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DMMA 52: Luciano vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aum Munga (ranked 2300 p4p, 3433 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 237 p4p, 326 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Cardio machine |
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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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aum Munga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munga misses with a two punch combination.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
We've been hearing reports that Munga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rizzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Munga's head.
No joy there for Munga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munga lands with a cross.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munga.
Munga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo scores with a hook.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Munga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
Rizzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Munga.
Munga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munga defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
Munga just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munga's hands.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Rizzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munga slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Jab by Munga.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Munga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo cracks Munga with an open hand slap.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Rizzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Rizzo lands with a shot to the body.
Rizzo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo jabs Munga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rizzo scrambles back to his feet.
Rizzo slips a jab from Munga.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Munga misses with a looping right.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Rizzo scores with a nice head shot.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Munga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga slips under a jab from Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munga catches Rizzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo loads up on a big right hand but Munga slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Munga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizzo! But no joy.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munga staying out of range there.
Rizzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Munga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga lands a jab to Rizzo's midsection.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Munga lands a lovely overhand right.
Munga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munga moves away from the strike by Rizzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo scores with a jab.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Munga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Munga misses the target.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Munga slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Munga moved out of range.
Munga lands with an overhand left.
Munga connects with a jab.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but Munga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo moves out of range as Munga strikes.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munga misses with an uppercut.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Munga.
Munga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga digs a good hook to Rizzo's body.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aum Munga dominated 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.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Munga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Munga.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzo at a distance.
Munga misses with a body shot
and Rizzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munga fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Munga is out of range.
Aum Munga is winning the standup battle so far.
Munga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munga blocks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
A big right from Munga misses.
Rizzo slips a jab from Munga.
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Munga lands with a hook. Rizzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Munga slips a jab from Rizzo.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Rizzo lands with a hook. Munga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munga throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munga scores with a nice right hand.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rizzo tries to score with a low kick but Munga moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munga.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Munga slips under a jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Munga misses the target.
Munga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo feints a counter leg kick.
Munga ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
As Rizzo looks to move away, Munga throws a big counter combo but Rizzo just gets out of the way.
Munga throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Rizzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munga momentarily.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Munga moves out of range.
Munga looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Munga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Rizzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munga is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Munga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Munga checks a leg kick.
Munga misses the jab.
Rizzo lands a jab to the head.
Rizzo digs a good body shot into Munga's ribs.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a chopping leg kick but Munga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rizzo thumps Munga with a low kick.
Munga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Munga.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Munga misses its intended target.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munga.
A jab lands there for Rizzo.
Munga slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munga connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Munga throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Munga avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munga.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Munga throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Munga connects with a jab.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Munga throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Munga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo wants to slow Munga down by chopping away at his legs.
Munga cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
Munga lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga is looking to counter punch.
Munga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aum Munga will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick.
Rizzo connects with a jab.
Munga misses with a looping left.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga swinging wildly here.
Rizzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Munga is able to avoid easily.
Munga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munga looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
A jab from Munga finds it's way through Rizzo's defenses.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munga.
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
Rizzo clobbers Munga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
It looked like Munga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Munga misses its intended target.
Munga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Munga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Munga throws the left hand but Rizzo avoids the punch easily.
Munga blocks a leg kick.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Munga's shoulder, as Munga tries to avoid the shot.
Munga throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Munga throws a big shot that misses.
Munga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Munga.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Munga ducked under it nicely.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Munga.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Munga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rizzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Munga has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Munga checks a low kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Rizzo scores with a jab. Munga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rizzo lands a jab.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Munga.
Rizzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rizzo connects with the punch.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munga is out of range.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Rizzo.
Munga lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
It looked like Munga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Munga saw that one coming.
Munga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Munga down.
A lazy left from Rizzo finds it's target.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Munga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo needs to keep his hands up - Munga had a free shot at his head there.
Munga blocks a jab.
Munga throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Munga digs a good body shot into Rizzo's ribs.
Munga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Munga throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Munga throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munga clobbers Rizzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munga lands a slapping body shot.
