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KoF:IW - Five X Malley PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marckus Reece (ranked 5313 p4p, 6553 weight class) and Rick Walling (ranked 618 p4p, 698 weight class). The key to victory for Marckus Reece has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marckus Reece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Walling!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reece counters with a left and a right that stings Walling.
Reece drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walling tries to improve position but can't.
Walling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walling keeps trying to improve his position.
Walling regains half guard.
Walling actively working from the bottom here.
Walling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reece pulls his head out easily.
Reece has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walling is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Reece has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reece is trying to take his opponent's back.
Reece prevents Walling from getting the reversal.
Walling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walling is staying active underneath Reece, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reece stands up and beckons Walling to join him on the feet.
Walling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reece slaps away a takedown attempt from Walling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marckus Reece has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Walling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walling gets caught flat footed, as Reece shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reece looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walling is looking for a triangle but Reece pushes his legs off easily.
Walling keeping moving, preventing Reece from controlling successfully.
Reece avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reece passes into half guard.
Walling wants to improve his position but Reece is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walling looks winded!
Walling has a hand on Reece's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reece takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Reece manages to capitalize on a mistake by Walling to take his back!
Reece patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Walling prevents Reece from getting a body triangle.
Reece is really struggling to control Walling but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walling rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walling is looking to get back to full guard here but Reece has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walling manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reece's best efforts.
Walling with the active half guard here but Reece passes nicely into side control.
Walling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walling is still trying to improve position.
Reece throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reece passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walling!
Walling is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marckus Reece dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reece pinned against the cage. Reece gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reece slaps away a takedown attempt from Walling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marckus Reece has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Walling.
Reece fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walling sprawls well initially but Reece persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reece moves into full mount! Walling won't be happy about that!
Walling wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Walling wants to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reece looking for the RNC.
Walling is really stuck here.
Reece working for a choke but Walling is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reece is trying to stick to Walling's back but Walling is turning into Reece. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reece's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Walling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walling wants to pass the guard but Reece is keeping the position.
Walling advances to half guard.
Walling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reece defends it well.
Reece looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reece gets back to full guard.
Walling is looking to advance position but Reece has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walling is trying to reverse the position but instead Reece has taken his back - oops!
Reece trying to control.
Reece keeps control of the position as Walling tries to break free.
Reece is persistently looking for the submission but Walling is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walling wants to escape the position.
Walling breaks Reece's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Walling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reece is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walling, into his guard.
Walling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walling throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reece uses it to pass to side control.
Walling is letting Reece control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reece wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walling keeps working.
Walling is letting Reece control him for a moment.
Walling manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reece is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reece wants to free his trapped foot but Walling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walling is trying to get back to full guard.
Reece is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marckus Reece dominated that second round.
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.
Walling closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Walling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walling seems to be working for a kimura but Reece defends the submission attempt.
Walling is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walling goes for an armbar but Reece turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reece.
Walling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reece is aware though and is defending well.
Walling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reece defends it easily.
Reece passes into half guard.
Walling on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reece wants to take a breather but Walling is having none of it.
Walling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reece pulls his head out easily.
Walling looking for a kimura from the bottom but Reece passes into side control!
Walling looking for a sweep but Reece has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Walling that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reece lands a big elbow.
Reece trying to control but Walling is having none of it.
Reece controlling his opponent.
Walling regains half guard.
Walling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reece pulls his head out easily.
Walling looking for submissions off his back.
Walling looking for submissions off his back.
Marckus Reece overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reece scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reece keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reece scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walling looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Reece is going to stand back up.
Walling wants to get back to full guard but Reece has passed into side control.
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.
Walling is trying to improve his position.
Reece trying to control the position but Walling is working away.
Walling is looking to reverse the position.
Walling tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Reece presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Walling is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rick Walling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reece punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reece prevents Walling from getting the reversal.
Marckus Reece is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reece sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marckus Reece showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reece has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marckus Reece!
Marckus Reece took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank my fans and training partners. I would also like to thank the promotion for giving me the opportunity.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy King (ranked 3786 p4p, 4290 weight class) and Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 445 p4p, 492 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Should I Stay or Should I Go. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ziggy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Tsmfimsfnd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsmfimsfnd is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. King just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Tsmfimsfnd has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ziggy King!
