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Skrap Fights 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Sendou (ranked 22677 p4p, 265 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 3964 p4p, 185 weight class). Sendou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skillet - Feel Invincible. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeshi Sendou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gay G gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gay G blocks a jab.
Sendou takes a swing at Gay G's ribcage but misses.
Gay G moves away from the strike by Sendou.
It seemed like Gay G was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sendou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gay G.
Gay G defending well as Sendou loads up on a big left hand.
Sendou throws an off balance right hand
and Gay G counters with a stiff right hand.
Sendou misses with a body punch
and Gay G counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sendou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gay G.
A little jabbing left from Gay G on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sendou throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gay G counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sendou throws a head kick that misses.
Sendou connects with an inside leg kick.
Gay G looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sendou takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Gay G throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sendou lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gay G has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gay G and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sendou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gay G is out of range.
Sendou is looking to score with low kicks.
Sendou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gay G is out of range.
Gay G takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sendou misses with a hook. Gay G ducked under it nicely.
Sendou sets himself, and Gay G steps forward looking for the clinch! Sendou avoids it this time.
Gay G tries to clinch but Sendou moves out of range.
Gay G looks to land a right hand but Sendou moved out of range.
Jab from Gay G.
Gay G checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Sendou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sendou's corner calls for a 1-2. Sendou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sendou misses with a kick to the body
and Gay G connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sendou is rocked!
Gay G checks a low kick from Sendou.
Oh Sendou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gay G cracks Sendou with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). J Gay G!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Larkin (ranked 2712 p4p, 305 weight class) and Ferenc Puskas (ranked 4353 p4p, 403 weight class). Puskas has chosen La Horde Vs. Brahms as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferenc Puskas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puskas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Puskas fails to land.
Puskas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puskas has Larkin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Larkin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Larkin manages to end up in side control.
Puskas tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
Larkin takes a little break here. Puskas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Larkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puskas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Puskas can't do much from the bottom here.
Puskas is not content to let Larkin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Puskas dodges the ground and pound from Larkin.
Puskas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Larkin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Puskas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larkin lands a heavy elbow.
Larkin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Puskas can't escape the position.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puskas is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puskas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puskas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Puskas is in a horrible position here. Larkin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Larkin raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puskas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Larkin tries to control but Puskas wriggling away.
Larkin looking to finish Puskas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Puskas!
It looks like Ferenc Puskas has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puskas is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Larkin 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.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Puskas is bucking up trying to escape but Larkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Larkin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That has opened up Ferenc Puskas's cut even more.
Larkin is landing with some decent strikes but Puskas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Larkin.
The cut above Ferenc Puskas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Larkin trying to control but Puskas is having none of it.
Puskas working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puskas is squirming around, avoiding Larkin's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puskas can't escape the position.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferenc Puskas'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 Ferenc Puskas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donnie Larkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasol Kim (ranked 22639 p4p, 400 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 2694 p4p, 259 weight class). Banchamek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yasol Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banchamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banchamek has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kim has had enough of the clinch but Banchamek keeps him there for the moment.
Kim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Kim's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim blocking some punches.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Kim 's eye.
It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. Kim won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banchamek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Banchamek controls his hands.
Kim tries to break the clinch but Banchamek is controlling the position.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Banchamek is just out of range.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim trying to control the position but instead, Banchamek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kim into the ropes.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Banchamek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kim's face.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Banchamek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
Banchamek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Banchamek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banchamek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kim breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek moves into the clinch successfully.
Kim is trying to break free.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Banchamek moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Banchamek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Kim scores with the left hand. Banchamek knows he should have avoided that one.
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Banchamek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kim breaks the clinch.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banchamek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Kim breaks away
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Banchamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banchamek moves away.
Banchamek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Banchamek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim scores with a decent looking hook.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banchamek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Banchamek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek misses with an elbow strike.
Banchamek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banchamek wants to clinch but Kim slips to the side
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim connects with a right hand. Banchamek shakes it off.
Kim misses with a hook. Banchamek ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Banchamek has managed to clinch.
Banchamek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kim blocks it with crossed arms.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kim gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banchamek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Banchamek throws a big counter head kick but Kim avoids it with no problem.
Banchamek clinches.
Banchamek misses with a knee strike.
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 Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banchamek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banchamek is able to avoid easily.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Banchamek rushes Kim and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Banchamek tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Kim pushes Banchamek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kim has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Banchamek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banchamek struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but Kim blocks with his arms.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Banchamek.