Munga cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Munga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Munga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munga connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Munga is out of range.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munga lands a lovely overhand right.
Munga sizes up Rizzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Munga staying out of range there.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munga manages to avoid it.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munga misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Munga moves away from the strike by Rizzo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aum Munga.
Well Munga 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!
Aum Munga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camaras Account (ranked 526 p4p, 515 weight class) and Devonte Pinks (ranked 81 p4p, 80 weight class). Pinks has chosen HUMBLE. as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Accounts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
Pinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Account's head backwards.
Account checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Account down.
Account ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Account throws a big counter combination but Pinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Account uses good head movement to avoid it.
Account swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Account swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Account swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Account counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Pinks finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Account with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Pinks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinks.
Pinks cracks Account with a good jab.
Account walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
Account throws out a leg kick but Pinks moves out of range and Account only half commits.
Account definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Account is out of range.
Account misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Account takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Account throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Camaras Account's cut is getting worse.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinks swings for the body but Account moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pinks.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Account throwing a counter right hand but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Account throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Pinks misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Account tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks scores with a body shot.
Account staying out of range there.
Account is looking to counter punch.
Pinks lands a front kick.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinks swings for the body but Account moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Account misses the target.
Pinks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Account cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Account.
Pinks tries a low kick but Account avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Account thuds a left hand into Pinks's body.
Pinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Account walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinks blocks a jab.
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Account counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinks lands with a good body shot.
Pinks lands a head kick!
Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Account.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camaras Account's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinks throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Pinks is predictable there
and Account counters with a nice right hand that sends Pinks toppling to the canvas! Pinks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Account finish him?!
 Pinks is rocked!
Pinks throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Account misses the target.
Account lands a nice hook to Pinks's body. Pinks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Account throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Pinks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body.
Pinks pounces like a tiger and cracks Account with a vicious hook! Account is down but not out! Pinks follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Toledo (ranked 3010 p4p, 23164 weight class) and Demolition Smash (ranked 372 p4p, 575 weight class). Toledo comes to the cage accompanied by Charlie Brown Jr. - Dias De Luta, Dias De Glória. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Toledo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demolition Smash!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toledo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Smash. Those never looked like landing.
Smash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toledo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toledo doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash circles away.
Smash misses with a hook. Toledo ducked under it nicely.
Toledo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toledo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toledo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toledo to score with a decent uppercut.
Toledo moves into range and clinches up with Smash.
Toledo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smash fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toledo tests Smash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toledo avoids the body shot from Smash.
Smash looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toledo finds it's way round the side to connect with Smash's head.
Toledo wants to clinch up but Smash keeps it at a distance.
Toledo throws a combination that misses
and Smash counters with a nice uppercut.
Toledo wants to clinch.
Smash misses with a body shot.
Toledo lands a jab to the nose.
Mike Toledo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toledo closes the distance and clinches.
Toledo has Smash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toledo manages to break the clinch.
Toledo lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toledo slips a jab from Smash.
Toledo wants to clinch up but Smash keeps it at a distance.
Smash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smash misses with a hook. Toledo ducked under it nicely.
Toledo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smash.
A slow jab from Toledo misses its intended target.
Toledo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smash at a distance.
Toledo looks to land a right hand but Smash moved out of range.
Smash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toledo scores with a nice right hand.
Smash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toledo.
Toledo throws a right hand that misses
and Smash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash misses with an uppercut.
Toledo tries to clinch up
and Smash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Toledo is rocked!
Nice jab there from Toledo.
Toledo darts in trying to clinch
and Smash counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toledo wants to clinch up but Smash keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Smash misses its intended target.
Toledo tries to clinch
letting Smash counter with a right hand.
Oh Toledo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toledo has closed the distance and engaged Smash in a clinch.
Toledo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toledo.
Toledo seems to have got his legs back now.
Toledo keeps control of Smash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smash leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toledo wants to take the fight to the mat but Smash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Toledo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smash tries a body shot but Toledo blocks it.
Smash tries to break the clinch but Toledo is controlling the position.
