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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Trayans (ranked 3987 p4p, 6491 weight class) and Jank Stank (ranked 442 p4p, 571 weight class). Trayans's entrance music is Non-Natty Anthem. A fine choice. Stank has chosen lil darkie x eddison - drink my piss you nasty slut yeah yeah as his entrance music. Jank Stank has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Trayans's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Trayans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jank Stank!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trayans cracks Stank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Jank Stank has been cut.
Stank throws a right hand that Trayans ducks under and follows up with a left that Trayans also avoids with ease.
Stank catches Trayans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trayans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trayans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stank throws a hook but Trayans avoids it easily.
Trayans throws a body punch but Stank moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trayans - that will leave a mark!
Stank cracks Trayans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stank throws a right hand that Trayans ducks under and follows up with a left that Trayans also avoids with ease.
Trayans scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Trayans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trayans slips under a jab.
Trayans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trayans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trayans.
 Stank is rocked!
Stank throws out a loose jab but Trayans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stank just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTrayans.
Stank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stank throws a jab but it's blocked by Trayans.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Trayans! Stank is out on his feet! Trayans rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stank is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stank is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Trayans!
Tom Trayans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jank Stank spoke after the fight, saying 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coyle (ranked 3434 p4p, 4923 weight class) and Emir Dervisevic (ranked 372 p4p, 469 weight class). Emir Dervisevic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Coyle's 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Coyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emir Dervisevic!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dervisevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coyle gets the takedown into side control.
Dervisevic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Coyle dodges the punch combination from Dervisevic.
Dervisevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyle is working Dervisevic over against the cage.
Coyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coyle clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coyle trying to land knees to the body.
Dervisevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coyle breaks from the clinch.
Coyle shoots and misses
and Dervisevic counters with a three punch combo that has Coyle backing up. Coyle nods at Dervisevic to acknowledge the strikes.
Coyle misses with a takedown attempt
and Dervisevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Chris Coyle has been cut.
Coyle pushes Dervisevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Coyle wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Coyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coyle breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dervisevic.
Coyle throws a wild hook but Dervisevic just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Coyle gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Dervisevic raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emir Dervisevic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 3289 p4p, 23691 weight class) and Kirk Fitzpatrick (ranked 340 p4p, 506 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Da Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Santiago controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Fitzpatrick is looking to break free of the clinch but Da Santiago has double underhooks.
Fitzpatrick works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Da Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Santiago is retaining full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Santiago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Da Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago lands a damaging elbow.
Da Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzpatrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzpatrick's face.
Fitzpatrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Santiago pushes Fitzpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Santiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzpatrick blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Santiago breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Santiago but Da Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Santiago takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
Fitzpatrick looking for a takedown.
Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Da Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Santiago rushes Fitzpatrick and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago lands a right hand.
Da Santiago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Santiago.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Santiago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzpatrick can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow to the forehead.
Da Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Santiago tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Da Santiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago darts in and clinches Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Santiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Da Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fitzpatrick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fitzpatrick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fitzpatrick!
Da Santiago pushes Fitzpatrick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fitzpatrick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Santiago sneaks back into half guard.
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitzpatrick pulls his head out easily.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura but Da Santiago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzpatrick to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fitzpatrick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Santiago sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Fitzpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Santiago is looking for a sweep. Fitzpatrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzpatrick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Santiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzpatrick.
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Da Santiago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Da Santiago clinches with his opponent.
Fitzpatrick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitzpatrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Santiago is looking to clinch.
Da Santiago lands with a hook. Fitzpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Santiago rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Da Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Santiago lands a jab to Fitzpatrick's midsection.
That kick from Da Santiago tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but Da Santiago shows good takedown defense.
Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Da Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick scores with a takedown into Da Santiago's guard.
Da Santiago wriggles free and stands up.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Fitzpatrick circles away.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Santiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzpatrick eats them both and turns towards Da Santiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A good leg kick by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago has managed to clinch.
Da Santiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Da Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzpatrick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Da Santiago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Da Santiago trying to control the position but instead, Fitzpatrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Santiago into the cage.
