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CMMA 48 Marius vs Dinapoli PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loukas Kouyialis (ranked 5532 p4p, 23747 weight class) and Josh Roughan (ranked 539 p4p, 625 weight class). Josh Roughan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Loukas Kouyialis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Roughan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouyialis lands a body shot.
Kouyialis works the jab nicely.
Kouyialis works Roughan's body with a nice hook.
Kouyialis lands a body shot.
Kouyialis connects with a jab.
Roughan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kouyialis as he avoids it easily.
Kouyialis lands a head shot.
Loukas Kouyialis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Roughan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kouyialis thuds a left hand into Roughan's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roughan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Roughan is rocked!
Kouyialis lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Roughan - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kouyialis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loukas Kouyialis!
Our winner, Loukas Kouyialis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kekot Koket (ranked 5975 p4p, 5856 weight class) and Slomo Rosensteiner (ranked 463 p4p, 461 weight class). Kekot Koket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kekot Koket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slomo Rosensteiner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Koket.
Rosensteiner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koket can pounce on him.
Rosensteiner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rosensteiner is standing up over Koket. Koket looks to escape but Rosensteiner dives into side control.
Rosensteiner throws a strike aimed at the side of Koket's head but Koket avoids it well.
Rosensteiner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosensteiner looking to secure an arm triangle but Koket defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosensteiner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Koket defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rosensteiner.
Rosensteiner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosensteiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rosensteiner controlling the position easily from mount.
Rosensteiner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rosensteiner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rosensteiner landing shots from mount.
Rosensteiner lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosensteiner working Koket over with strikes here.
Rosensteiner controlling from mount.
Rosensteiner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rosensteiner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rosensteiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rosensteiner throws some wild stikes that Koket manages to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosensteiner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Koket manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rosensteiner happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koket is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rosensteiner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rosensteiner is trying to get an arm triangle but Koket is defending well.
Koket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosensteiner on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rosensteiner controlling the position from side mount.
Rosensteiner lands an elbow.
Rosensteiner happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koket is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rosensteiner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koket prevents Rosensteiner from moving into mount.
Rosensteiner looking to control but instead Koket has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rosensteiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slomo Rosensteiner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rosensteiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rosensteiner.
Rosensteiner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rosensteiner is trying to maintain a safe position but Koket gets an underhook and turns Rosensteiner into the cage.
Koket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosensteiner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koket blocks it with crossed arms.
Koket breaks the clinch.
Koket throws a right and a left that Rosensteiner avoids nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rosensteiner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Koket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rosensteiner circles away quickly and effectively.
Rosensteiner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kekot Koket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koket throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rosensteiner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rosensteiner has managed to clinch.
Rosensteiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koket lands a leg kick that knocks Rosensteiner off balance momentarily.
Rosensteiner clinches up against the cage.
Koket with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Rosensteiner.
Koket breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koket thumps Rosensteiner with a low kick.
Rosensteiner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rosensteiner checks a low kick from Koket.
Rosensteiner has managed to clinch.
Rosensteiner takes a shot to the head.
Rosensteiner dodges an elbow strike from Koket.
Rosensteiner blocks a body shot from Koket.
Rosensteiner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rosensteiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koket lands a body punch.
Rosensteiner blocks the elbow strike.
Rosensteiner has Koket pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koket wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Rosensteiner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koket struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosensteiner controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosensteiner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koket is trying to keep an underhook but Rosensteiner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosensteiner decides to return to a standing position.
Koket pushes Rosensteiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Koket is trying to maintain a safe position but Rosensteiner gets an underhook and turns Koket into the cage.
Rosensteiner fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Koket's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rosensteiner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kekot Koket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slomo Rosensteiner.
Koket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rosensteiner pulls guard successfully.
Koket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rosensteiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koket has managed to get both his arms back between Rosensteiner's legs - danger averted.
Slomo Rosensteiner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosensteiner pushes a forearm under Koket's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Koket is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slomo Rosensteiner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Slomo Rosensteiner thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bautista Laguna (ranked 3401 p4p, 2979 weight class) and Rafael Vasconcelos (ranked 446 p4p, 400 weight class). Bautista Laguna is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bautista Laguna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laguna clinches.
A shot in the inside from Laguna.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laguna.
Laguna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasconcelos is trying to break the clinch but Laguna has him pressed against the cage.