Toledo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toledo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smash fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smash scores with the left hand. Toledo knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Toledo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Toledo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash was well out of range. Poor timing from Toledo.
Smash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toledo finds it's way round the side to connect with Smash's head.
Toledo tries to close the distance and clinch but Smash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smash throws a body punch but Toledo moves out of range.
As Smash tries to get set, Toledo tries to push him back and clinch up but Smash manages to avoid the attempt.
Toledo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smash tries to bum rush Toledo with a series of wild strikes but Toledo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toledo swings for the body but Smash moves out of range.
Toledo tries to clinch but Smash moves away
and Smash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toledo moves out of range as Smash strikes.
Mike Toledo is winning the standup battle so far.
Toledo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smash on the side of the head.
Toledo throws a sloppy body shot
and Smash counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smash has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toledo.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Toledo throws a shot from downtown. Smash moves away and avoids it.
Toledo misses with a straight right.
Smash throws out a counter right but Toledo avoids it with no problem.
Toledo misses with a combination
letting Smash counter with a right hand.
Toledo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toledo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toledo swings widly with a right hand
and Smash counters with a nice right hand that sends Toledo toppling to the canvas! Toledo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smash finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toledo just misses with a punch to the body.
Smash cracks Toledo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Toledo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Smash pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Toledo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demolition Smash!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Swanson (ranked 2320 p4p, 3181 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 239 p4p, 306 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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3 - 4 - 0 |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lvavatai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Swanson throws a combination. Lvavatai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lvavatai rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
Swanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacques Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lvavatai goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai has a takedown stuffed.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lvavatai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lvavatai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
Lvavatai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson jabs Lvavatai right on the nose. Lvavatai blinks but takes it well.
Lvavatai goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Swanson throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Lvavatai shoots in.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lvavatai wants to clinch.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Swanson scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson takes a swing at Lvavatai 's ribcage but misses.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Swanson takes a swing at Lvavatai 's ribcage but misses.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Jacques Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet.
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Swanson counters with a quick kick to the body but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai moves forwards but Swanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lvavatai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lvavatai somewhat.
Lvavatai looks winded!
Lvavatai blocks the body kick.
Lvavatai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Lvavatai throws a fast counter high kick but Swanson manages to duck under it in time.
Swanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Lvavatai moved away.
Lvavatai avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lvavatai tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lvavatai forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
Swanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Swanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swanson lands a body punch.
Lvavatai looking to slow down the pace here.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Swanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacques Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swanson smiles and moves away.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lvavatai is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lvavatai is defended easily by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.
Lvavatai wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Lvavatai moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson throws a push kick but Lvavatai slaps the foot to one side.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Swanson with a hook.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Swanson.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Lvavatai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Swanson throws a right hand that Lvavatai ducks under and follows up with a left that Lvavatai also avoids with ease.
Lvavatai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Jacques Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lvavatai avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Lvavatai .
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson scores with a jab. Lvavatai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lvavatai .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai needs to keep his hands up - Swanson had a free shot at his head there.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Lvavatai avoids them all with ease.
Swanson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back to recover.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooh!!! Swanson has knocked Lvavatai down with a huge combo! Swanson steps away and waves a wobbly Lvavatai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lvavatai is rocked!
 It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
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!
Lvavatai shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Lvavatai is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
BOOM! Swanson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lvavatai . Lvavatai tries to recover but Swanson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lvavatai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Swanson!
A victorious Jacques Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maurits Assndrop (ranked 1006 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Dick Ekelund (ranked 115 p4p, 193 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekelund takes one on the button.
Assndrop 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.
Ekelund throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Ekelund throws a right hand that Assndrop ducks under and follows up with a left that Assndrop also avoids with ease.
Assndrop connects with a body shot that sends Ekelund's belly button to the back.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekelund throws out the jab.
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekelund darts in trying to clinch
and Ekelund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekelund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assndrop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekelund breaks the clinch.
Assndrop walks into a straight right hand from Ekelund.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund scores with a sloppy right hand. Assndrop should have avoided that one.
