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NYF Fight Night 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ripley West (ranked 3683 p4p, 4650 weight class) and Anthony Black (ranked 419 p4p, 473 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ripley West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Black!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West tries to counter with a takedown but Black is quick to defend against it.
West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
West with a jab.
Black swings for the body but West moves out of range.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
 Black is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! West has cracked Black with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! West lands another huge swinging hook and Black tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Black, before West can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ripley West!
Ripley West decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Anthony Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ridwan Chapman (ranked 5597 p4p, 25085 weight class) and Steven Garner (ranked 321 p4p, 332 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ridwan Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Garner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman misses with a wild combination.
Garner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garner throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chapman manages to avoid it.
Garner misses with the combination.
Garner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner throws a leg kick but Chapman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chapman appears to be looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Garner.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garner throws a poor cross that misses
and Chapman counters with a series of strikes. Garner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Garner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garner moves into range and clinches up with Chapman.
Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garner tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garner forces Chapman back against the cage and clinches.
Garner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garner throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
Garner connects with the punch.
Garner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garner lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner moves into the clinch successfully.
Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Garner.
Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Garner.
Chapman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garner manages to circle out of the way.
Garner tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Garner finds it's target.
Chapman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chapman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Garner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chapman back to the cage. Garner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Garner.
Steven Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garner lands a nice shot to the body.
Garner throws a nice head kick!
Garner darts in and clinches Chapman up against the cage.
Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Chapman misses.
Garner stuns Chapman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapman.
Garner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garner forces Chapman back against the cage and clinches.
Chapman is trying to force a seperation but Garner has the dominant position.
Garner breaks from the clinch.
Garner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garner just misses with a punch to the body.
Garner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chapman on the side of the head.
Garner closes the distance and clinches.
Garner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chapman ducks right into an uppercut from Garner.
Garner misses with a double jab.
Chapman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Garner tries to work over Chapman's front leg with a kick but Chapman checks it.
Chapman is looking to counter the offense by Garner and move into the clinch.
Chapman gets tackled into the cage by Garner. Garner maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garner prevents Chapman from breaking the clinch.
Garner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Garner 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.
Garner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garner lands with a nice combination. Chapman backs away looking to recover.
Garner looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Garner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapman circles away quickly and effectively.
Garner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garner slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chapman fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garner fails to land with a series of punches.
Steven Garner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garner misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Garner misses.
Chapman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garner thumps Chapman with a low kick.
Garner throws a jab when Chapman was well out of range.
Garner misses with a wild combination.
Chapman throws a big counter combination but Garner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garner stalks Chapman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chapman's face. Chapman staggers backwards, shaken.
Garner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Garner does no damage.
Garner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Garner.
Chapman swinging wildly here.
Garner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garner cracks Chapman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chapman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garner.
Garner scores with a one two! Chapman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chapman avoids the head kick by Garner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garner.
Garner misses with a wild combination.
Chapman attempts a counter takedown but Garner avoids it well and moves away.
Chapman avoids the head kick by Garner.
Chapman walks into a left hand.
Garner scores with a hook to the body. Chapman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Garner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garner connects with a crisp jab.
Garner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chapman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garner throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range.
As Garner looks to move away, Chapman throws a big counter combo but Garner just gets out of the way.
Chapman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Garner misses.
Garner wants to clinch up but Chapman keeps it at a distance.
Garner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chapman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Garner finds it's way through Chapman's defenses.
Chapman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garner scores with a nice strike.
Garner misses with a double jab.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick.
Garner misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman is looking to counter the offense by Garner and move into the clinch.
Garner throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Garner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Garner avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chapman misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Garner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garner.
Garner throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease.
Chapman tries to counter with a takedown but Garner is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garner throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease.
Chapman attempts a counter takedown but Garner avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chapman back to the cage. Garner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garner throws a series of punches but Chapman moves out of range.
As Garner tries to get set, Chapman tries to push him back and clinch up but Garner manages to avoid the attempt.