Laguna works on Vasconcelos's body with a couple of short punches.
Laguna gets through Vasconcelos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laguna is leaning against Vasconcelos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laguna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos looks winded!
Laguna works on Vasconcelos's body with a couple of short punches.
Laguna lands a nice shot to the body.
Laguna lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laguna presses Vasconcelos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laguna tries to work over Vasconcelos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laguna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laguna scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Laguna.
Laguna lands a nice uppercut.
Laguna pulls guard.
Laguna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laguna to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vasconcelos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laguna pulls down on the head and he's put Vasconcelos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bautista Laguna!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 1950 p4p, 2892 weight class) and Frankie Fellatio (ranked 231 p4p, 314 weight class). Fellatio has chosen Relax, Frankie goes to Hollywood as his entrance music. The key to victory for Chakree Somchai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Fellatio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Somchai.
Fellatio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Somchai throws a leg kick
and Fellatio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Somchai won't be happy with that.
Fellatio throws an elbow but Somchai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fellatio trying to control the action but Somchai is working from the bottom.
Somchai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fellatio on the ground.
Fellatio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fellatio slows the pace down.
Somchai can't do much from the bottom here.
Somchai is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Fellatio.
Somchai tries to escape but Fellatio is in control.
Somchai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fellatio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fellatio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Somchai, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somchai is not content to let Fellatio control the position.
Fellatio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Somchai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Somchai is trying to get back to full guard.
Fellatio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Somchai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Somchai is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fellatio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fellatio is working for a kimura but Somchai is defending it quite comfortably.
Somchai won't allow Fellatio to pass to mount.
Somchai moves into full guard.
Fellatio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somchai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somchai keeping moving, preventing Fellatio from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Somchai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fellatio swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fellatio misses the shot to the body.
Somchai throwing a counter right hand but Fellatio manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Fellatio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Somchai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fellatio just misses with a punch to the body.
Fellatio misses with a double jab.
Somchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fellatio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somchai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fellatio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Somchai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fellatio takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Somchai does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fellatio's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Somchai.
Chakree Somchai is winning the standup battle so far.
Somchai scores with a nice body kick.
Somchai thows a body kick. Fellatio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frankie Fellatio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Somchai lands but Fellatio takes it in his stride.
Fellatio throws a body shot but no joy.
Somchai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Somchai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somchai, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellatio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somchai can pounce on him.
Somchai avoids the body shot from Fellatio.
Fellatio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somchai is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellatio thows a leg kick but Somchai checks it
and Fellatio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somchai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fellatio. That did some damage!
Somchai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Somchai throws a series of strikes that have Fellatio backpedaling.
Fellatio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Somchai's head coaches at Paris & Sons Training Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Somchai moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a head kick but Fellatio moves out of range.
Fellatio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Somchai rather than just go for the knockout.
Somchai throws a series of punches but Fellatio avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Fellatio misses.
Somchai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fellatio manages to circle out of the way.
Somchai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fellatio on the side of the head.
Somchai lands the left hand.
Fellatio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Somchai checks it well.
Fellatio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fellatio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Somchai throws a hook to the side of Fellatio's head but Fellatio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellatio throws a looping overhand right but Somchai ducks down to avoid it.
Somchai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somchai looks to throw the jab but Fellatio is out of range.
Somchai misses with a few strikes there.
And Fellatio tries to counter it with a takedown but Somchai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Somchai connects with a jab.
Fellatio shoots in and drives through. Somchai sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fellatio misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fellatio checks a leg kick.
Fellatio throws a jab but it's blocked by Somchai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that second round.
That's time! Somchai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Somchai is looking to slow Fellatio down with leg kicks.
Somchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fellatio manages to avoid it.
Somchai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fellatio.
Somchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fellatio can do to turn this around?
Somchai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fellatio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Somchai.
Fellatio throws a right hand that misses
and Somchai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fellatio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellatio misses with a looping right.
Fellatio misses with a hook
and Somchai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fellatio's knee momentarily.
Fellatio lands a right hook to the body.
Fellatio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Fellatio moves out of range easily.
Somchai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fellatio lands a jab.
Somchai connects with a right hand. Fellatio shakes it off.
Fellatio throws a leg kick but Somchai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fellatio manages to avoid it.