Da Santiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Da Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Santiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Da Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Da Santiago - that landed with a thud.
Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick wants a takedown.
Da Santiago is pressed up against the cage. Fitzpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Santiago down to the mat. Da Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooh!!! Da Santiago has knocked Fitzpatrick down with a huge combo! Da Santiago steps away and waves a wobbly Fitzpatrick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Santiago finish him?
Da Santiago clinches up against the cage.
Da Santiago with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Santiago connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Fitzpatrick to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Da Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessio Da Santiago!
Our winner, Alessio Da Santiago, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pollo Sanchez (ranked 3781 p4p, 4751 weight class) and Maxwell Leaf (ranked 457 p4p, 531 weight class). Pollo Sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pollo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaf shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leaf manages to circle out of the way.
Leaf looking to score a takedown here. Sanchez is defending well but Leaf drives through and ends up in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leaf controls the pace.
Leaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Leaf is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Leaf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leaf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Leaf getting side control.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Leaf's head to control him but Leaf postures up.
Leaf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Leaf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leaf controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leaf gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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.
Leaf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Leaf pushes him away.
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Special Ops N7 Training , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Leaf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leaf fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leaf throwing strikes here but Sanchez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leaf controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Leaf pushes him away.
Leaf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf lands with some strikes.
Leaf with shots to the head and body - Sanchez looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Leaf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Leaf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leaf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Leaf.
Leaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf 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.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Leaf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leaf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Leaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leaf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Leaf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leaf wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Leaf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Leaf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been informed that Leaf has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Leaf is controlling the pace.
Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leaf is continuing to stall.
Maxwell Leaf has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leaf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Leaf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leaf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leaf staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaf has knee on belly momentarily but Sanchez bucks him off and regains half guard.
Leaf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control but Leaf is keeping busy.
Leaf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Leaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sanchez clinches up with Leaf and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Leaf gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Leaf wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez presses Leaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Leaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pollo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Leaf.
Leaf tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxwell Leaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Leaf prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Leaf's ribcage. Leaf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leaf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leaf is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maxwell Leaf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Leaf blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Leaf goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leaf with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Leaf goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Pollo Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leaf dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Leaf's head and hops out.
Leaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Leaf. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leaf content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leaf is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to keep Leaf in close.
Leaf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Leaf the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pollo Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leaf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Leaf!
Maxwell Leaf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Wagner (ranked 2706 p4p, 2743 weight class) and Tim Blood (ranked 346 p4p, 355 weight class). Lars Wagner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blood!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blood shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blood, pushing him back against the cage.
Blood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagner up against the cage.
Wagner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Blood.
Wagner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blood smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Wagner.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Wagner.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wagner wants it to stay on the feet.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blood on the side of the head.
Blood dodges the punch combination from Wagner.
Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wagner showed some decent athleticism there.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Blood works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Wagner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wagner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wagner gets to his feet. Blood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Blood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blood shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Wagner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wagner tries to clinch up but Blood circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wagner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Blood persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner is looking to clinch.
Wagner wants to clinch.
Blood is looking for the big counter here.
Wagner digs a good hook to Blood's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner looks to land a combination but Blood avoids it well.
Blood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blood defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner stuffs the takedown attempt from Blood. Blood gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Wagner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wagner tries to clinch there but Blood circles away.
Blood takes one to the side of the head.
Lars Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wagner, pushing him back against the cage.
Wagner tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood breaks from the clinch.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Wagner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Blood persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Blood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blood has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Wagner stuffs the takedown.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Blood.
Wagner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Blood on that attempt.
Wagner tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Lars Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner slaps away a takedown attempt from Blood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blood clinches with his opponent.
Blood goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wagner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blood sprawls well initially but Wagner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wagner is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blood can do to turn this around?
Blood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner wants to stand up but Blood has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Blood wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Wagner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagner tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blood gets caught flat footed, as Wagner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wagner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blood is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood is trying to keep Wagner in close.