Garner throws a low kick, looking for Chapman's leg but Chapman calmly moves out of range.
Garner throws a push kick but Chapman slaps the foot to one side.
Chapman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garner throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease.
Garner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chapman moves away.
Chapman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Garner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garner throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
As Garner tries to get set, Chapman tries to push him back and clinch up but Garner manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Garner. That snapped Chapman's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman misses with the combination.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garner wants to counter with a clinch but Chapman pushes him away.
Garner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garner throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garner throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease.
Garner tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chapman misses with the combination.
Garner keeps Chapman at a distance using the push kick.
Garner lands with an uppercut that bounces Chapman off the cage and back into range.
Garner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garner misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman checks the leg kick nicely there.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Garner. That snapped Chapman's head back.
Garner scores with a three punch combo!
Chapman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Garner does no damage.
As Garner looks to move away, Chapman throws a big counter combo but Garner just gets out of the way.
Garner misses with a low kick as Chapman jumps back.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garner misses with a two punch combination.
Garner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steven Garner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garner misses with a double jab
and Chapman counters with a two punch combo.
Garner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridwan Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Garner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Garner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 3346 p4p, 2809 weight class) and James Spinner (ranked 387 p4p, 323 weight class). James Spinner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spinner!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayha throws a series of punches but Spinner moves out of range.
Spinner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spinner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayha tries to keep at a distance but Spinner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Hayha has him pressed against the cage.
Hayha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Hayha.
Hayha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spinner backwards.
Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Hayha is controlling him.
Hayha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spinner tries to break free but Hayha pushes him back against the cage.
Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Hayha is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hayha has Spinner pressed against the cage, preventing Spinner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hayha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hayha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spinner backwards.
Spinner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spinner blocks a body shot from Hayha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spinner.
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayha tries to work over Spinner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Hayha has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayha lands with a short shot to the head.
Hayha keeps control of Spinner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hayha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like James Spinner has been cut.
Hayha tries to throw a body punch but Spinner avoids it by throwing Hayha back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayha.
Hayha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Hayha on the inside.
Spinner is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayha.
Spinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayha finish him?
Hayha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hayha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Spinner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Spinner drops to his knees and Hayha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Hayha!
In defeat, James Spinner stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss doesn't define me. I'm a bad mofo no matter what. Come at me bro. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Janowski (ranked 3374 p4p, 24657 weight class) and Johnny Tsunoda (ranked 416 p4p, 587 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Janowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Going Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stevie Janowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Tsunoda!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janowski lands a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Janowski. Tsunoda shrugs it off though.
Janowski with a nice calf kick.
Tsunoda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsunoda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Janowski.
A nice combination there by Janowski.
Tsunoda swings widly with a right hand
and Janowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsunoda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsunoda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Janowski.
Tsunoda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsunoda looks winded!
Janowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsunoda's head backwards.
Janowski darts in and clinches Tsunoda up against the cage.
Janowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Janowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Janowski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Janowski.
Janowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Janowski lands an elbow inside that Tsunoda shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Janowski.
Janowski is working Tsunoda over against the cage.
Janowski lands an elbow just above Tsunoda 's eye.
Janowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsunodas head.
Janowski lands a nice elbow.
Janowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsunoda's efforts to push away.
Janowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowski lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Johnny Tsunoda has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsunoda or not.
Janowski cracks Tsunoda with a nice body shot.
Janowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Janowski.
A short left from Janowski.
Good body shot from Janowski.
Nice body punch from Janowski - that landed with a thud.
Janowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Janowski lands an elbow inside.
Janowski lands an elbow inside that Tsunoda shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Janowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janowski scores with a shot to the side of Tsunoda's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Janowski.
Come on Janowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Janowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsunoda takes an elbow to the temple.
Janowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsunoda backwards.
Tsunoda is rocked!
Tsunoda takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsunoda is still on wobbly legs! Can Janowski finish him?
Janowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsunoda seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Janowski.
Janowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Janowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janowski presses Tsunoda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsunoda or not.
I was talking to Janowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Janowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsunoda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Janowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsunoda backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Janowski.
Good body shot from Janowski.
Janowski lands an elbow inside that Tsunoda shrugs off.
Janowski digs a right hand underneath Tsunoda's ribcage. Tsunoda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Janowski scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Janowski lands an elbow that stopped Tsunoda in his tracks for a moment.
Janowski lands an elbow inside.
Janowski lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Janowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Tsunoda's cut.
That's time! Janowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Janowski cracks Tsunoda with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tsunoda tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Janowski pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tsunoda is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Janowski!
Stevie Janowski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Munro (ranked 2868 p4p, 3478 weight class) and Jason McMelon (ranked 370 p4p, 426 weight class). Jaxson Munro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason McMelon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxson Munro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason McMelon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munro looks to score with a jab to the body but McMelon is just out of range.
McMelon throws a nice inside leg kick.
McMelon lands with a slapping head kick.
McMelon lands a nice looking body kick.
McMelon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been hearing reports that Munro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McMelon forces Munro back against the cage and clinches.
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
Munro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on McMelon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McMelon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMelon leaning his opponent against the cage.
McMelon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munro blocks a body shot from McMelon.
Munro is trying to break free.
McMelon lands a right hand.
McMelon throws a head punch that misses.
McMelon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Munro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMelon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munro backwards.
Munro managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
Munro prevents a body shot from McMelon.
Munro takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMelon leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for McMelon to work.
McMelon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McMelon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munro wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMelon missing with knees to the body.
McMelon leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMelon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMelon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Munro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMelon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMelon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munro avoids it.
Munro blocking some punches.
McMelon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMelon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McMelon fails in his attempt to clinch.
McMelon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Munro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McMelon tries to clinch up but Munro circles away and keeps his distance.
Munro ducks under a wild hook from McMelon.
McMelon scores with a nice body kick.
Munro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMelon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munro throws a hook but McMelon avoids it easily.
McMelon pushes Munro away with a front kick.
McMelon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munro.
McMelon jabs Munro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McMelon.
Jason McMelon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMelon closes the distance and clinches.
McMelon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Munro manages to break the clinch.
Munro tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMelon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munro somewhat.
Jaxson Munro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McMelon can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMelon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munro circles away quickly and effectively.
McMelon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McMelon's waist but McMelon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munro off to one side.
McMelon lands a front kick.
McMelon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMelon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMelon throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by McMelon. That's going to slow Munro down.
McMelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that McMelon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Munro scores with a takedown into McMelon's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McMelon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Munro avoiding damage as McMelon throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMelon has Munro pressed against the cage.
Munro controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMelon stalls.
McMelon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Munro is looking to break free of the clinch but McMelon has double underhooks.
McMelon tries a knee to the head but Munro blocks it.
McMelon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMelon missing with knees to the body.
McMelon effectively controlling the action here.
Munro wants to break free but McMelon has control.
Munro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMelon.
McMelon is stalling here.
Jason McMelon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Munro being controlled against the cage.
McMelon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMelon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munro is trying to push McMelon away but McMelon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Munro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMelon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Munro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMelon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxson Munro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McMelon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMelon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
McMelon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munro scores with a jab to the body.
McMelon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Munro. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Munro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from McMelon finds it's way through Munro's defenses.
McMelon tries to clinch
and Munro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McMelon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McMelon cracks Munro with a right hand to the side of the head.
McMelon wants to clinch up but Munro keeps it at a distance.
Munro throws a body punch but McMelon moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munro is defended easily by McMelon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMelon looks to clinch
and Munro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Munro prevents McMelon from standing back up.
McMelon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McMelon is trying to escape back to his feet but Munro uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet.
Munro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMelon pushes Munro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Munro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munro working the head with strikes.
McMelon tries to escape but Munro is in control.
Munro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Munro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munro trying to control the action but McMelon is working from the bottom.
