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Madness Fright Night 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fonald (ranked 22445 p4p, 467 weight class) and Tim Elerby (ranked 23123 p4p, 455 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Fonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Elerby!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonald scores with a one two! Elerby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Tim Elerby has been cut.
Fonald pushes Elerby up against the cage in a clinch.
Elerby tries to break free but Fonald pushes him back against the cage.
Fonald gets control of Elerby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Elerby wanted to stand there but Fonald had control of the position.
Fonald doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fonald managing to control the position.
Elerby tries to stand but Fonald is controlling from the bottom.
Elerby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fonald thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elerby being controlled here momentarily.
Elerby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Elerby misses.
Fonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Elerby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fonald digs a good hook to Elerby's body.
Fonald closes the distance and pushes Elerby back into the cage.
Fonald breaks from the clinch.
Tim Elerby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Elerby in the body.
Fonald digs a good hook to Elerby's body.
Fonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elerby defends well and Fonald ends up having to push Elerby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elerby slaps away a takedown attempt from Fonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Elerby will feel that in the morning.
Elerby looks winded!
Fonald darts in and clinches Elerby up against the cage.
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonald closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elerby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fonald after a bit of a struggle.
Fonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fonald shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Fonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Elerby as Fonald shoots in.
Elerby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elerby misses with a straight right.
Fonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elerby loads up on a big right hand but Fonald slips the punch.
A combination from Elerby does no damage.
Elerby shoots in looking for a takedown. Fonald tries to sprawl out of it but Elerby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elerby gets tackled into the cage by Fonald. Fonald maintains the clinch.
Fonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elerby as he avoids it easily.
Fonald has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonald manages to break the clinch.
Fonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Fonald misses with a takedown attempt - Elerby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elerby throws out a loose jab but Fonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fonald shoots in for a takedown but Elerby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elerby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fonald shoots in for a takedown but Elerby shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Elerby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elerby connects with a jab.
Fonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elerby, pushing him back against the cage.
Elerby is trying to break free.
Elerby misses with the head strike.
Fonald missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Elerby's cut.
That's time! Fonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fonald is defended easily by Elerby.
Fonald feints and then cracks Elerby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elerby down.
Fonald tries for a takedown but Elerby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elerby! But no joy.
Elerby throws a nice looking combination but Fonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fonald blocks the body kick.
Elerby wants to clinch.
Fonald is looking to counter the offense by Elerby and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonald shoots in for a takedown but Elerby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Fonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elerby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fonald counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Donald Fonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonald clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Fonald.
Fonald manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fonald!
Elerby wants to clinch up but Fonald keeps it at a distance.
Elerby wants to clinch.
Fonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elerby can do to turn this around?
Elerby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Elerby is breathing heavily.
Elerby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fonald closes the distance and pushes Elerby back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonald jumps into guard, dragging Elerby to the mat.
Elerby being controlled here momentarily.
Fonald has his feet on Elerby's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elerby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elerby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fonald sprawls well. Fonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elerby gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elerby misses with a combination
and Fonald counters with a one-two to the body.
Fonald lands a nice looking body kick.
Fonald throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonald rushes Elerby and presses him up against the cage.
Fonald decides to pull guard.
Fonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elerby trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonald wants to sweep here but Elerby controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fonald manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonald goes for a takedown attempt but Elerby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Elerby slaps away a takedown attempt from Fonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elerby wants to counter with a clinch but Fonald pushes him away.
Fonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fonald closes the distance and clinches.
Fonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elerby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fonald lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fonald showed some decent athleticism there.
Fonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Elerby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Elerby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fonald.
Fonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elerby avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Fonald does it's job there.
Fonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elerby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonald lands with a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Fonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elerby circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elerby scores with a shot to the body.
Fonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elerby.
Elerby looks to land a body kick but Fonald moved away.
Fonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elerby defends it nicely.
Elerby shoots in looking for a takedown. Fonald tries to sprawl out of it but Elerby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elerby throws a series of punches but Fonald moves out of range.
Fonald has closed the distance and engaged Elerby in a clinch.
Elerby is trying to break the clinch but Fonald is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elerby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elerby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Elerby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elerby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Fonald.
Fonald manages to break the clinch.
Fonald is looking to wear down Elerby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fonald fails with the takedown.
Fonald pushes Elerby away with a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Elerby as Fonald shoots in.
Fonald clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elerby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fonald.
Fonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fonald pulls guard.
