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WPFC 36 - Knox vs. Lawrence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kryzstof Zmuda (ranked 4076 p4p, 356 weight class) and Svenne Banan (ranked 3711 p4p, 330 weight class). Svenne Banan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kryzstof Zmuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Svenne Banan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Banan misses.
Zmuda misses with a wild combination.
Banan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zmuda misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Zmuda. Those never looked like landing.
Banan throws a counter combo.
Banan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Good work by Banan as he checks the leg kick.
Zmuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kryzstof Zmuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Banan. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zmuda manages to avoid it.
As Banan tries to get set, Zmuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Banan manages to avoid the attempt.
Banan stuns Zmuda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zmuda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zmuda is looking to slow Banan down with leg kicks.
Zmuda rushes Banan and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmuda lands an elbow that stopped Banan in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Banan on the inside.
Banan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zmuda throws an elbow but misses.
Banan pushes Zmuda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banan lands a nice shot to the body.
Banan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zmuda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zmuda backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zmuda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banan's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zmuda throws an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zmuda.
Zmuda blocks a body shot from Banan.
Banan can't break the clinch.
Banan avoids a wild elbow strike from Zmuda.
Zmuda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zmuda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banan lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Zmuda.
Zmuda tries to land a knee to the head but Banan blocks with his arms.
Banan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banan letting Zmuda take a breather here.
Banan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banan blocks an elbow strike.
Banan lands an uppercut.
Banan lands a body punch.
Zmuda is breathing heavily.
Zmuda throws an elbow but it misses.
Banan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zmuda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banan's brow.
Banan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zmuda just leaning against Banan, taking a breather.
Banan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zmuda's elbow.
Banan has a couple of punches blocked by Zmuda.
Banan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zmuda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zmuda tries to stall but Banan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banan struggles to land a body shot inside as Zmuda controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Zmuda.
Banan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banan misses with a body punch.
Banan struggles to land a body shot inside as Zmuda controls his hands.
Banan digs a right hand underneath Zmuda's ribcage. Zmuda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banan.
Banan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banan.
Banan lands an uppercut.
Zmuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zmuda lands an elbow inside that Banan shrugs off.
Banan dodges an elbow strike from Zmuda.
Banan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banan gets through Zmuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banan managing to block the knees to the body from Zmuda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banan lands with a right to the head.
Banan tries to throw a body punch but Zmuda avoids it by throwing Banan back against the cage.
Banan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banan takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Banan fails to land.
Banan is leaning against Zmuda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zmuda backwards.
Banan blocks an elbow strike.
Banan swings wildly with an uppercut but Zmuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banan blocks the elbow strike.
Banan lands a right hand.
Zmuda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banan is keeping busy.
Zmuda can't find room to land a body shot as Banan controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zmuda throws an elbow that misses.
Banan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svenne Banan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zmuda misses with a body kick.
Zmuda swings widly with a right hand
and Banan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zmuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zmuda.
Banan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zmuda rather than just go for the knockout.
Banan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zmuda.
Zmuda tries to bum rush Banan with a series of wild strikes but Banan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banan lands with a cross.
It looks like Kryzstof Zmuda has been cut.
Zmuda has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmuda looking to stall.
Banan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banan scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banan lands with a left to the head.
Banan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banan.
Svenne Banan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zmuda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banan tries to break free but Zmuda pushes him back against the cage.
Banan lands a big right hand that drops Zmuda! The killer instinct kicks in and Banan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Banan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svenne Banan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Lenin (ranked 4684 p4p, 379 weight class) and Jacob Menard (ranked 5970 p4p, 417 weight class). Jacob Menard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Lenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Menard!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenin gets tackled into the cage by Menard. Menard maintains the clinch.
Lenin misses with an elbow strike.
Lenin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menard is defending well for now.
Menard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Menard tries to stall but Lenin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been informed that Menard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lenin working Menard over with knees to the body.
Menard throws a head punch that misses.