Assndrop throws a right and a left that Ekelund avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assndrop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekelund slips a jab from Assndrop.
Sloppy strikes from Ekelund. Those never looked like landing.
Ekelund displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekelund.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Ekelund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekelund throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Ekelund moved out of range nicely.
Ekelund throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekelund darts in and clinches Assndrop up against the cage.
Assndrop breaks the clinch.
Assndrop slips a straight right by Ekelund.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekelund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Assndrop to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekelund walks into a stiff left hand from Assndrop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Ekelund.
Assndrop throws a hook but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
Ekelund misses with a looping left.
Ekelund throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Assndrop misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekelund! But no joy.
A slow jab from Ekelund misses its intended target.
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
Assndrop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Ekelund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assndrop moves out of range as Ekelund strikes.
Assndrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Assndrop slips a jab from Ekelund.
Assndrop throws a big counter combination but Ekelund scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Assndrop defending well as Ekelund loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ekelund.
Ekelund stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assndrop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekelunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Assndrop moves out of range as Ekelund strikes.
Assndrop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekelund throws a hook but Assndrop avoids it easily.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Assndrop keeps it at a distance.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assndrop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Ekelund moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekelund.
Assndrop connects with the punch.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assndrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop ducks right into an uppercut from Ekelund.
Assndrop walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assndrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Ekelund's head but Ekelund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assndrop slips a jab from Ekelund.
Ekelund jabs Assndrop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekelund misses with an uppercut.
Ekelund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Assndrop circles away.
Ekelund lands a nice shot that snaps Assndrop's head back.
Ekelund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekelund throws a hook but Assndrop avoids it easily.
Assndrop throws a big counter combination but Ekelund scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Ekelund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Assndrop circles away.
Assndrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekelund tests Assndrop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekelund throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
Ekelund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Ekelund slips the punch.
Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekelund.
Ekelund moves into the clinch.
Assndrop misses with a body punch.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Assndrop controls the action.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund lands a lovely overhand right.
Ekelund has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ekelund connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Assndrop momentarily.
Ekelund misses with a jab to the body
and Assndrop counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assndrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Ekelund moves away and avoids it.
Ekelund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assndrop at a distance.
Assndrop scores with a nice head shot.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekelund.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Assndrop is out of range.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a looping left.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekelund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Ekelund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dick Ekelund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
Assndrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assndrop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Ekelund's head but Ekelund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assndrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekelund jabs Assndrop right on the nose. Assndrop blinks but takes it well.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assndrop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assndrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekelund.
Assndrop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Assndrop throws the left hand but Ekelund avoids the punch easily.
Ekelund now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekelund throws out the jab.
Assndrop fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekelund just manages to avoid it.
Ekelund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Assndrop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekelund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekelund looks to land a left hand but Assndrop moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Assndrop is rocked!
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Ekelund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Assndrop circles away.
A left lands for Ekelund.
Oh Assndrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekelund throws an overhand right that drops Assndrop like a sack of potatoes! Ekelund dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Ekelund!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 1531 p4p, 1879 weight class) and Hanzo Hattori (ranked 233 p4p, 276 weight class). Mukunzi comes to the cage accompanied by All We Got - Chance The Rapper. Hattori is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Red Warrior. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanzo Hattori!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the head.
Hattori looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Hattori misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mukunzi lands a big right hand that sends Hattori crashing to the mat! Mukunzi stays standing though and waves Hattori back to his feet!
Hattori is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori blocks a jab.
Hattori is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?
Hattori cracks Mukunzi with an open hand slap.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Hattori seems to have recovered his senses.
Mukunzi is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hattori hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Salomon Mukunzi!
Salomon Mukunzi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 2258 p4p, 2620 weight class) and James Rocksteady (ranked 301 p4p, 345 weight class). Rocksteady has chosen Red Right Hand as his entrance music. 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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Solid boxing
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niculescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocksteady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.
Niculescu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up but Niculescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocksteady has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rocksteady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Rocksteady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocksteady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rocksteady working aggressively here.