An out of breath Ziggy King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khan Dharma (ranked 3319 p4p, 4528 weight class) and Lucas Harera (ranked 392 p4p, 492 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lucas Harera enters the cage!
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khan Dharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Harera!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harera throws a push kick but Dharma slaps the foot to one side.
Dharma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harera defends it nicely.
Dharma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harera's half guard.
Harera has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dharma is on him like a limpet, forcing Harera back against the cage.
Dharma jumps into guard, dragging Harera to the mat.
Dharma looking for a guillotine here but Harera defends easily.
Dharma looking for a triangle here. Harera is fighting it but it looks tight! Dharma pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Harera is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khan Dharma!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donato Bilancia (ranked 2775 p4p, 5581 weight class) and Blinko Felly (ranked 165 p4p, 286 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donato Bilancia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blinko Felly!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilancia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Felly misses with an uppercut. Bilancia saw that one coming.
Bilancia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Felly.
A lazy left from Felly finds it's target.
Felly throws a hook to the side of Bilancia's head but Bilancia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bilancia attempts a counter takedown but Felly avoids it well and moves away.
Felly lands a jab to the head.
Felly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Felly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Felly throws a hook to the side of Bilancia's head but Bilancia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bilancia feinted with a counter takedown.
Felly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bilancia.
Bilancia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Felly tries to sprawl but Bilancia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilancia is looking for a kimura here.
Felly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bilancia pulls his head out easily.
Felly is defending against the submission attempts here by Bilancia.
Felly tries to roll over but Bilancia keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felly actively working from the bottom here.
Felly looking for submissions off his back.
Bilancia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Felly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bilancia.
Felly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilancia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Felly is staying active underneath Bilancia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bilancia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Felly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bilancia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Felly is defending against the submission attempts here by Bilancia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilancia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felly sees it coming and defends easily.
Bilancia is working for a submission of some sort.
Bilancia prevents Felly from improving his position.
Bilancia is looking for a kimura but Felly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bilancia to get the leverage.
Bilancia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Felly defends it well.
Felly looking for submissions off his back.
Bilancia is looking for a kimura but Felly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bilancia to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilancia seems to be working for a kimura but Felly defends the submission attempt.
Bilancia is working for a submission of some sort.
Bilancia prevents Felly from improving his position.
Felly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bilancia slows the pace down in half guard.
Bilancia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Felly defend it? Bilancia steps over the head and cranks it - Felly is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bilancia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donato Bilancia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 3627 p4p, 3516 weight class) and Dizzy Knox (ranked 421 p4p, 412 weight class). Goku comes to the cage accompanied by Makafushigi Adventure. Knox has chosen Dizzy Gillespie | A Night In Tunisia as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dizzy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goku moves away.
Goku missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goku.
An elbow from Goku crashes against the mat.
Knox wants to get back to his feet.
Goku working the ground and pound from side control.
Goku lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knox down.
Goku throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
Goku scoring with punches from side control.
Goku throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knox wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knox is looking to get back to his feet here but Goku is keeping cool and he's managed to take Knox's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goku scores with punches to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku scores with strikes from the back.
Knox covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Goku punches the canvas rather than the man.
Even with his hooks in, Goku manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Goku manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Knox is trying to get back to his feet but Goku has full control of the position and if anything, Knox has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Goku missing with strikes.
Goku lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Knox hold on?!
Knox covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Goku scores with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox covers up after that shot from Goku.
Knox trying to get back to his feet but Goku is in full control for now.
Goku thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox is taking damage to the body and head.
 Knox is rocked!
Goku lands strikes from the back and Knox isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Son Goku!
Son Goku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dizzy Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kentrell Turner (ranked 3117 p4p, 2947 weight class) and Masa Satake (ranked 447 p4p, 428 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kentrell Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Satake!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Satake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Satake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Satake settles back down.
Satake misses with a low kick.
Satake blocks a low kick nicely.
Satake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Satake misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Satake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Satake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Satake misses with an elbow over the top.
Satake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satake slowing the pace effectively.
Satake lands with a light punch inside.
Satake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Kentrell Turner has been cut.
Satake scores with a hook to the body.
