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AFC 8- Silvera vs Saint PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Poirier (ranked 2827 p4p, 4486 weight class) and Mark Taylor (ranked 275 p4p, 396 weight class). Taylor has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Poirier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Poirier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poirier looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Poirier looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poirier on his heels. He'll look to pass Poirier's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Poirier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poirier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poirier.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poirier is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poirier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Poirier manages to mount him!
Taylor is just holding on here. Poirier manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Taylor won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Poirier off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Cruz (ranked 5083 p4p, 5996 weight class) and Ghoragdush Gro Kashug (ranked 591 p4p, 644 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghoragdush Gro Kashug!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gro Kashug on the ground.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz is pulling down on Gro Kashug's head. It's preventing any offense from Gro Kashug, at least for the moment.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug working some strikes from top position.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug chips away with some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug stops Cruz from standing up.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug chips away with some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug lands a couple of digs.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gro Kashug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug slips nicely into half guard.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gro Kashug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gro Kashug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gro Kashug winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Gro Kashug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gro Kashug thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gro Kashug connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Gro Kashug working Cruz over with strikes.
Gro Kashug missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Kashug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gro Kashug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gro Kashug thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Gro Kashug thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Kashug counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Gro Kashug defends easily.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gro Kashug can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gro Kashug keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Gro Kashug working some strikes from top position.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug scoring with some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gro Kashug lands a couple of digs.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Gro Kashug slips an elbow through the middle.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug 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! And we move into the final round!
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Gro Kashug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Kashug swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Kashug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gro Kashug misses with some punches.
Gro Kashug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz tries to stall but Gro Kashug uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz pulls Gro Kashug into guard.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug working some strikes from top position.
Gro Kashug postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Gro Kashug slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug with a nice head shot there.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gro Kashug's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Gro Kashug scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gro Kashug working some strikes from top position.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dustin Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gro Kashug winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoragdush Gro Kashug!
After winning the bout, Ghoragdush Gro Kashug thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Chandler (ranked 6531 p4p, 4132 weight class) and Tom Muller (ranked 474 p4p, 380 weight class). Tom Muller struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Muller!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller misses with a head kick.
Chandler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Muller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Muller.
Muller scores with a head kick. Chandler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tom Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
Chandler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muller is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Muller wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muller tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler feinted with a counter takedown.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller stalks Chandler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chandler's face. Chandler staggers backwards, shaken.
 Chandler is rocked!
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Muller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chandler's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller rushes Chandler with punches - Chandler moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Chandler goes down! Muller follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Muller!
Nicholas Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone who came in here and supported me, i'll get back in the gym later this week and be back better than ever! Thank you for the opportunity.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wilson (ranked 4512 p4p, 5168 weight class) and Adolf Hitler (ranked 397 p4p, 427 weight class). Hitler has chosen Russian Dancing Men as his entrance music. Mike Wilson 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wilson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Hitler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Wilson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hitler misses with a head kick.
It looked like Wilson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hitler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson .
Hitler tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hitler stops Wilson from passing to mount.
Wilson prevents Hitler from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson cracks Hitler with a big elbow.
 Hitler is rocked!
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hitler to see if he's OK.
Hitler is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson works to advance to full mount. Hitler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wilson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hitler bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Wilson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Wilson !
The defeated Adolf Hitler had this to say: 'I beat him, everyone out there know I beat him. Listen I controlled the fight, he was missin'. Look I want to thank the whole hood for coming out tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davis (ranked 4254 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Rolando Marcellini (ranked 525 p4p, 193 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rolando Marcellini was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolando Marcellini !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcellini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Davis clinches up with Marcellini and pushes him back against the cage.
Marcellini scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
Marcellini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Marcellini has the dominant position.
Marcellini lands a left hand.
Marcellini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcellini drops Davis with a naaaaasty hook - Davis is in real trouble here! Marcellini dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolando Marcellini !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mace Willington Iii (ranked 2300 p4p, 5183 weight class) and Tony Stat (ranked 311 p4p, 596 weight class). Tony Stat will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter fighter
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mace Willington Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Stat!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willington Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stat's guard.
Willington Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Willington Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willington Iii wants to control from the top but Stat keeps moving.
Willington Iii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Willington Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stat tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Willington Iii manages to move to mount!
Willington Iii dominating with strikes here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willington Iii landing strikes from the mount.
Willington Iii controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willington Iii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stat is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Stat out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Willington Iii goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mace Willington Iii!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lewandowski (ranked 4437 p4p, 24178 weight class) and Skylar Jones (ranked 526 p4p, 741 weight class). Skylar Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skylar Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewandowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewandowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lewandowski to the ground. Jones is now in Lewandowski's guard.
Lewandowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lewandowski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lewandowski pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Lewandowski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Moxley (ranked 24852 p4p, 3650 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 526 p4p, 340 weight class). Luke Moxley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miyamoto Musashi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Moxley !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi gets caught napping as Moxley dives in and scores a takedown. Musashi manages to retain guard.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Musashi wants to hit a sweep here but Moxley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Musashi there!
Musashi reaches up and holds on to Moxley to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi really wants to buck Moxley off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Moxley tries to sprawl but Musashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moxley has one foot on Musashi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Musashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Musashi has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Moxley works to full guard.
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!