Lenin lands a knee to the body.
Lenin lands a nice knee to the body.
Menard looks winded!
Lenin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lenin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menard.
Menard misses with a knee to the head.
Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Menard in his tracks for a moment.
Menard takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lenin connects with a knee to the head.
Menard is rocked!
Lenin jerks Menard's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Menard drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Lenin goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Lenin because Menard was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Vladimir Lenin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Kong (ranked 3159 p4p, 292 weight class) and Rex Taylor (ranked 24677 p4p, 498 weight class). Rex Taylor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor is controlling Kong's posture.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Rex Taylor has been cut.
Kong postures up.
Kong is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor is rocked!
That has opened up Rex Taylor's cut even more.
Kong postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Taylor covers up, he's hurt! Kong keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kong and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kong can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Kong!
Cole Kong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samir Mourani (ranked 4221 p4p, 433 weight class) and DeAndre Hayes (ranked 25117 p4p, 559 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samir Mourani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeAndre Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mourani.
Mourani has Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mourani is trying to drag Hayes to the mat but Hayes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mourani takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Mourani has been working on his balance at The Forge, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hayes.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Mourani's shoulder, as Mourani tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a right and a left that Mourani avoids nicely.
Mourani slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
No joy there for Mourani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mourani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mourani, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Mourani misses.
Hayes misses with an uppercut.
Mourani tries to counter with a takedown but Hayes is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayes misses the target.
Mourani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hayes throws a jab when Mourani was well out of range.
Mourani attempts a counter takedown but Hayes avoids it well and moves away.
Mourani throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mourani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hayes misses the jab.
Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mourani.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Mourani's shoulder, as Mourani tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mourani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Hayes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes tries to clinch but Mourani moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mourani.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mourani.
Mourani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mourani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Mourani throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
DeAndre Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mourani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Mourani is out of range.
Mourani takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Hayes swings widly with a right hand
and Mourani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
Mourani wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.
Mourani lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hayes down.
Mourani works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hayes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mourani is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes seems a little lost for a moment, as Mourani dominates the positioning.
Mourani lands a few punches from side control.
Mourani scoring with punches and elbows.
Hayes is trying to get back to his feet.
Mourani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hayes some visible discomfort.
Hayes is not content to let Mourani control the position.
Mourani landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mourani working the head and body with strikes.
Mourani content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mourani scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mourani wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.
Hayes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mourani is controlling him well.
Mourani working the ground and pound.
Mourani scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hayes to see if he's OK.
Mourani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mourani landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mourani is working Hayes over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mourani lands a nice forearm strike.
Mourani is putting a hurting on Hayes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mourani scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mourani in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mourani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mourani asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samir Mourani'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.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Mourani circles away.
Hayes throws a right and a left that Mourani avoids nicely.
Mourani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hayes sprawls and moves away.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
Mourani darts in and clinches Hayes up against the cage.
Mourani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes lands with a short shot to the head.
Mourani tries to circle away but Hayes has him pinned against the cage.
Hayes misses with a punch on the inside.
Mourani tries to work over Hayes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mourani wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourani goes for a takedown attempt but Hayes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Mourani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mourani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayes.
Mourani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hayes needs to keep his hands up - Mourani had a free shot at his head there.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes tries to clinch but Mourani is having none of it.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mourani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Mourani feinted with a counter takedown.
Mourani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Mourani half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mourani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayes defends well and Mourani ends up having to push Hayes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mourani looks for a takedown but Hayes sprawls well.
Hayes swings for the body but Mourani moves out of range.
No joy there for Mourani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Mourani. Beautiful body shot.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.
Hayes breaks the clinch.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Mourani moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayes wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Mourani misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mourani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hayes sprawls and moves away.
Mourani staying out of range there.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Mourani avoids them all with ease.
Mourani staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a right hand to the body.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Mourani moves away and avoids it.
Mourani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Mourani avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mourani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Hayes misses with a right hand
and Mourani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mourani.