Fonald pulls Elerby in close to prevent any damage.
Elerby trying to control but Fonald is working from the bottom.
Elerby stands up from Fonald's guard - Elerby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fonald connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonald closes the distance and pushes Elerby back into the cage.
Elerby tries to circle away but Fonald has him pinned against the cage.
Fonald successfully pulls guard.
Donald Fonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Fonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Fonald!
Donald Fonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Gunnar (ranked 22986 p4p, 507 weight class) and Jaska Lahti (ranked 23249 p4p, 547 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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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Viggo Gunnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Lahti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnar defending well as Lahti loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lahti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Viggo Gunnar has been cut.
Lahti misses with a looping left.
Lahti lands with a good body shot.
Gunnar moves in looking to clinch but Lahti pushes him off.
Lahti takes a swing at Gunnar's ribcage but misses.
Lahti jabs Gunnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lahti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnar doesn't seem bothered though.
Lahti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnar. Gunnar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lahti misses with a body shot.
Gunnar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Lahti - just one landing.
Gunnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Lahti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnar defending well as Lahti loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunnar's head backwards.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Gunnar saw that one coming.
Lahti throws a body punch but Gunnar moves out of range.
Lahti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lahti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnar misses the target.
Lahti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lahti avoids the head kick by Gunnar.
Lahti swings for the body but Gunnar moves out of range.
Lahti scores with a body shot.
Lahti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lahti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnar.
Lahti looks to throw the jab but Gunnar is out of range.
Jaska Lahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lahti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gunnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gunnar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lahti takes a swing at Gunnar's ribcage but misses.
Gunnar tries to clinch
and Lahti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viggo Gunnar's cut is getting worse.
Lahti clobbers Gunnar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lahti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lahti throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnar moves away from the strike by Lahti.
Gunnar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnar wants to clinch up but Lahti keeps it at a distance.
Lahti misses with a left hand
and Lahti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnar misses with a left hand
and Lahti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lahti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lahti.
Gunnar moves into the clinch.
Lahti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnar backwards.
Viggo Gunnar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunnar.
Nice body punch from Lahti.
Lahti misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnar fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lahti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahti lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lahti.
Gunnar is breathing heavily.
Lahti scores with a hook to the body.
Lahti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnar backwards.
Lahti blocks an uppercut.
Lahti throws a head punch that misses.
Gunnar has a couple of punches blocked by Lahti.
Gunnar prevents a body shot from Lahti.
Lahti struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnar controls his hands.
Lahti is leaning against Gunnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lahti lands a nice uppercut.
Lahti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lahti scores with a shot to the side of Gunnar's head.
Lahti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lahti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lahti throws a head punch that misses.
Gunnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunnar working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Lahti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viggo Gunnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnar is looking to counter punch.
Gunnar slips under a jab.
Lahti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunnar blocks a jab.
Lahti lands a slapping body shot.
Gunnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lahti lands a jab to Gunnar's midsection.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahti misses with an uppercut.
Gunnar fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Gunnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lahti scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar throws a body punch but Lahti moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lahti misses.
Lahti scores with a jab to the head.
Lahti throws a shot from downtown. Gunnar moves away and avoids it.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Gunnar saw that one coming.
Gunnar avoids the body shot from Lahti.
Lahti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahti misses with a left hand
and Gunnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnar lands with an overhand left.
Gunnar staying out of range there.
Gunnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lahti.
Gunnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lahti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunnar slips a straight right by Lahti.
Gunnar looks to clinch
and Lahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeez, Viggo Gunnar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gunnar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Viggo Gunnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaska Lahti!
A victorious Jaska Lahti 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 Emilio Porter (ranked 23227 p4p, 539 weight class) and Ben Tambling (ranked 23224 p4p, 563 weight class). Porter comes into the arena with Cambodia blaring out of the sound system. 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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207 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Emilio Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Tambling!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tambling tries to keep at a distance but Porter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tambling is looking to break free of the clinch but Porter has double underhooks.
Porter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tambling regains guard immediately.
Tambling pushes Porter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tambling tests Porter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Tambling shows good takedown defense.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tambling as Porter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tambling counters with a nice uppercut.
Tambling lands an overhand right.
Tambling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tambling but Tambling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Tambling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tambling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Porter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tambling sprawls and moves away.
Tambling lands with a shot to the body.
Tambling looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range.
Tambling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Porter eats them both and turns towards Tambling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Tambling does it's job there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tambling.