Wagner stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blood is controlling Wagner's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blood looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Wagner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wagner leaves Blood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wagner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blood with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
And Blood tries to counter it with a takedown but Wagner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blood has his takedown stuffed
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Blood.
Blood takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Blood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws the left hand but Blood avoids the punch easily.
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner throws a hook but Blood blocks it.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner darts in and clinches Blood up against the cage.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blood tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Wagner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blood is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Blood's takedown attempt.
Blood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blood tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wagner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Blood's ribcage. Blood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blood misses with a knee to the head.
Blood wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blood jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Blood around his waist. Blood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blood blocking some punches.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Blood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wagner is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Wagner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wagner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Blood circles away.
Wagner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blood moves out of range of the body kick.
Blood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
Tim Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lars Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wagner throws a series of punches but Blood moves out of range.
Blood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Wagner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Spite (ranked 2109 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Pedro Gomez (ranked 291 p4p, 527 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Spite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Spite appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
and Spite counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spite punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Spite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Spite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nicky Spite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gomez.
Spite lands with a nice combination. Gomez backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Spite as Gomez shoots in.
No joy there for Spite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spite is looking to wear down Gomez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Spite sprawls well.
Spite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Spite.
Spite misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gomez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
Spite throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spite defends it well.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Spite.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Spite counters with a stiff right hand.
Spite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spite cracks Gomez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spite lands a body shot.
Spite walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spite throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez with the counter takedown but Spite avoids it easily.
Spite fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spite throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomez is looking to score with low kicks.
Spite was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
and Spite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Spite with that takedown attempt.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Spite keeps moving.
Spite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez cracks Spite with a solid left hand.
Gomez advances position into side control!
Gomez controlling from side mount.
Spite manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomez's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Spite dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spite connects with a body shot.
Spite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicky Spite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spite throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spite checks a leg kick.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spite throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicky Spite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite gets a takedown into half guard.
Spite is working for a kimura here but Gomez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Spite's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Spite has locked up a guillotine! Spite's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gomez is holding on here and Spite must be using up a lot of energy. Gomez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Spite gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nicky Spite!
Nicky Spite 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between William Lati (ranked 3652 p4p, 2644 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 415 p4p, 328 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lati might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ye- Burna Boy. The key to victory for William Lati has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lati falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayden counters with a solid body kick.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lati misses with a hook
and Hayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayden.
Lati keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden looking to pass the guard.
Hayden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
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.
Lati has control of Hayden's left arm, preventing Hayden from doing any damage.
Lati's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lati misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayden counters with an outside leg kick.
Lati throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lati throws a combination that misses
and Hayden counters with a body kick that stops Lati in his tracks momentarily.
Lati scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lati misses with a hook
and Hayden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lati wants to get back to his feet but Hayden passes into half guard.
Hayden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lati has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayden not doing much here.
Hayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden is thwarting Lati's attempts to control the position.
Hayden seems to be looking for submissions.
Lati moves into full guard.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
Hayden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lati haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lati wants to sweep but no luck.
Lati trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lati lands a left and a right that send Hayden crashing to the mat, dazed. Lati thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hayden is rocked!
It looks like Clay Hayden has been cut.
Hayden misses with the body kick
and Lati counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Lati!
After the big win, William Lati made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rammsie Hartmann (ranked 1527 p4p, 3255 weight class) and Lord Mammon (ranked 228 p4p, 420 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rammsie Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Mammon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammon rushes Hartmann and presses him up against the cage.
Mammon keeps control of Hartmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mammon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mammon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hartmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mammon.
Mammon has Hartmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mammon has Hartmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartmann can't break the clinch.
Mammon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mammon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartmann controls his hands.
Mammon has Hartmann pressed against the cage, preventing Hartmann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mammon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartmann controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon keeps control of Hartmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Mammon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hartmann, pushing him back against the cage.
Mammon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mammon lands a left hand.
Hartmann goes for a takedown attempt but Mammon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mammon clinches up against the cage.
Mammon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartmann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mammon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rammsie Hartmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mammon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mammon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mammon catches Hartmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammon, pushing him back against the cage.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartmann.