Banchamek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim pushes Banchamek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banchamek is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banchamek tries to clinch
and Kim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek staying out of range there.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
Kim blocks an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Banchamek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
Kim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banchamek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banchamek misses with an elbow strike.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim dodges an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Banchamek moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Buakaw Banchamek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banchamek.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Banchamek avoids it.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banchamek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yasol Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Banchamek has managed to clinch.
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Banchamek moves out of range of the strikes.
Banchamek moves into the clinch successfully.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Kim.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banchamek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but Kim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Kim back against the ropes.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but Kim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses.
Kim pushes Banchamek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banchamek blocks the body kick.
Kim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Kim breaks away
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Banchamek's leg but Banchamek calmly moves out of range.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Banchamek rushes Kim and presses him up against the ropes.
Kim tries to work over Banchamek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banchamek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kim digs a right hand underneath Banchamek's ribcage. Banchamek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banchamek wants to clinch
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kim throws a hook but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but Kim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banchamek prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kim thinks about countering with a body kick.
Banchamek takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Kim 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.
Banchamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banchamek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kim's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Banchamek as the two fighters clinch.
Kim blocks a punch to 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!
Banchamek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Banchamek keeps control of Kim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
Kim avoids the elbow strike from Banchamek, against the ropes.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim avoiding damage as Banchamek throws knees to the body.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim is looking to control Banchamek's arms but Banchamek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kim has his back to the ropes.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banchamek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kim lands a left hand.
Banchamek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
Kim breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banchamek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
Banchamek wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banchamek tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buakaw Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banchamek moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kim throws a series of punches but Banchamek avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banchamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banchamek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek clinches.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Kim back against the ropes.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Banchamek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek wants to clinch.
Kim blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kim checks the leg kick.
Banchamek is looking to clinch.
Banchamek wants to clinch but Kim slips to the side
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws a big counter combination but Banchamek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banchamek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Yasol Kim!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Yasol Kim!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Yasol Kim!
Yasol Kim wins by unanimous decision!
Yasol Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Handicks (ranked 3394 p4p, 359 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 2796 p4p, 310 weight class). Epirus has chosen The Devil and The Huntsman as his entrance music. Pyrrhus Epirus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epirus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Handicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Epirus throws a head kick that half lands.
Epirus moves into the clinch.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Handicks can't find room to land a body shot as Epirus controls the action.
Handicks is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Epirus has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks looking to slow down the pace here.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus throws an elbow that misses.
Handicks has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Handicks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Epirus is trying to keep an underhook but Handicks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Epirus tries to kick Handicks off but Handicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Handicks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Epirus is trying to stand back up but Handicks is controlling him
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Handicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Epirus is refusing to be controlled, as Handicks sits in half guard.
Handicks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epirus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Epirus tries to kick Handicks off but Handicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Epirus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handicks.
Epirus tries to kick Handicks off but Handicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handicks lands strikes from half guard.
Epirus wants to get back to his feet.
Handicks is looking to take a break and control but Epirus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epirus is trying to stand back up but Handicks is controlling him
Handicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Epirus is refusing to be controlled, as Handicks sits in half guard.
Epirus is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Epirus misses with a double jab
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyrrhus Epirus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Handicks keeps it at a distance.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Epirus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the ropes.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epirus is defending well for now.
Handicks trying to stall but Epirus improves his position.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus blocks an uppercut.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks stalls.
Handicks takes a shot to the head.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Epirus.
Handicks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Epirus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Handicks tries to work over Epirus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Handicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epirus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Handicks.
Epirus lands an elbow inside that Handicks shrugs off.
Handicks blocking some punches.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Handicks.
Handicks pushes Epirus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Handicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Epirus controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Epirus.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handicks looking to stall.
Handicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Epirus instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Epirus.
Handicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epirus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Epirus lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Epirus takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Handicks is rocked!
Handicks cracks Epirus with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epirus pushes Handicks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Epirus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epirus connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handicks stalling in the clinch but Epirus improves position.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
Handicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but Handicks blocks it.
Epirus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus prevents Handicks from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Handicks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handicks blocks it with crossed arms.
Handicks wants to stall.
Handicks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Epirus is trying to stand back up but Handicks is controlling him
Epirus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Handicks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Handicks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Handicks has Epirus pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Epirus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks blocking some punches.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Handicks tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epirus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Handicks's defenses.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Epirus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Handicks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epirus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Epirus slips the punch.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Epirus misses.
Epirus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Johny Handicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epirus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Epirus misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Handicks misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handicks wants to take the fight to the mat but Epirus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Handicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks breaks from the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Handicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epirus is defending well for now.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epirus lands a damaging elbow.
Handicks wants a takedown.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks trying to control the position but instead, Epirus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Handicks into the ropes.
Handicks has Epirus pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Epirus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Handicks dodges an elbow strike from Epirus.
Handicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks blocks an elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Handicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Epirus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Epirus misses
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epirus closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the ropes.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus blocking some punches.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Handicks breaks the clinch.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epirus.
Handicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epirus under the eye.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Epirus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epirus moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Handicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handicks with a jab.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Epirus manages to avoid it.
Epirus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Epirus prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Epirus.
Epirus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Epirus.
Handicks looking for a takedown.
Handicks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks avoids the elbow strike from Epirus, against the ropes.
Epirus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Epirus.
Handicks looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handicks.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epirus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Handicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epirus throws an elbow but it misses.
Handicks blocking some punches.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks misses with a body punch.
A short left from Handicks.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch but Epirus keeps him there for the moment.
Handicks can't get the takedown.
Handicks misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Handicks.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Handicks is working for takedown but Epirus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Epirus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epirus scores with a shot to the side of Handicks's head.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Handicks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epirus.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epirus.
Epirus drives through and clinches with Handicks against the ropes.
Handicks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Epirus regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks prevents Epirus from getting back to his feet.
Handicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Handicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Epirus is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks prevents Epirus from getting back to his feet.
Handicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Epirus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Epirus clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a punch to the body.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Handicks stalling in the clinch but Epirus improves position.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head.
Handicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Handicks misses with some punches.
Pyrrhus Epirus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Handicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handicks throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pyrrhus Epirus.
I've got Epirus 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Pyrrhus Epirus wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Pyrrhus Epirus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Reed (ranked 1523 p4p, 198 weight class) and Billy Batts Jr (ranked 1613 p4p, 204 weight class). Ben Reed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Batts Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Batts Jr.
Batts Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batts Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed is looking to slow Batts Jr down with leg kicks.
Reed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Batts Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Batts Jr thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batts Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Reed misses its target.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts Jr. Batts Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Reed's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reed throws a leg kick but Batts Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batts Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Reed misses.
Batts Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed moves away from the strike by Batts Jr.
Batts Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts Jr throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Batts Jr blocks the low kick.
Batts Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batts Jr lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batts Jr.
Batts Jr moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
That kick from Reed tenderised Batts Jr's leg. Batts Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Batts Jr.
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Batts Jr.
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!
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed throws a leg kick but Batts Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Batts Jr scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts Jr. Batts Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batts Jr.
Batts Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batts Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batts Jr tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batts Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Batts Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed misses with a leg kick
and Batts Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Batts Jr's leg but Batts Jr calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batts Jr.
Batts Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batts Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batts Jr throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Batts Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Batts Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batts Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batts Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a leg kick but Batts Jr checks it.
A low kick from Reed misses
and Batts Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed is looking to chop away at Batts Jr's legs.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Batts Jr is out of range.
Batts Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batts Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts Jr jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Batts Jr! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Batts Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Batts Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Thoressen (ranked 2355 p4p, 258 weight class) and Joao Silvera (ranked 1968 p4p, 223 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Thoressen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoressen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen throws a push kick but Silvera slaps the foot to one side.
As Thoressen backs off Silvera throws a huge counter combo but Thoressen manages to avoid it all.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera throws a right and a left that Thoressen avoids nicely.
Thoressen swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera wants to counter with a clinch but Thoressen pushes him away.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silvera throws out a counter right but Thoressen avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen lands a head kick. Silvera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silvera slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
A countering left hand to the body from Silvera misses.
Silvera throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera misses with a double jab.
It looked like Thoressen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thoressen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Thoressen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thoressen is looking to wear down Silvera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thoressen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoressen is looking for a counter combo.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.
Thoressen slips a straight right by Silvera.
Silvera slips a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the body.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.
Thoressen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silvera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silvera throws the left hand but Thoressen avoids the punch easily.
Silvera connects with a leg kick. Thoressen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thoressen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thoressen.
Silvera misses with a kick to the body
and Thoressen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thoressen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoressen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thoressen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick.
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen slips a jab and a cross from Silvera.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera throws a low kick, looking for Thoressen's leg but Thoressen calmly moves out of range.
Silvera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thoressen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silvera really felt that one!
Silvera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvera was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Silvera tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvera tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Thoressen. Beautiful body shot.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.
Silvera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thoressen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Thoressen is trying to break the clinch but Silvera has him pressed against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silvera.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Silvera is blocking nicely.
Silvera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Silvera blocks with his arms.
Thoressen wants to break free but Silvera has control.
Silvera scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvera misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera wants to slow Thoressen down by chopping away at his legs.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Silvera avoids them all with ease.
Thoressen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thoressen thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silvera counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Silvera.
Thoressen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoressen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvera moves away.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thoressen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvera can do to turn this around?