Porter misses with a takedown
enabling Tambling to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Tambling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tambling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Porter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tambling as he jumps to the side.
Porter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Tambling.
Porter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tambling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porter wants to clinch
letting Tambling counter with a right hand.
Tambling lands a right hook to the body.
Tambling displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tambling finds it's way round the side to connect with Porter's head.
Tambling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Porter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tambling is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Porter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Porter tries for a takedown but Tambling circles away easily
and Tambling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Tambling.
Tambling scores with a hook.
Tambling scores with a hook to the body. Porter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ben Tambling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt
and Porter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tambling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Porter on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Tambling - just one landing.
Tambling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tambling to the mat! Tambling manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter preventing the sweep.
Tambling wants to get back to his feet but Porter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Porter wants to control from the top but Tambling keeps moving.
Porter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tambling wants to hit a switch here but Porter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tambling there!
Tambling tries to lock up and control but Porter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porter landing strikes from the mount and Tambling is in trouble!
Porter lands a couple of good shots and Tambling has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tambling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tambling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tambling connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Porter's hands.
Tambling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porter shoots in and drives through. Tambling sprawls well.
Tambling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tambling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Porter shoots for a takedown but Tambling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tambling lands a nice shot to the body.
Emilio Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter shoots in looking for a takedown but Tambling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Porter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tambling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tambling goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tambling scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tambling connects with the punch.
Ben Tambling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambling cracks a nice hook into Porter's ribs.
Tambling throws a combination. Porter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tambling lands with a shot to the body.
Porter with a poor takedown
and Tambling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Tambling to counter with a crisp jab.
Tambling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Porter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porter throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tambling to counter with a crisp jab.
Tambling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Porter.
Tambling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tambling cracks Porter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt - Tambling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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!
Tambling cracks Porter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Porter closes the distance and clinches.
Tambling has had enough of the clinch but Porter keeps him there for the moment.
Porter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tambling is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Porter postures up in Tambling's guard and throws a big left but Tambling blocks it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tambling has Porter pulled in close to control his posture.
Porter lands a couple of elbows.
Porter landing some decent shots from guard.
Emilio Porter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tambling looking for a sweep. Not yet Tambling, not yet.
Porter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tambling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porter trying to control but Tambling is working from the bottom.
Porter is in close to Tambling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Porter trying to control but Tambling is working from the bottom.
Porter lands a couple of elbows.
Porter landing some decent shots from guard.
Tambling wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter is working Tambling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Porter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tambling keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Porter is really struggling to control Tambling but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Porter is in close to Tambling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Porter wants to control from the top but Tambling keeps moving.
Porter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Porter throwing strikes but missing.
Porter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tambling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porter is working Tambling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tambling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tambling lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tambling misses the target.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tambling jabs Porter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tambling misses with the combination.
Porter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tambling counters with a straight right hand.
Emilio Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Tambling.
Tambling cracks a nice hook into Porter's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tambling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porter has his takedown stuffed
and Tambling counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambling connects with a jab.
Porter shoots in but Tambling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tambling pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Porter back to the cage. Tambling follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tambling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tambling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tambling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tambling scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter dodges the punch combination from Tambling.
Tambling scores with a hook.
Porter fails with the takedown
and Tambling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tambling scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Porter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tambling is looking for the big counter here.
Porter with a poor takedown
and Tambling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tambling lands a lovely overhand right.
Porter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tambling did well to prevent Porter getting side control.
Tambling kicks off Porter and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tambling.
Tambling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Porter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tambling quickly recovers to half guard.
Porter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tambling is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Porter is thwarting Tambling's attempts to control the position.
Porter lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter working Tambling over with strikes.
Porter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tambling wants to improve his position but Porter is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tambling keeps working.
Porter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emilio Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ben Tambling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tambling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Porter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Porter lands with a punch from half guard.
Tambling tries to get to full guard but Porter has control of the leg.
Tambling wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Tambling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tambling winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Tambling!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lance Mills (ranked 2080 p4p, 207 weight class) and Alexander Rhodes (ranked 2469 p4p, 235 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes tries to clinch up.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodes as he jumps to the side.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up with Mills, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes Mills against the cage but Mills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mills swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.
Mills shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhodes trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes wants to get back to full guard.
Mills thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes is looking for a sweep. Mills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is trying to maintain the position but Mills is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodes is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes trying to hold on to Mills's head to control him but Mills postures up.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Mills 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.