Hayes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mourani is controlling him.
Mourani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Mourani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hayes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourani working some strikes from top position.
Hayes wants to stand up but Mourani is controlling him.
Mourani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mourani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mourani seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mourani manages to pass to side control.
Mourani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Mourani wants to take a breather but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mourani scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeAndre Hayes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samir Mourani'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mourani lands a two punch combo.
Mourani moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes throws a right hand that Mourani ducks under and follows up with a left that Mourani also avoids with ease.
Mourani lands with a nice combination. Hayes backs away looking to recover.
Mourani misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hayes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Mourani avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Mourani.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Mourani is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Mourani misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourani slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Mourani thuds a left hand into Hayes's body.
Hayes takes a swing at Mourani's ribcage but misses.
Hayes misses with a straight right.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Mourani moved out of range nicely.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mourani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mourani.
Mourani stands up over Hayes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mourani trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mourani pushing down on Hayes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hayes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mourani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mourani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Hayes is trying to stand.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Mourani there.
Mourani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mourani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hayes tries to kick Mourani off but Mourani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hayes is trying to escape back to his feet but Mourani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mourani 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.
Mourani working the head and body with strikes.
Mourani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Mourani working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourani controls the position from side control.
Mourani is working Hayes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hayes is pushing Mourani's head away, looking to escape. Mourani manages to hold on to the position though.
Mourani is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mourani looks up at the clock and then as Hayes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mourani smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mourani cracks Hayes with a big right hand but Hayes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mourani looks up at the clock and then as Hayes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mourani smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Samir Mourani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mourani lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is not content to let Mourani control the position.
Hayes taking a bit of punishment here - Mourani scoring with strikes.
Mourani is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hayes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mourani is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mourani lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Mourani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mourani has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samir Mourani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caramon Majere (ranked 4418 p4p, 494 weight class) and Jackson Storm (ranked 2457 p4p, 311 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caramon Majere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Storm!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Majere has time to react.
Storm takes a swing at Majere's ribcage but misses.
Majere misses with a straight right.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Majere is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Majere drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Majere connects with a knee to the head.
Majere works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Majere looking to slow down the pace here.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Majere has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Storm is leaning against Majere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majere is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Majere fails to land.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caramon Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Majere doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm thuds his right hand into Majere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm lands with a straight right. Majere didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Majere dodges the punch combination from Storm.
Storm drops his shoulder and cracks Majere with a huge uppercut! Majere goes down! Can Storm finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Storm works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm controlling his opponent.
Majere wants to try and get back to his feet.
Storm controlling the position easily from mount.
Majere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm avoids the attempt from Majere to control.
Storm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere stops Storm from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Storm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Majere wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Storm 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.
Majere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Majere is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
Majere tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Majere instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Majere with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Majere tries to clinch up
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Majere thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Majere clinches up against the cage.
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm lands a right hand.
Majere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majere connects with a knee to the head.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majeres head.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.
Majere throws an elbow that misses.
Majere makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Storm.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm digs a right hand into Majere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Majere's gas tank.
Storm cracks Majere with a nice body shot.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm pushes Majere back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Storm stalls.
Jackson Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Storm.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Storm lands an uppercut.
Storm breaks the clinch.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Majere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Majere.
BOOM! Storm lands a beautiful left hook that drops Majere. Majere tries to recover but Storm is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Majere lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Storm!
An out of breath Jackson Storm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Pollock (ranked 1988 p4p, 255 weight class) and Aramis Knox (ranked 2734 p4p, 332 weight class). Knox has chosen You're Going Down | Sick Puppies as his entrance music. Aramis Knox is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Pollock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aramis Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Pollock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pollock is out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A low kick from Pollock is predictable there
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox prevents a body shot from Pollock.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox successfully pulls guard.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pollock postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knox pulls Pollock in close to prevent any damage.