Silvera misses with a hook.
Silvera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThoressen.
Thoressen scores with a push kick.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Silvera lands a slapping body shot.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silvera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen thuds a left hand into Silvera's body.
Silvera throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Thoressen lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Silvera misses its intended target.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silvera scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Thoressen misses
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Thoressen misses
and Silvera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvera, right into the meat.
Thoressen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Silvera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thoressen.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoressen.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silvera throws a shot from downtown. Thoressen moves away and avoids it.
Thoressen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera connects with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen defending well as Silvera loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Thoressen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvera misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Thoressen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thoressen misses with the combination.
Thoressen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvera manages to avoid it.
Thoressen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnus Thoressen is winning the standup battle so far.
Thoressen avoids a kick to the body.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvera.
Thoressen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silvera.
Silvera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thoressen fakes the leg kick and cracks Silvera in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoressen backing away here, and Silvera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thoressen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Silvera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
A swing and a miss from Silvera.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoressen.
Silvera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Silvera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silvera throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thoressen tries to break free but Silvera pushes him back against the ropes.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvera manages to break the clinch.
Thoressen throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick from Thoressen.
Silvera tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvera fakes the leg kick and cracks Thoressen in the body.
Silvera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thoressen on the side of the head.
Silvera works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Silvera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvera throws out the jab.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Silvera tries a quick counter leg kick but Thoressen is wise to it.
Thoressen throws a combination that misses
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera blocks the body kick.
Thoressen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silvera counters with a one-two to the body.
Silvera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Thoressen misses
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
It seemed like Silvera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silvera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoressen on the side of the head.
Silvera thuds his right hand into Thoressen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
Thoressen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silvera if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.
Silvera misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Thoressen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Silvera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silvera throws a hook but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silvera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silvera scores with a spinning back kick!
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silvera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thoressen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvera pushes Thoressen up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Silvera blocks it.
Silvera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvera avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
Silvera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvera.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen wants to break free but Silvera has control.
Silvera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thoressen's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvera stuns Thoressen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silvera scores with a jab. Thoressen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses
and Silvera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera connects with an inside leg kick.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thoressen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silvera scrambles back to his feet.
Thoressen scores with a head kick.
Silvera misses the shot to the body.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoressen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Thoressen lands but Silvera takes it in his stride.
Silvera throws a combination. Thoressen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thoressen throws a hook but Silvera blocks it.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Silvera lands a nice looking body kick.
Thoressen staying out of range there.
Silvera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Silvera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera feints a counter leg kick.
Silvera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Silvera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvera 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Joao Silvera!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Magnus Thoressen!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Magnus Thoressen!
Magnus Thoressen wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 949 p4p, 129 weight class) and Tony Vazzappo (ranked 2561 p4p, 292 weight class). Tony Vazzappo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Neo Nova's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vazzappo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova sizes up Vazzappo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo slips a straight right by Nova.
Nova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vazzappo under the eye.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vazzappo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Vazzappo rushes Nova and presses him up against the ropes.
Vazzappo breaks from the clinch.
Vazzappo has Nova up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nova.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Nova.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vazzappo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nova's brow.
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vazzappo tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
It looked like Nova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vazzappo counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nova throws a good cross that connects.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Nova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova misses with a hook. Vazzappo ducked under it nicely.
Vazzappo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Vazzappo moved out of range.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but Nova is having none of it.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Vazzappo tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
A slow jab from Vazzappo misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo wants to clinch.
Nova feints and then cracks Vazzappo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vazzappo down.
Nova misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nova, right into the meat.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Vazzappo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vazzappo unleashes a big counter combination but Nova bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vazzappo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nova tries to bum rush Vazzappo with a series of wild strikes but Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vazzappo's hands.
Nova tries to score with a low kick but Vazzappo moves his leg out of the way.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nova is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nova misses with a leg kick
and Vazzappo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Nova.
Nova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vazzappo wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vazzappo.
Nova lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Vazzappo slips under a jab.
Vazzappo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nova lands a jab.
Vazzappo clinches up against the ropes.
Nova tries to work over Vazzappo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo misses with a punch to the body.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
Nova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
Vazzappo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vazzappo is keeping busy.
Nova looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nova throws a hook but Vazzappo blocks it.
Vazzappo closes the distance and clinches.
Vazzappo cracks Nova with a nice body shot.
A short left from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
Vazzappo breaks the clinch.
Nova misses with a looping left.
Nova looks to land a left hand but Vazzappo moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vazzappo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Vazzappo ducks down to avoid it.
Nova swings for the body but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova keeps Vazzappo at a distance using the push kick.