Mills winds up and cracks Rhodes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mills.
Rhodes is looking to control Mills's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills blocks the strikes from Rhodes.
Mills is working for a kimura but Rhodes is defending it quite comfortably.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mills is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Mills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills throwing shots but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodes is defending against the submission attempts here by Mills.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Rhodes wants to control but Mills is keeping busy.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is still trying to improve position.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Mills is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes trying to control here.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Mills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mills throwing shots but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
Mills is looking for a kimura but Rhodes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mills to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Mills dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mills fails to land the takedown.
Mills shoots for a takedown but Rhodes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mills dives in for a single leg takedown but Rhodes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rhodes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mills on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lance Mills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mills on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes working the ground and pound.
Mills is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rhodes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Mills is a slippery customer.
Mills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
Rhodes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mills has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rhodes is looking to defend but Mills has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rhodes! Mills pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rhodes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lance Mills!
Our winner, Lance Mills, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walker Smith (ranked 4034 p4p, 337 weight class) and Nati Pisswater (ranked 3960 p4p, 334 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Walker Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nati Pisswater!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisswater lands a right hook to the body.
Pisswater just misses with a punch to the body.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Pisswater blocks it.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Pisswater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pisswater is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Pisswater throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Pisswater throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Walker Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks Pisswater with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pisswater blocks a jab.
Pisswater flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Pisswater throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Pisswater moves out of range easily.
Pisswater throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Pisswater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pisswater moves away.
Pisswater lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pisswater moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith is leaning against Pisswater and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pisswater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Pisswater.
Pisswater can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pisswater prevents a body shot from Smith.
Pisswater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pisswater.
Smith blocking some punches.
Pisswater throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Pisswater avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Pisswater back against the cage.
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Pisswater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Pisswater controls his hands.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Pisswater works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Pisswater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pisswater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Pisswater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pisswater throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater lands a front kick.
Pisswater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Smith.
Pisswater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Pisswater moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
A body shot lands from Pisswater.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pisswater.
A shot in the inside from Pisswater.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pisswater.
Pisswater has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pisswater can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Pisswater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pisswater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Pisswater manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pisswater. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Pisswater takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Pisswater saw that one coming.
Pisswater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pisswater misses the target.
Pisswater is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pisswater at a distance.
A big left from Pisswater misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nati Pisswater will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith slips under a jab from Pisswater.
Pisswater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith digs a good body shot into Pisswater's ribs.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pisswater counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pisswater throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Pisswater is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pisswater moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nati Pisswater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Pisswater catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Pisswater swinging wildly here.
Smith pushes Pisswater away with a front kick.
Pisswater is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Pisswater counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Smith! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Pisswater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nati Pisswater!
Nati Pisswater made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ade Absame (ranked 2329 p4p, 125 weight class) and Letme Bang (ranked 2732 p4p, 143 weight class). Ade Absame has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ade Absame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Letme Bang!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Absame misses with a takedown attempt - Bang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Absame does no damage.
Absame throws an off balance right hand
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Absame's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Absame duly obliges.
Absame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Absame misses its intended target.
Bang swings for the body but Absame moves out of range.
Ade Absame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Absame moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Absame moves away and avoids it.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Absame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Absame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Absame misses.
Absame connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Absame is trying to drag Bang to the mat but Bang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Absame is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ade Absame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Absame looking to stall.
Absame takes a shot to the head.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Absame is trying to push Bang away but Bang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Absame can't get the takedown.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Absame.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Absame controls his hands.
Bang drags the fight down to the ground.
Absame being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Absame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang controlling the position.
Absame wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
Bang controlling Absame's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Absame 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.
Absame takes one to the chin there.
Bang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Absames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Absame is rocked!
Absame gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bang counters with a right hand from hell and Absame is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Letme Bang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haro Magalo (ranked 3553 p4p, 374 weight class) and Ronny Limmerick (ranked 1915 p4p, 234 weight class). Magalo comes into the arena with Franco - All Nighter blaring out of the sound system. Ronny Limmerick is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haro Magalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronny Limmerick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalo shoots in for a double leg but Limmerick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magalo misses with a few strikes there.
Limmerick looks to land a left hand but Magalo moved out of range nicely.
Magalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magalo tries to clinch
letting Limmerick counter with a right hand.
It looks like Haro Magalo has been cut.
Magalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Limmerick on the side of the head.