Pollock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox controls Pollock momentarily but Pollock frees himself.
Knox managing to control the position.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pollock content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knox avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock slips under a jab from Knox.
Pollock slips a jab from Knox.
Pollock throws a big shot that misses.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws out a counter right but Pollock avoids it with no problem.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Pollock avoids it this time.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pollock on the side of the head.
Pollock throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pollock.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Knox misses.
Pollock throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Pollock connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Pollock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pollock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Pollock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Pollock needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Pollock pushes him away.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Pollock stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Pollock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pollock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pollock slips a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Pollock's head but Pollock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pollock misses the target.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Pollock saw that one coming.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox cracks Pollock with a good jab.
Pollock missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pollock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox stuns Pollock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pollock moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Pollock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pollock takes one to the side of the head.
Pollock misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws out a counter right but Pollock avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pollock counters with a stiff right hand.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Knox misses the jab.
Pollock throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Pollock 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.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox scores with a jab. Pollock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox slips a jab from Pollock.
Pollock lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox thuds a left hand into Pollock's body.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Pollock takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock slips a straight right by Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands an overhand right.
Pollock throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Pollock misses.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox moves out of range as Pollock strikes.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pollock.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pollock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Pollock misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox sizes up Pollock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox moves forwards but Pollock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Pollock blocks it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Pollock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Pollock in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Pollock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Pollock counters with a nice body shot.
Knox cracks Pollock with a good jab.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollock.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox connects with the punch.
Pollock looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Pollock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aramis Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Pollock throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Pollock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pollock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pollock connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Pollock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses the jab.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pollock has time to react.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock misses with a leg kick.
Pollock slips under a jab from Knox.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pollock is out of range.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Pollock counters with a leg kick.
Pollock throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Pollock pushes him away.
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Pollock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pollock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Jackson Pollock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox scores with a hook.
Pollock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pollock is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pollock misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Pollock avoids it this time.
A low kick from Pollock misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollock throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Knox catches Pollock right on the button with a cross.
Pollock tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Knox swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox throws a jab when Pollock was well out of range.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Pollock connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Pollock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox checks a low kick from Pollock.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Pollock avoids the punch easily.
Pollock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
Pollock looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Pollock's belly button to the back.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Pollock slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
An inside leg kick from Pollock misses.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pollock connects with a crisp jab.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Pollock misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pollock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
A victorious Aramis Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hartley (ranked 2051 p4p, 264 weight class) and Stephen Halliday (ranked 3130 p4p, 393 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Hartley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Halliday!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartley throws a body punch but Halliday moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hartley.
It looks like Stephen Halliday has been cut.
Halliday tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartley throws a big counter combination but Halliday scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halliday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halliday somewhat.
It looked like Hartley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halliday.
Halliday lands a slapping body shot.
Hartley digs a good hook to Halliday's body.
Halliday misses with a body punch
and Hartley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Halliday slams his shin into Hartley's torso.
Stephen Halliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halliday misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Hartley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halliday.
Halliday misses with a low kick.
Halliday goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halliday falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hartley counters with a nice body shot.
Halliday throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hartley counter with a right hand.
Hartley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halliday moves away.
Halliday tries to counter by closing the distance.
Halliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartley takes a swing at Halliday's ribcage but misses.
Halliday tries to bum rush Hartley with a series of wild strikes but Hartley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartley stuns Halliday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halliday looks winded!
Halliday takes one to the chin there.
Hartley lands a big uppercut and Halliday crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Halliday looks OK. Hartley waves Halliday back to his feet!
That has opened up Stephen Halliday's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartley cracks Halliday with a left hook right on the temple and Halliday goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hartley lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Halliday is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Hartley!