Nova lands a body shot.
Neo Nova is winning the standup battle so far.
Nova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Nova misses its intended target.
Nova throws a sloppy head kick
and Vazzappo counters with a one-two to the body.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Vazzappo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vazzappo blocks a jab.
Nova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazzappo can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Nova.
Vazzappo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nova. Nova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vazzappo moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Nova.
Neo Nova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo working aggressively here.
Nova lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Nova.
Vazzappo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vazzappo tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Vazzappo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nova has him pressed against the ropes.
Nova lands a nice uppercut.
Vazzappo working hard to break the clinch.
Nova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nova lands a shoulder strike.
Nova stalling.
Nova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nova keeps the fight on the outside.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vazzappo is rocked!
Nova ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vazzappo out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Pierre (ranked 3222 p4p, 366 weight class) and Armel Floyd (ranked 2331 p4p, 283 weight class). 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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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoine Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armel Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pierre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Floyd gets caught flat footed, as Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pierre is standing up over Floyd. Floyd looks to escape but Pierre dives into side control.
Pierre taking a breather here.
Floyd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pierre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Floyd keeps working.
Floyd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pierre grinds an elbow into Floyd's temple.
Pierre happy to just control the position for now.
Floyd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Pierre politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pierre prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.
Pierre working away.
Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Floyd defends.
Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Floyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pierre tries for a kimura but Floyd is defending well.
Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Floyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd wants to control but Pierre postures up.
Floyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Floyd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pierre taking a breather here.
Floyd reaches up around Pierre's neck trying to control. But Pierre takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Floyd! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Floyd is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Pierre celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antoine Pierre!
Antoine Pierre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Askren (ranked 201 p4p, 29 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 623 p4p, 87 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Askren misses with a looping right.
Regueiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Askren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Askren slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Askren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Regueiro throws a combination. Askren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Askren defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Askren checks a leg kick.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Regueiro thows a leg kick but Askren checks it
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Regueiro didn't expect that.
Regueiro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Askren manages to pass to side control.
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Regueiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Regueiro defends it well.
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!
Askren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Regueiro defends it well.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Regueiro trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren stops Regueiro from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Regueiro taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
Askren throwing shots but Regueiro is blocking nicely.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Regueiro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Regueiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Regueiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Askren slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Askren off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Regueiro didn't expect that.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Regueiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Regueiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren 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.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren is trying to control. Regueiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Regueiro trying to control but Askren postures up.
Regueiro tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Regueiro tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Regueiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Regueiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Regueiro wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is not content to let Askren control the position.
Matt Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren is looking to advance position but Regueiro won't allow it.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Regueiro is squirming around, avoiding Askren's attempts to control the action.
Regueiro can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Askren tries to control but Regueiro wriggling away.
BOOM! Askren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Regueiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Askren slows the pace down in half guard.
Askren prevents Regueiro from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Regueiro works over Askren's head and body with a nice combination.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Nice jab there from Askren.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
Askren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Regueiro, pushing him back against the ropes.
Regueiro is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Askren digs a right hand into Regueiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Regueiro's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries to stall but Regueiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Regueiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Regueiro's efforts to push away.
Regueiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
Askren is trying to drag Regueiro to the mat but Regueiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Askren has Regueiro pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Regueiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Regueiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Regueiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown. Regueiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Regueiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Regueiro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Askren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
Regueiro trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Regueiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Regueiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Regueiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Regueiro trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Regueiro is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren is nestled in close to Regueiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren clobbers Regueiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control.
Regueiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Regueiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Regueiro controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Regueiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren slips a jab from Regueiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
A shot to the liver by Askren. Beautiful body shot.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Askren throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Askren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Regueiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Askren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Regueiro throws a predictable looking body shot
so Askren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Askren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askren.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Askren moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Askren swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Askren with a hook.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Regueiro!
Askren wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face as Askren controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Regueiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Regueiro tries to improve position but can't.
Askren is working Regueiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Regueiro is pushing Askren's head away, looking to escape. Askren manages to hold on to the position though.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Regueiro struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Regueiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Regueiro to see if he's OK.
Regueiro is pushing Askren's head away, looking to escape. Askren manages to hold on to the position though.
Askren working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Askren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro struggling a bit here.
Regueiro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Askren is staying active.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Askren trying to control the position but Regueiro is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Askren doesn't seem phased though.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Regueiro won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position but Regueiro is working away.
Askren cracks Regueiro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Regueiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren looks up at the clock and then as Regueiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Askren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro sneaks back into half guard.
Regueiro taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Regueiro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Matt Askren!
The fight ends as a draw!
Matt Askren retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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B |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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