot.
Dolla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dolla does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dolla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvarez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dolla.
A low kick from Dolla is predictable there
and Dolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dolla counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Dolla avoids them all with ease.
Dolla scores with a hook.
Alvarez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Dolla.
Alvarez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolla misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Dolla's head back.
Dolla thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Dolla tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dolla's calf.
Dolla lands a head shot.
That kick from Dolla tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dolla misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Dolla throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dolla throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dolla at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Alvarez
and Dolla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Dolla wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Dolla moves out of range.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Dolla moves out of range.
A big left from Dolla misses.
Dolla slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Dolla scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Dolla misses.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Crenflow Dolla did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvarez blocks a leg kick.
Dolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dolla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dolla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Dolla misses.
A leg kick checked by Dolla.
Dolla checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crunch! Dolla slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
Dolla cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolla throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dolla. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dolla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Dolla throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Dolla misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Dolla.
Dolla misses with an uppercut.
Dolla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Dolla takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Dolla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Dolla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dolla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez just manages to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Dolla tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dolla lands with a hook. Alvarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolla looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Dolla bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dolla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvarez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dolla.
Dolla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Dolla. Beautiful body shot.
Dolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez throws a low kick, looking for Dolla's leg but Dolla calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dolla scores with a three punch combo!
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Dolla throws a leg kick that misses.
Dolla lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvarez will feel that in the morning.
Dolla throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Dolla scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Alvarez tenderised Dolla's leg. Dolla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Alvarez responds with a good body kick, but Dolla manages to step out the way in time.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Dolla is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dolla's head backwards.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dolla is out of range.
Dolla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
You can see that Alvarez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Dolla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Dolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crenflow Dolla had his way with Aaron Alvarez in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dolla throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Dolla moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dolla.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Dolla moves out of range.
Dolla lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Dolla.
Dolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dolla needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dolla throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Dolla looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Dolla bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Dolla lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dolla throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Dolla avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Dolla throws a head kick that misses.
Dolla wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Dolla cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dolla's sensitive parts.
Dolla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dolla, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolla motions for Alvarez to come forward. Dolla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Dolla lands a jab.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolla.
Crenflow Dolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Dolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Dolla.
Dolla is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Dolla takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dolla scores with a leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Dolla counters with a body kick that stops Alvarez in his tracks momentarily.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Dolla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Dolla gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Dolla throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Dolla takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dolla has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free but Dolla has control.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dolla's elbow.
Dolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dolla.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dolla's elbow.
Aaron Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crenflow Dolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dolla 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla retains his light heavyweight title!
Crenflow Dolla really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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