Moxley pulls Musashi in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi wants to stand but Moxley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moxley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Musashi wants to stand and escape but instead Moxley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moxley 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.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Musashi has control of Moxley 's left arm, preventing Moxley from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Musashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Musashi wants to stand but Moxley has his arm trapped.
Moxley struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moxley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Musashi is trying to defend but Moxley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moxley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Musashi works to full guard.
Musashi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi wants to control but Moxley passes easily into half guard.
Moxley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Luke Moxley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Musashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Moxley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Musashi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moxley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Musashi is on him like a limpet, forcing Moxley back against the cage.
Moxley has picked Musashi up - he's going for a ride! Moxley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley dominated that second round.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moxley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moxley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moxley avoids it really well and circles away.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moxley but Moxley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moxley is controlling Musashi's posture.
Musashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi fails to land the takedown.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Musashi.
Musashi tries to sprawl but Moxley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Musashi pushes Moxley off but Moxley dives into side control.
Moxley stands up.
Musashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moxley !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi decides to stand back up. Musashi steps back and let's Moxley get back to his feet.
Musashi darts in looking for a takedown but Moxley gets double underhooks and turns Musashi into the cage.
Moxley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moxley showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Musashi tries to get to full guard but Moxley has control of the leg.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard but Moxley has passed into side control.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Musashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moxley is trying to defend but Musashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moxley pushes Musashi off and gets back to his feet.
Moxley gets a double leg takedown into Musashi's guard.
Musashi is trying to keep Moxley in close.
Musashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Musashi, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Musashi is trying to keep Moxley in close.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moxley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Musashi, up you get!
That's two 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.
Moxley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Musashi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Moxley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Musashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Moxley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Musashi trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Musashi has control of Moxley 's left arm, preventing Moxley from doing any damage.
Moxley wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four 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.
Musashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley had his way with Miyamoto Musashi in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Musashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moxley 's guard.
Moxley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi wants to stand but Moxley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley is adopting a defensive guard.
Moxley continues to stall.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Musashi throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moxley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Musashi wants to control but Moxley passes into side.
Moxley working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Musashi can do to turn this around?
Musashi tries to bench press Moxley off him but Moxley keeps the position.
Moxley decides to stand back up.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Musashi.
Moxley looking to score a takedown here. Musashi is defending well but Moxley drives through and ends up in Musashi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi working for submissions but it's allowed Moxley to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi wants to sweep but Moxley has passed to side control!
Musashi is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moxley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !
Luke Moxley is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Moxley made sure he mentioned ALPHAwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Miyamoto Musashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Silvera (ranked 506 p4p, 2037 weight class) and Jaden Saint (ranked 68 p4p, 292 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
185
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196
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World class MT
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Silvera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaden Saint!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera throws a series of punches but Saint moves out of range.
Silvera misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saint.
Silvera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Silvera misses with a wild body shot.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint manages to avoid it.
A combination from Silvera does no damage.
Silvera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint.
Silvera throws a right hand that misses
and Saint counters with a series of strikes. Silvera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Saint tries to clinch but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera connects with a looping right hand.
Saint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvera throws out the jab.
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saint.
Silvera throws a looping overhand right but Saint ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Saint was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Saint misses.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint misses with a kick to the body.
Silvera misses with a wild body shot.
Silvera lands a really nice looking cross but Saint seems unphased.
Silvera sizes up Saint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saint moves out of range as Silvera strikes.
Silvera 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.
Silvera loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Saint throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
A lazy left from Silvera finds it's target.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
Saint slips a jab and a cross from Silvera.
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!
Silvera tries a low kick but Saint avoids it.
Silvera just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvera misses with a straight left.
Silvera loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Silvera throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silvera throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
Silvera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint.
Silvera tries to land a leg kick but Saint saw it coming and moves away.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint has closed the distance and engaged Silvera in a clinch.
Saint pulls guard effortlessly.
Silvera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silvera tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint is retaining full guard.
Saint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera tries to stand but Saint is controlling from the bottom.
Silvera tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint controlling the position.
Silvera stays in close to Saint's body and controls the position.
Saint controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silvera throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Saint misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Silvera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silvera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saint.
Silvera is looking to counter punch.
Saint slips under a jab from Silvera.
Silvera tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Saint's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silvera scores with a sloppy right hand. Saint should have avoided that one.
Silvera thumps Saint with a low kick.
Saint forces Silvera back against the cage and clinches.
Silvera lands a nice uppercut.
Saint fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silvera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saint jumps guard but Silvera stands there with Saint around his waist. Saint gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silvera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvera misses with a straight right.
Saint is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saint slips under a jab from Silvera.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saint scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaden Saint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silvera misses with a hook
and Saint counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saint's head.
Silvera punishes Saint's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint connects with a crisp jab.
Saint has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silvera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint.
Silvera misses with a left hand
enabling Saint to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvera looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint is just out of range.
Saint replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Silvera blocks it well.
Silvera tests Saint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
Jaden Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvera misses with a head kick.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint moves away.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint.
Saint uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a one two combo.
Silvera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooh!!! Saint has knocked Silvera down with a huge combo! Saint steps away and waves a wobbly Silvera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silvera is rocked!
Saint has managed to clinch.
Oh Silvera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvera throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
Saint looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silvera slips a jab and a cross from Saint.
Saint is breathing heavily.
Silvera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvera.
Saint is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Silvera hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaden Saint!
Jaden Saint is the new middleweight champion!
Jaden Saint tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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