Somchai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fellatio looks to land a combination. Somchai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fellatio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Somchai counters with a head kick. That will keep Fellatio thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fellatio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fellatio misses with a wild combination.
Somchai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fellatio looks for a takedown but Somchai sprawls well.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Fellatio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a nice head kick!
Chakree Somchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fellatio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Somchai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Somchai looks to score with a jab to the body but Fellatio is just out of range.
Somchai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fellatio looks to score with a jab to the body but Somchai is just out of range.
Fellatio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somchai.
Fellatio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somchai.
Fellatio throws a body punch but Somchai moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fellatio moves away.
Fellatio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Somchai misses with a wild combination.
Fellatio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Somchai's waist but Somchai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fellatio off to one side.
Somchai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Somchai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somchai throws out a powerful jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chakree Somchai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Somchai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakree Somchai!
A relieved looking Chakree Somchai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bowen Jr (ranked 2299 p4p, 2458 weight class) and Issac Vernon (ranked 286 p4p, 306 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Bowen Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Issac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowen Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vernon somewhat.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vernon misses with a right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vernon thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Bowen Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowen Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Vernon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowen Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Bowen Jr's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vernon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bowen Jr will feel that in the morning.
Bobby Bowen Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowen Jr takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Vernon tries to clinch but Bowen Jr is having none of it.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowen Jr is just out of range.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bowen Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vernon.
Vernon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowen Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vernon scrambles back to his feet.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick by Bowen Jr misses
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon not doing much here.
Bowen Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vernon on the ground.
Vernon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vernon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowen Jr is just riding it out for now. Vernon eventually gives up the hold.
Vernon is looking for a kimura but Bowen Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vernon to get the leverage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vernon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vernon prevents Bowen Jr from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
Bowen Jr is looking to escape.
Bowen Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vernon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowen Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vernon.
Vernon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vernon is nestled in close to Bowen Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vernon wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowen Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowen Jr is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowen Jr taking some punishment here, with Vernon in his half guard.
Vernon lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Vernon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bowen Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vernon misses with a body punch
letting Bowen Jr counter with a right hand.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Bowen Jr with an uppercut!
Vernon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowen Jr tries to bum rush Vernon with a series of wild strikes but Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowen Jr throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vernon fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowen Jr. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowen Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Bobby Bowen Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Bowen Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon is looking to slow Bowen Jr down with leg kicks.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen Jr.
A nice side step and Vernon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon jabs Bowen Jr right on the nose. Bowen Jr blinks but takes it well.
Vernon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vernon fakes the leg kick and cracks Bowen Jr in the body.
Vernon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowen Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Vernon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vernon lands a nice short elbow.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Bowen Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Vernon.
Vernon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowen Jr is looking to escape.
Vernon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vernon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowen Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bowen Jr tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vernon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
A head kick misses from Bowen Jr.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowen Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bowen Jr moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Vernon connects with a body shot that sends Bowen Jr's belly button to the back.
Bowen Jr misses with an uppercut.
Vernon throws a big counter head kick but Bowen Jr avoids it with no problem.
Vernon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowen Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Vernon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Vernon lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bowen Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vernon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowen Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowen Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vernon lands with a right hand.
Vernon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bowen Jr is able to avoid easily.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vernon misses with a jab to the body
and Bowen Jr counters with a series of strikes. Vernon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vernon misses with a takedown attempt - Bowen Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowen Jr misses with a head kick.
Bowen Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Bowen Jr is looking to wear down Vernon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowen Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowen Jr.
Nice defenses there by Vernon.
Bobby Bowen Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vernon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowen Jr on the side of the head.
Bowen Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowen Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Bowen Jr's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Bowen Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vernon swinging wildly here.
Vernon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vernon works the jab nicely.
Vernon moves to clinch but Bowen Jr breaks away
and Bowen Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bowen Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Issac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowen Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Vernon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowen Jr's waist but Bowen Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vernon off to one side.
Bobby Bowen Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issac Vernon.
Vernon with the inside leg kick.
Vernon scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Bowen Jr.
Well Vernon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!
Issac Vernon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan De Vries (ranked 3209 p4p, 2543 weight class) and Danny Sullivan (ranked 337 p4p, 285 weight class). Sullivan has chosen The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stefan De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from De Vries. Those never looked like landing.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
Sullivan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Vries.
De Vries moves out of range as Sullivan strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. De Vries does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Vries cracks Sullivan with an open hand slap.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and De Vries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a hook. De Vries ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from De Vries misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan misses with a hook
and De Vries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a poor cross that misses
and De Vries counters with a left to the body.