After the big win, Andrew Hartley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hot Spunk and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 3435 p4p, 397 weight class) and Jason Price (ranked 2172 p4p, 267 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Price!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jason Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Price.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Price.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Price scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Price.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Price's leg. Price is trying to keep his angry face on.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Jason Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Price lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Price takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Price lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Price fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonald's calf.
Price explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Price scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Price counters with an inside leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPrice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Price.
Price misses with a head kick.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Price throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price connects with an inside leg kick.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Price only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald lands the left hand.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Price sprawls and moves away.
Price moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Price looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Price feints a counter leg kick.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
And Price responds with a good body kick, but McDonald manages to step out the way in time.
Price throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Price is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Price slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a body kick that stops McDonald in his tracks momentarily.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a body kick.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Price lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Jason Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Price!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin King (ranked 2364 p4p, 243 weight class) and Salazar Di Fuentes (ranked 2799 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
267 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salazar Di Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Fuentes tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Di Fuentes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Di Fuentes unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
King avoids the head kick by Di Fuentes.
King drops down looking for a counter takedown but Di Fuentes sprawls and moves away.
Di Fuentes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Di Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Fuentes takes the fight into the clinch.
Di Fuentes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin King has been cut.
Di Fuentes slows down the pace here.
King is trying to drag Di Fuentes to the mat but Di Fuentes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Fuentes stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Fuentes lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Di Fuentes lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Di Fuentes.
Di Fuentes lands a knee to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Di Fuentes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Di Fuentes taking a breather.
Di Fuentes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Di Fuentes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kevin King's cut is getting worse.
Di Fuentes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Di Fuentes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Di Fuentes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Fuentes lands an elbow inside.
Di Fuentes lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Kevin King's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Di Fuentes just leaning against King, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Fuentes lands an elbow inside.
Di Fuentes lands a damaging elbow.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Di Fuentes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Di Fuentes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Kevin King's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Di Fuentes.
Di Fuentes lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin King's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Salazar Di Fuentes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porthos Knox (ranked 963 p4p, 135 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 1826 p4p, 238 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Step Closer | Linkin Park. Malachi Lawrence has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawrence takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Knox clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence jabs at Knox's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
Knox is looking to wear down Lawrence with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lawrence doesn't seem phased though.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lawrence's head.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lawrence under the eye.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Knox lands with a straight right. Lawrence didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawrence should have avoided that one.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lawrence on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawrence feints the counter takedown.
Knox takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Lawrence 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lawrence throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Lawrence slips a jab from Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Lawrence shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Knox digs a good body shot into Lawrence's ribs.
Lawrence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters by clinching up.
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!
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawrence scores with a four punch combination!
Lawrence drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox jabs Lawrence to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox gets caught flat footed, as Lawrence shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knox keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Lawrence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Lawrence seems unphased.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence walks into a jab.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Knox with a hook.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
A left lands for Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Knox cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawrence takes one on the button.
Knox digs a good hook to Lawrence's body.
Lawrence takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Lawrence takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Knox scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Lawrence and move into the clinch.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Lawrence with an uppercut!
Lawrence tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Lawrence tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to improve position but can't.
Lawrence misses with the ground and pound.
Lawrence is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knox prevents Lawrence from improving his position.
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawrence tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Knox has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lawrence tries to lock up and control but Knox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lawrence on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox thuds his right hand into Lawrence's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox thuds a left hand into Lawrence's body.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawrence at a distance.
Lawrence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawrence off the cage and back into range.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox punishes Lawrence's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawrence lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
And Lawrence tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawrence.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox clobbers Lawrence with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lawrence with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Lawrence is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
Knox lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox had his way with Malachi Lawrence in that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Knox cracks Lawrence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Lawrence dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out.
Knox looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Knox sizes up Lawrence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawrence dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Lawrence feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Knox with a nice cross.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from Knox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knox sprawls well initially but Lawrence persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knox is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawrence from advancing position.
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Malachi Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawrence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox cracks Lawrence with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox catches Lawrence with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Porthos Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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