Rocksteady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niculescu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niculescu lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Niculescu.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Rocksteady gets an underhook and turns Niculescu into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with the head strike.
Niculescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Constantin Niculescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown attempt but Niculescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rocksteady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Niculescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niculescu lunges at Rocksteady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocksteady's hand.
Niculescu misses with a straight right.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu tries to bum rush Rocksteady with a series of wild strikes but Rocksteady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niculescu throws a right hand that misses
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Niculescu didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niculescu has momentary wrist control but Rocksteady slips an elbow through the middle.
Niculescu is pulling down on Rocksteady's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocksteady, at least for the moment.
Niculescu continues to stall.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rocksteady has passed into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Niculescu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Niculescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocksteady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Niculescu prevents Rocksteady from moving into mount.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niculescu keeps working.
Rocksteady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rocksteady throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Niculescu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rocksteady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocksteady working away.
Niculescu defending against the ground and pound.
Rocksteady working the head and body with strikes.
Rocksteady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Niculescu is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rocksteady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu misses with a hook.
Rocksteady shoots for a takedown but Niculescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niculescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocksteady.
Niculescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niculescu tests Rocksteady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksteady can do to turn this around?
Niculescu tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu misses with a looping right.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Niculescu didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu pulls Rocksteady in to control the position.
Rocksteady controlling from the top position.
Niculescu managing to control the position.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Niculescu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu wants to improve his position but instead Rocksteady has moved into half guard.
Rocksteady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Niculescu is just riding it out for now. Rocksteady eventually gives up the hold.
Niculescu wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu won't allow Rocksteady to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocksteady ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocksteady counters with a takedown into side control.
Niculescu wants to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rocksteady in side control, throwing shots but Niculescu defends.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Niculescu is defending the position.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Niculescu is working from the bottom.
Niculescu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Niculescu wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Niculescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocksteady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niculescu cracks Rocksteady with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksteady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Niculescu did well to prevent Rocksteady getting side control.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niculescu defending well though.
Rocksteady with the ground and pound but Niculescu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rocksteady advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocksteady passes into half guard.
Niculescu is staying active underneath Rocksteady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocksteady blocks the strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu is pressing down on Rocksteady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Niculescu wants to sweep but no luck.
Niculescu working a defensive guard here.
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.
Niculescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niculescu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Niculescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Rocksteady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niculescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocksteady walks into a straight right hand from Niculescu.
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Rocksteady moved out of range.
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Niculescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady throwing strikes from guard but Niculescu blocks nicely.
Niculescu can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocksteady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niculescu defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to take a breather but Niculescu is having none of it.
Niculescu has hold of Rocksteady's hands but Rocksteady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocksteady with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Niculescu gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Niculescu has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocksteady has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Lauzon (ranked 1258 p4p, 2053 weight class) and Gage Bennett (ranked 184 p4p, 278 weight class). Lauzon comes to the cage accompanied by Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) by Chevelle. Gage Bennett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gage Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Lauzon.
Bennett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Lauzon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Lauzon is out of range.
Bennett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lauzon slips under a jab.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lauzon shoots in but no luck this time.
Lauzon drives through and clinches with Bennett against the cage.
Lauzon can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lauzon.
A slow jab from Lauzon misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Lauzon moved away.
Lauzon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Lauzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lauzon.
Lauzon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Bennett cracks Lauzon with a good jab.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Lauzon throwing a counter right hand but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Lauzon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lauzon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lauzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lauzon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauzon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bennett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon has Bennett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lauzon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bennett tumbling to the mat - Lauzon dives into Bennett's guard.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is adopting a defensive guard.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Lauzon controlling the pace.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bennett wants to control but Lauzon passes into side.
Bennett tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.
Lauzon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lauzon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bennett's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Lauzon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lauzon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lauzon throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Bennett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bennett misses with a wild combination.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lauzon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lauzon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bennett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bennett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bennett!
Bennett just content to control the position.