Mammon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hartmann backwards.
Mammon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mammon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammon misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Mammon.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hartmann's elbow.
Mammon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Hartmann is rocked!
Hartmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Mammon fails to land.
Oh Hartmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartmann blocking some punches.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Hartmann.
Hartmann blocks an uppercut.
Mammon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mammon.
Mammon lands a body shot.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon dips a shoulder and cracks Hartmann with a mighty uppercut! Hartmann falls back against the cage and Mammon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hartmann is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mammon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Mammon!
A victorious Lord Mammon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reno Rocca (ranked 2046 p4p, 2280 weight class) and Joe Senior (ranked 276 p4p, 301 weight class). Rocca comes to the cage accompanied by Avenues and Alleyways/Rancid. This should be fireworks!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reno Rocca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Senior!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Senior was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocca.
Senior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocca defends it well.
Rocca clinches up with Senior and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocca trying to land knees to the body.
Senior prevents a body shot from Rocca.
A right hand to the body from Rocca.
Rocca lands an elbow just above Senior 's eye.
It looks like Joe Senior has been cut.
Rocca lands with a right to the head.
Rocca lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rocca.
Rocca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocca lands the left hand.
Senior is looking to clinch but Rocca is avoiding it.
Senior avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocca is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Rocca misses
and Senior counters with a shoot takedown. Rocca fights it but they end up in guard.
Senior wants to control from the top but Rocca keeps moving.
Rocca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Senior defends well.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Rocca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Senior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocca is looking to stand up but Senior won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senior looking for a sweep. Not yet Senior, not yet.
Rocca is stalling in the full guard.
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Senior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Senior is trying to control the position but Rocca postures up.
Rocca would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocca looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocca has Senior up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocca displaying some good clinch control by pressing Senior up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rocca.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Senior or not.
Nice body punch from Rocca - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Rocca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rocca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Senior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Senior.
Rocca throws Senior to one side and escapes!
Rocca catches Senior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocca tries to close the distance and clinch but Senior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Senior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reno Rocca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocca tries to sprawl but Senior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rocca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Senior wants to control but Rocca is keeping him busy.
Senior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rocca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senior can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior trying to pass the guard but Rocca defending well.
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily.
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily.
Rocca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Senior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocca keeps working.
Rocca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Senior working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.
Senior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senior wants to control but Rocca is keeping him busy.
Senior trying to mount his opponent but Rocca defends it.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
Senior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocca trying to control but Senior postures up.
Senior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Senior is trying to control. Rocca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Senior seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Senior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Senior trying to control from half guard but Rocca is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Senior is trying to control. Rocca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily.
Senior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Senior.
Senior has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rocca defend it? Senior steps over the head and cranks it - Rocca is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Senior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Senior!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 527 p4p, 1454 weight class) and Vicente Escalante (ranked 73 p4p, 197 weight class). Garcia comes into the arena with S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Escalante.
Escalante's coach down at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Escalante's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Escalante tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.
Escalante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Escalante slips a straight right by Garcia.
Escalante now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escalante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escalante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escalante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escalante throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Escalante slips the punch.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Escalante's shoulder, as Escalante tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escalante. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Escalante swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Escalante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escalante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Escalante scores with a four punch combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Escalante.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia rushes Escalante and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Garcia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Escalante scores with a four punch combination!
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escalante. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escalante blocks a jab.
Escalante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escalante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escalante. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Escalante.
Escalante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escalante throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Escalante.
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia cracks Escalante with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Escalante.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia throws a hook but Escalante blocks it.
Escalante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Escalante on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia slips a jab from Escalante.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escalante takes one to the chin there.
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escalante misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Garcia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escalante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escalante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escalante looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Escalante misses with a looping right.
Escalante scores with a nice head shot.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escalante.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escalante swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Escalante.
Garcia throws a hook but Escalante avoids it easily.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Escalante
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Escalante moved out of range nicely.
Escalante is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Escalante scores with a leg kick.
Escalante swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Escalante lands a jab to the head.