Magalo misses with a hook. Limmerick ducked under it nicely.
Limmerick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magalo.
Magalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Limmerick feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limmerick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Limmerick. Limmerick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magalo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Limmerick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limmerick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Limmerick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magalo misses with a shot to the body
and Limmerick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magalo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Limmerick to keep the fight standing.
Limmerick breaks the clinch.
Magalo is looking to clinch but Limmerick is avoiding it.
Magalo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magalo misses with a right hand
and Magalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magalo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Limmerick pinned against the cage. Limmerick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haro Magalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Limmerick counters with a huge left! Magalo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Limmerick isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Magalo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Limmerick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronny Limmerick!
Ronny Limmerick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Curtis (ranked 1620 p4p, 63 weight class) and Mr Large (ranked 2364 p4p, 94 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Large!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Large has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Large as he connects with a hook.
Large dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Large slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis takes a swing at Large's ribcage but misses.
Large scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Large connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Large moves out of range easily.
Large misses with a body shot
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis slips a straight right by Large.
Large cracks Curtis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Large scores with a shot to the body.
Large moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Curtis with a jab.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Large connects with a nice looking jab.
Large swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mr Large has been cut.
Large has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Large takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Large swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Large connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Large misses with a looping left.
Large pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Large lands with a good body shot.
Large thuds a left hand into Curtis's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Large!
Curtis is breathing heavily.
Large keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Large connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Large scores with a push kick.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Large is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Curtis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Large swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Large ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Large.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Large throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Large lands a nice looking body shot.
Large cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Large looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Large sizes up Curtis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Large's head but Large sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
Large counters with a body kick.
Large throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Large swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Large.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Large moves away.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Large's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Large.
Large defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Large looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Large sees it coming and moves out of range.
Large is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Large lands with a straight right. Curtis didn't see that one coming.
Large dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Large pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Large throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Large takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Large lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Large scores with a leg kick.
Large moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Large lands a big uppercut and Curtis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Curtis looks OK. Large waves Curtis back to his feet!
Curtis is rocked!
Large throws a front kick that sends Curtis stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Curtis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Large throws a monster overhand right that drops Curtis! Large follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Large!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Silva (ranked 952 p4p, 137 weight class) and Robert Robertsson (ranked 1641 p4p, 215 weight class). Felix Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertsson gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Robertsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robertsson gets back to full guard.
Robertsson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertsson circles away.
Robertsson tries to counter with a clinch but Silva shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Silva.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva tries to work over Robertsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertssons head.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robertsson's coach down at London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Robertsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Robertsson controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robertsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertsson.
Robertsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertsson.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Robertsson avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robertsson is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva moves into the clinch.
Robertsson blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to work over Robertsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertsson.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Robertsson.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Robertsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Robertsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertsson throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Robertsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robertsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Robertsson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertsson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Robertsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertsson, not yet.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Robertsson tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Robertsson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Robertsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva moves to clinch but Robertsson breaks away
and Robertsson counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Robertsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Robertsson throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertsson's guard. Nice move by Silva!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva won't allow Robertsson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Felix Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva misses with a hook
and Robertsson counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Robertsson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Robertsson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertsson can do to turn this around?
Robertsson being controlled here momentarily.
Robertsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is trying to keep Robertsson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Robertsson controls the action.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Robertsson avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robertsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Robertsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Robertsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is looking to control Robertsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Robertsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robertsson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertsson's back!
Robertsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Robertsson is keeping busy.
Silva controlling from the back.
Robertsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Silva keeps control of the position as Robertsson tries to break free.
Silva has good solid back control here.
Robertsson tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Silva!
Felix Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gallo (ranked 1329 p4p, 146 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 1735 p4p, 179 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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262 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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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 Los Angeles, Juan Gallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Gallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Gallo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gallo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gallo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gallo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gallo misses the jab.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gallo.
Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gallo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gallo lands with a right hand.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gallo lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith defending well as Gallo loads up on a big left hand.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gallos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with a left hand
and Gallo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gallo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gallo moved out of range.
Gallo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith scores with a jab. Gallo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Gallo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Gallo.
Gallo digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallo.
Gallo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gallo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gallo connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up John Smith's cut even more.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallo lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Gallo lands with a good body shot.
Gallo lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Gallo stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gallo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo throws a monster overhand right that drops Smith! Gallo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Gallo!
Our winner, Juan Gallo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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