Sullivan scores with the left hand. De Vries knows he should have avoided that one.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from De Vries.
Sullivan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sullivan throws a hook but De Vries blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from De Vries misses its target.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from De Vries.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Danny Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Vries lands a nice shot that snaps Sullivan's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from De Vries.
Sullivan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan throws a nice head kick!
Sullivan keeps De Vries at a distance using the push kick.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but De Vries moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but De Vries slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on De Vries's shoulder, as De Vries tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan pushes De Vries away with a front kick.
De Vries takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sullivan throws a head kick but De Vries moves out of range.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vries was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
A little feinted left hand from De Vries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sullivan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
De Vries tests Sullivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Vries misses with a lunging right hand
and Sullivan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Vries avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sullivan. Beautiful body shot.
De Vries just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Sullivan slams his shin into De Vries's torso.
De Vries misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
De Vries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sullivan cracks De Vries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sullivan cracks De Vries with a good jab.
Sullivan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sullivan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sullivan lands a lovely overhand right.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the body
and De Vries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Vries dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Nice body punch from De Vries.
Sullivan walks into a jab.
Danny Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sullivan.
De Vries throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vries loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan scores with a spinning back kick!
De Vries slips a straight right by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan lunges at De Vries with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Vries's hand.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 De Vries is rocked!
De Vries misses with an uppercut
and Sullivan scores with a counter punch that sends De Vries to the canvas! Sullivan smells blood - he's punishing De Vries with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! De Vries has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Sullivan!
In his post fight interview, Danny Sullivan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Malayon (ranked 2066 p4p, 2635 weight class) and Chris Morton (ranked 282 p4p, 342 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Malayon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Morton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malayon has Morton up against the cage in a clinch.
Morton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morton working aggressively here.
Malayon jumps guard and drags Morton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malayon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morton manages to get himself to full guard.
Malayon tries to free his leg and advance position but Morton is retaining full guard.
Morton can't keep his opponent in guard - Malayon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malayon is looking to advance position but Morton won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morton kicks Malayon off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morton wants it to stay on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morton throws a nice looking combination but Malayon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morton tries to bum rush Malayon with a series of wild strikes but Malayon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malayon clinches.
Come on Morton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malayon jumps guard.
Morton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malayon's guard.
Malayon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morton wants to get up but he can't break Malayon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malayon, up you get!
Malayon darts in looking for a takedown but Morton gets double underhooks and turns Malayon into the cage.
Morton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morton fails to land with a series of punches.
Morton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malayon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morton throws a nice looking combination but Malayon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malayon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morton sprawls well. Morton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malayon gets slowly back to his feet.
Morton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Malayon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malayon eats them both and turns towards Morton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chris Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malayon counters with a takedown into side control.
Malayon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morton!
Morton is controlling an arm, preventing Malayon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Malayon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morton is on top in guard.
Morton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malayon's guard.
Malayon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malayon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Malayon is proving hard to escape from.
Malayon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morton is aware though and is defending well.
Morton wants to stand and escape but instead Malayon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malayon slips nicely into half guard.
Malayon wants to pass to mount but Morton is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Morton dominated that round.
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.
Morton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malayon counters with a takedown into side control.
Morton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Morton gets tackled into the cage by Malayon. Malayon maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Morton.
Malayon is trying to pull guard but Morton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malayon tries to pull guard but Morton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malayon fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Malayon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malayon jumps into guard, dragging Morton to the mat.
Morton wanted to stand there but Malayon had control of the position.
Greg Malayon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malayon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Morton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Malayon has tightened it up now! Morton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greg Malayon!
Greg Malayon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 1771 weight class) and Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 248 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Gates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Martinez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez darts in and clinches Gates up against the cage.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
Gates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gates misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries a body shot but Gates blocks it.
Gates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Gates's head.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Gates controls the action.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gates.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Gates.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gates controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martinez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gates's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martinez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Gates lands a left hand.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez tries a body shot but Gates blocks it.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gates.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike.
Gates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez tries to work over Gates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gates tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates taking a breather.
Martinez pushes Gates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martinez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gates regains guard immediately.
Martinez stays in close to Gates's body and controls the position.
Martinez is in close to Gates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Martinez 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.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
Martinez trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gates there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Gates's head but Gates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Martinez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martinez.