Escalante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Escalante against the cage.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escalante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escalante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Vicente Escalante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escalante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia cracks Escalante with a good jab.
Garcia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Escalante back to the cage. Garcia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escalante. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Escalante.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Escalante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Escalante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escalante lands a slapping body shot.
Escalante throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escalante.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
Escalante cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Escalante's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Escalante.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Escalante saw that one coming.
Escalante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escalante on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia catches Escalante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Escalante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escalante.
It seemed like Escalante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Escalante.
A little jabbing left from Escalante on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Escalante is just out of range.
Escalante misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Escalante counter with a right hand.
Escalante throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Escalante throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Escalante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Escalante against the cage.
Escalante manages to break the clinch.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escalante lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Escalante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia 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.
Escalante scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Escalante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escalante scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escalante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Escalante slams his shin into Garcia's torso.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia moves out of range as Escalante strikes.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garcia duly obliges.
Escalante misses the jab.
Escalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escalante scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escalante lands a lovely overhand right.
Escalante with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante slips a jab from Garcia.
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
Escalante has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante can't break the clinch.
Escalante manages to break the clinch.
Escalante walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Escalante.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escalante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escalante throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
Escalante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Escalante circles away.
Escalante thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Escalante is just out of range.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia checks a low kick from Escalante.
As Escalante tries to get set, Garcia tries to push him back and clinch up but Escalante manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Escalante counters with a left to the body.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
Escalante throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Escalante didn't see that one coming.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Escalante moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escalante misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escalante.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escalante is rocked!
Garcia walks into a jab.
Escalante is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante seems to have recovered his senses.
Escalante missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escalante throws a body kick that misses.
Escalante stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escalante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escalante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escalante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Escalante pushes him off.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escalante.
Escalante steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Escalante's head but Escalante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escalante is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Escalante should have avoided that one.
Escalante throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Escalante takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Escalante scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook but Escalante avoids it easily.
Garcia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A left lands for Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mickey Garcia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia misses the jab.
That kick from Escalante tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escalante walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Escalante misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
Escalante throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Escalante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escalante was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escalante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escalante scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia slips a jab from Escalante.
Escalante throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Escalante throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Escalante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Escalante settles back down.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Escalante lands the left hand.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Escalante.
Garcia swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
Escalante throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escalante is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante blocks a jab.
Escalante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
Escalante is trying to push Garcia away but Garcia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escalante has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Escalante missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Escalante is predictable there
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Escalante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Escalante scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia is looking to counter the offense by Escalante and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Escalante lands with a cross.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Garcia misses.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Escalante slips a straight right by Garcia.
Escalante tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia throws a hook but Escalante blocks it.
Escalante tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escalante tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia cracks Escalante with a right hand to 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!
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Escalante throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Escalante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia jabs Escalante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escalante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Escalante.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Escalante against the cage.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Escalante avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia has Escalante pressed against the cage, preventing Escalante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Escalante wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escalante misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Escalante throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Escalante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Escalante counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mickey Garcia will probably get the nod.
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!
Escalante throws a head kick that misses.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Escalante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Escalante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Escalante just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Garcia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escalante.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Escalante manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escalante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia cracks Escalante with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escalante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Escalante misses with a body shot.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Escalante.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Escalante counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escalante throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Escalante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Escalante knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escalante.
Escalante misses with a hook.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia cracks Escalante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escalante slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escalante throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Escalante moves away and avoids it.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Escalante against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
An inside leg kick from Escalante misses.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escalante lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garcia works Escalante's body with a nice hook.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escalante lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Escalante throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Escalante loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Escalante lands a jab to the head.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escalante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Escalante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escalante.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escalante lands an overhand right.
That kick from Escalante tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Escalante saw that one coming.
Escalante was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
Escalante throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Escalante is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Escalante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escalante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escalante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia tries to bum rush Escalante with a series of wild strikes but Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Escalante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escalante has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vicente Escalante made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Mickey Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.
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