Lauzon is looking to regain half guard here but Bennett keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to control but Bennett postures up.
Lauzon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bennett working away.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Lauzon sneaks back into half guard.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Lauzon defends it.
Lauzon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon moves into full guard.
Lauzon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennett stands and throws Lauzon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lauzon sneaks back into half guard.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Lauzon won't allow it.
Lauzon is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauzon is looking to chop away at Bennett's legs.
Lauzon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lauzon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beau Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lauzon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lauzon advances nicely into full mount.
Lauzon trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Lauzon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bennett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bennett shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to take his opponent's back but Bennett doesn't allow it.
Bennett tries to hold on but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon has control of Bennett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bennett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lauzon working for a submission but Bennett is keeping him at bay.
Beau Lauzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lauzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
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.
Lauzon looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lauzon controlling his opponent.
Lauzon avoids the attempt from Bennett to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bennett has worked his arm free - good work by Bennett!
Gage Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzon controls the position from side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bennett looks to move to half guard but instead Lauzon has passed into mount! Damn!
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.
Lauzon content just to control the position here.
Lauzon tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lauzon moves to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beau Lauzon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lauzon 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beau Lauzon!
During a confident post fight interview, Beau Lauzon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Contreiras (ranked 1008 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Wade Giles (ranked 140 p4p, 187 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Contreiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Giles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreiras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Contreiras misses with a straight left.
Giles throws a big shot that misses.
Giles blocks a jab.
Contreiras 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.
Contreiras throws a right hand that misses
and Giles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Contreiras blocks an uppercut.
Contreiras breaks the clinch.
Giles misses with an uppercut
and Contreiras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Contreiras.
Giles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Contreiras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giles throws out the jab.
Giles instigates a clinch.
Contreiras tries to break the clinch but Giles is controlling the position.
Contreiras breaks from the clinch.
Contreiras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giles was well out of range. Poor timing from Contreiras.
Giles misses with a takedown attempt - Contreiras sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles moves out of range as Contreiras strikes.
Giles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Giles has a couple of punches blocked by Contreiras.
Contreiras wants to get back to striking at distance but Giles won't allow it.
Giles takes a shot to the head.
Contreiras blocks a body shot from Giles.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contreiras.
Contreiras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giles goes for a double leg but Contreiras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Contreiras continues to drive forward.
Contreiras throwing a counter right hand but Giles manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Contreiras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giles tries for a takedown but Contreiras circles away easily
and Contreiras counters with a stiff right hand.
Victor Contreiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Giles.
Giles avoids the body shot from Contreiras.
Giles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Contreiras misses.
A big left from Contreiras misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles throws an off balance right hand
enabling Contreiras to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Giles has a takedown stuffed.
Victor Contreiras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Contreiras lands a big right hand that sends Giles crashing to the mat! Contreiras stays standing though and waves Giles back to his feet!
Giles is rocked!
Contreiras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giles ducks under a wild hook from Contreiras.
Giles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Contreiras counters with a nice body shot.
Giles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Contreiras lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Contreiras!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Victor Contreiras made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Luciano (ranked 242 p4p, 406 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 31 p4p, 57 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by NEVER GET IT. 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 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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Luciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano scores with a kick to the body.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Luciano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano with a nice cross.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Luciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
Johnson with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Luciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Luciano throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luciano closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Luciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luciano throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Luciano moves into the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Luciano is controlling the position.
Johnson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Luciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Luciano's front leg with a kick but Luciano checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Luciano.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luciano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is trying to push Luciano away but Luciano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson pushes Luciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson wants to break free but Luciano has control.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Luciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Luciano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luciano delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luciano has managed to clinch.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luciano.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Luciano keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Luciano takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a low kick but Luciano moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Luciano has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Luciano keeps him there for the moment.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Luciano tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Luciano has managed to clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Luciano keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luciano. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano had his way with Kareem Johnson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Luciano lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Luciano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luciano punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Luciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Luciano's defenses.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Kareem Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Luciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working Luciano over against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luciano tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
Ray Luciano retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ray Luciano 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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