Turner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satake lands with a right to the head.
Satake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Satake is controlling him.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Satake has double underhooks.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Satake.
Kentrell Turner's cut is getting worse.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner is trying to push Satake away but Satake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Satake lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.
Kentrell Turner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turner wants to break free but Satake has control.
Satake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Satake lands a damaging elbow.
Satake scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Satake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satake lands an elbow inside that Turner shrugs off.
Jeez, Kentrell Turner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kentrell Turner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Satake!
The defeated Kentrell Turner had this to say: 'This is some bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maruim Silva (ranked 1785 p4p, 5490 weight class) and Grounded Stat (ranked 111 p4p, 280 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Sabotage. Grounded Stat is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maruim Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grounded Stat!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stat tries to clinch up.
Stat darts in trying to clinch
and Stat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Stat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Stat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Stat throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stat gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stalling.
Stat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stat takes a shot to the head.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Stat misses with a takedown
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stat slips a jab from Silva.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Stat misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maruim Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grounded Stat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Stat is rocked!
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stat is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Stat seems to have recovered his senses.
Stat rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Stat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maruim Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stat looks winded!
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva drops Stat with a left right combo! Silva follows him down to the ground into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stat is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maruim Silva!
Maruim Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musan Zaintashara (ranked 1214 p4p, 1648 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 178 p4p, 251 weight class). Zaintashara comes to the cage accompanied by The Art of War. Nakagawa has chosen Koto - CloZee as his entrance music. Musan Zaintashara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musan Zaintashara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaintashara throws a leg kick which misses Nakagawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakagawa tries to avoid it.
Nakagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaintashara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakagawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaintashara under the eye.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
Zaintashara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Zaintashara.
Nakagawa scores with a nice right hand.
Nakagawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaintashara was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakagawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakagawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zaintashara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaintashara is retaining full guard.
Zaintashara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaintashara keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zaintashara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakagawa passes into side control.
Zaintashara wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa staying calm.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zaintashara down.
Zaintashara is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaintashara is trying to control Nakagawa's posture but Nakagawa avoids it.
Zaintashara tries to buck Nakagawa off but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Zaintashara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura here.
Zaintashara is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nakagawa seems content to control.
Zaintashara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Zaintashara is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa stalling.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Zaintashara defends it.
Zaintashara trying to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaintashara tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
Nakagawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zaintashara is holding on to half guard well.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to Zaintashara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaintashara trying to control here.
Zaintashara wants to get back to full guard.
Zaintashara is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Zaintashara wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Zaintashara is defending well.
Ground and pound from Nakagawa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Zaintashara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zaintashara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakagawa.
Zaintashara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakagawa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zaintashara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zaintashara's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nakagawa throws an elbow but Zaintashara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Zaintashara is working from the bottom.
Zaintashara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.
Zaintashara is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaintashara has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakagawa prevents Zaintashara from improving his position.
Well, if Nakagawa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zaintashara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakagawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakagawa's back!
Zaintashara looking for the choke but no joy.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaintashara has got his arm under Nakagawa's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nakagawa has spun round into Zaintashara's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Nakagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaintashara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Zaintashara's legs - danger averted.
Zaintashara wants to improve his position but instead Nakagawa has moved into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Zaintashara is keeping him busy.
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. Nakagawa connects with a nice short shot to Zaintashara's temple.
Zaintashara taking some punishment here, with Nakagawa in his half guard.
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Zaintashara is defending well.
Zaintashara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Nakagawa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zaintashara has recovered full guard.
Zaintashara has his foot on Nakagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakagawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaintashara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Zaintashara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaintashara is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaintashara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaintashara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Zaintashara is defending well.
Zaintashara is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard.
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaintashara regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Zaintashara.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Zaintashara avoids it easily.
Nakagawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaintashara did well to prevent Nakagawa getting side control.
Zaintashara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to Zaintashara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaintashara is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakagawa in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Zaintashara is defending well.
Nakagawa keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaintashara manages to get to full guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaintashara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaintashara's head.
Zaintashara wants to improve his position but instead Nakagawa has moved into half guard.
Zaintashara wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakagawa seems to be working for a kimura but Zaintashara defends the submission attempt.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaintashara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa working Zaintashara over with strikes.
Nakagawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaintashara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaintashara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaintashara tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
Musan Zaintashara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaintashara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaintashara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Zaintashara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaintashara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Nakagawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zaintashara flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakagawa scores with a nice strike.
Zaintashara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakagawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaintashara on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaintashara's guard now, I'm sure.
Nakagawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaintashara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaintashara working for a triangle but Nakagawa defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakagawa 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Three Of Five (ranked 433 p4p, 1941 weight class) and Jane Malley (ranked 54 p4p, 247 weight class). Three Of Five has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Three Of Five!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Of Five is predictable there
and Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Of Five throws a nice looking combination but Malley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Of Five finds it's way round the side to connect with Malley's head.
Of Five throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malley flicks out a counter leg kick but Of Five steps away.
An inside leg kick from Malley misses.
Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
Malley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Of Five with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Five misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Of Five moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalley.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Five.
Of Five looks to land a left hand but Malley moved out of range nicely.
Malley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Five has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Of Five.
A short right from Malley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Five.
Malley breaks from the clinch.
Malley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Of Five counters with a right hand to the body.
Of Five throws a sloppy head kick and Malley moves out of range easily.
Malley is looking to chop away at Of Five's legs.
Of Five has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Of Five lands with a right to the head.
Of Five's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Five throws a head kick that misses.
Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Five lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Of Five.
Malley moves away from the strike by Of Five.
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malley slips under a jab.
Of Five throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Five.
A jab from Of Five does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Five waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Malley avoids the head kick by Of Five.
Nice body kick there by Of Five.
Of Five tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Five.
Of Five moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalley.
Of Five clinches up against the cage.
Of Five swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Of Five throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Five throws a leg kick which misses Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as Malley tries to avoid it.
Three Of Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Of Five!
Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Of Five moves into the clinch.
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!
Of Five fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Of Five lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Of Five has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Of Five throws a head punch that misses.
Of Five goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Of Five swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Of Five breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malley slips a straight right by Of Five.
Malley connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Three Of Five dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Of Five lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malley scores with the left hand. Of Five knows he should have avoided that one.
Of Five throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malley is rocked!
Of Five misses with a combination
and Malley counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Malley looking to finish!
 Of Five is rocked!
Malley is still in real trouble! Can Of Five finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malley preventing the sweep.
Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Malley stays in close to Of Five's body and controls the position.
Of Five wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Malley manages to pass to side control.
Malley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Five is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Of Five is working hard here to advance position.
Malley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Let's hope that Malley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Of Five keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Of Five trying to hold on to Malley's head to control him but Malley postures up.
Malley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Five connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Of Five lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Of Five, as that shot connected.
Of Five is looking to clinch.
Of Five throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Three Of Five is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Five.
Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Of Five's head backwards.
Of Five is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malley can do to turn this around?
Of Five feints a jab promting Malley to slip. Of Five then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley wants to slow Of Five down by chopping away at his legs.
Of Five throws a leg kick
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Jane Malley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Of Five.
Of Five is looking to clinch but Malley is avoiding it.
Malley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Of Five is looking to land body kicks.
Malley throws a counter combo.
Of Five throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Malley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Of Five connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Of Five darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Of Five feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Malley collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Three Of Five!
Three Of Five retains his lightweight title!
Three Of Five decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Wright (ranked 306 p4p, 1470 weight class) and Youssef Alaoui (ranked 43 p4p, 220 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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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 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Youssef Alaoui!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaoui counters with a left to the body.
Alaoui chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Alaoui's belly button to the back.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alaoui. That did some damage!
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaoui 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.
Alaoui scores with a punch to the head.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alaoui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alaoui pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wright back to the cage. Alaoui follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaoui throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright closes the distance and pushes Alaoui back into the cage.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaoui lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alaoui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands with a left to the head.
Alaoui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Alaoui scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Alaoui avoiding damage.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alaoui manages to break the clinch.
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Wright.
Good shot there by Alaoui.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright drops Alaoui with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alaoui looks back up at him and smiles so Wright waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Alaoui is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaoui misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a huge right that knocks Alaoui out cold! Wright is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Wright!
Carter Wright retains his middleweight title!
Carter Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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