Martinez pushes Gates up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gates is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Gates controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Gates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martinez scores with a sloppy right hand. Gates should have avoided that one.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Martinez thuds his right hand into Gates's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinez looks for the body kick but Gates saw that one coming.
Gates appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martinez with a jab.
Donk. Martinez catches Gates right on the button with a cross.
Gates misses with a lunging right hand
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Gates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinez darts in and clinches Gates up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Gates's head.
Gates misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martinez lands an elbow inside.
Gates prevents a body shot from Martinez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gates.
Martinez lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Charlie Gates has been cut.
Gates pushes Martinez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gates can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Javier Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martinez looking for a takedown.
Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gates appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gates.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates staying out of range there.
Javier Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gates swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez cracks Gates with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Gates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Gates is avoiding it.
Gates is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gates, which made it look bad.
It looked like Gates wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but Gates slips the punch.
Gates is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gates thuds a left hand into Martinez's body.
Gates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Gates ducks right into an uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Gates didn't see that one coming.
Gates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez lands with a hook. Gates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Gates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Gates saw that one coming.
Gates takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Gates slips under a jab from Martinez.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Gates slips under a jab.
Gates is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez connects with the punch.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gates drops his hands momentarily and Martinez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Gates's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gates clobbers Martinez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martinez misses with a right hand
and Gates counters with a series of strikes. Martinez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gates.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gates's elbow.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatess head.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gates.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Gates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gates tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gates throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Gates avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez lands a left hand.
Martinez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gates.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gates.
Gates struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Gates is trying to maintain a safe position but Martinez gets an underhook and turns Gates into the cage.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gates controls his hands.
Gates tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Gates avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gates.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Gates controls the action.
Gates blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez tries to work over Gates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Gates's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gates's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez tries a body shot but Gates blocks it.
Martinez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Gates working aggressively here.
A short left from Martinez.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gates's elbow.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Gates avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
Gates swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands an uppercut.
Martinez cracks Gates with a nice body shot.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Martinez tries to work over Gates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Gates's ribcage. Gates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Gates 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
Javier Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Martinez pushes Gates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gates pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charlie Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.
Martinez lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Escobar (ranked 1362 p4p, 1742 weight class) and Jake Rizzo (ranked 187 p4p, 240 weight class). Rizzo has chosen Mastodon - Blood and Thunder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake Rizzo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Rizzo.
It looks like Dante Escobar has been cut.
Rizzo misses with a wild combination.
Escobar drops his hands for a split second and Rizzo immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Escobar face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Rizzo follows up with a right hand that knocks Escobar into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Rizzo!
A victorious Jake Rizzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 848 p4p, 490 weight class) and Joe Dinapoli (ranked 127 p4p, 71 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaius Marius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Marius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Marius's head.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius lands an uppercut.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius lands a nice uppercut.
Marius blocking some punches.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariuss head.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius takes a shot to the head.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli lands a body punch.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marius.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli cracks Marius with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Marius prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dinapoli can turn it around.
Marius letting Dinapoli take a breather here.
Marius tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Dinapoli's ribcage. Dinapoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marius misses with some punches.
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Dinapoli tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
I was talking to Marius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marius is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Marius.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinapoli or not.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Marius.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
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!
Marius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marius lands with a right to the head.
Marius misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marius misses with a wild body shot.
Marius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Dinapoli.
Marius has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli pushes Marius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Marius.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli digs a right hand underneath Marius's ribcage. Marius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Dinapoli - that landed with a thud.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marius lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Marius.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Dinapoli.
Marius tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
A short uppercut from Marius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Marius lands a right hand.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marius.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Marius tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
Dinapoli lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Dinapoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dinapoli lands a jab to Marius's midsection.
Dinapoli lands with a straight right. Marius didn't see that one coming.
Marius takes the fight into the clinch.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Dinapoli.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
A nice left hand lands by Dinapoli.
Marius lands a right hand.
Marius scores with a shoulder strike.
Marius is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius letting Dinapoli take a breather here.
Marius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Marius's head.
Marius is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marius is working Dinapoli over against the cage.
Dinapoli pushes Marius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius gets through Dinapoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Marius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinapoli.
Marius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Marius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Marius is out on his feet! Dinapoli sets himself and nearly takes Marius's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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