Munro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McMelon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMelon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Munro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McMelon bucks up and tries to throw Munro off but instead Munro has got his back!
Can McMelon hold on?! Munro is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
McMelon wants to get back to his feet.
McMelon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Munro gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Munro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jaxson Munro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Munro off. It looks like it's working - Munro slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! McMelon displaying calm under pressure there.
Munro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McMelon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Munro misses with a wild combination.
McMelon leaves Munro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson Munro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMelon 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason McMelon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Miocic (ranked 2639 p4p, 3067 weight class) and Kristian Baunegaard (ranked 312 p4p, 357 weight class). Kristian Baunegaard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Baunegaard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baunegaard's guard.
Miocic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baunegaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baunegaard is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic is pushing down on Baunegaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baunegaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Miocic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miocic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miocic passes to side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic looks up at the clock and then as Baunegaard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miocic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miocic 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.
Baunegaard stops Miocic from passing to mount.
Miocic has hold of Baunegaard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Baunegaard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Miocic cranks the arm and Baunegaard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Baunegaard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Miocic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Valero (ranked 3231 p4p, 3242 weight class) and Eddie Young (ranked 214 p4p, 217 weight class). Eddie Young told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Edwin Valero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Young!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Young throws a body punch but Valero moves out of range.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valero shoots and misses
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Young.
Valero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Young sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valero.
Valero attempts a counter takedown but Young avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Valero shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Young's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Young works Valero's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valero ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Young gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valero advances to half guard.
Valero wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Valero trying to advance position but Young counters by regaining guard.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Valero is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valero is looking to pass into half guard but Young pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Young is in guard.
Young decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Valero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Young lands with a kick to the temple. Valero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young jabs Valero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young throws a sloppy head kick
and Valero counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young is looking to stand up but Valero isn't so interested in that idea.
Valero advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Young!
Valero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Valero's guard. A big mistake from Valero there, giving up the dominant position!
Valero wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valero takes one to the chin there.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Valero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valero is looking for a kimura here.
Valero trying to pass the guard but Young defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young pushes Valero off looking to stand but Valero dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Valero wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well.
Valero looking for a submission but Young manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Valero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard.
Valero is looking to pass Young's guard but actually Young recovers to full guard.
Valero looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valero prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Valero tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valero is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Young controlling from mount.
Valero tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young get's back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Young lands with a right hand.
Valero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valero tries for a takedown but Young sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Young lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice body punch from Young.
Valero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
Valero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Valero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valero fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Young duly obliges.
Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Young drops Valero with a right and a left! Young comes rushing in but Valero regains his composure and manages to keep Young in guard.
 Valero is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valero, up you get!
Oh Valero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Valero walks straight into a right hand from Young - that's dropped him! Young jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Valero from any more punishment! Valero complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Young!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Williams (ranked 2198 p4p, 1801 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 265 p4p, 210 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams throws a jab when Adebisi was well out of range.
Adebisi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adebisi.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adebisi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Adebisi 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.
Adebisi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Adebisi working away.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adebisi scores with punches from side control.
Williams is trying to control Adebisi's posture but Adebisi avoids it.
Williams is not content to let Adebisi control the position.
Williams wants to control but Adebisi postures up.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adebisi's best efforts.
Adebisi moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Adebisi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams wants to control but Adebisi is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adebisi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adebisi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adebisi unloading with bombs!
Adebisi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Adebisi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adebisi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to hold on but Adebisi pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adebisi scoring with strikes but Williams is staying in there.
Adebisi is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adebisi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Adebisi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Williams is rocked!
Adebisi prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adebisi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Adebisi loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Williams scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Adebisi land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Adebisi stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Adebisi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 1352 p4p, 3709 weight class) and Samuel Jones (ranked 170 p4p, 424 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body punch but Lauzier moves out of range.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Lauzier.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Lauzier pushes him away.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Jab from Lauzier.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Lauzier seems unphased.
Jones throws the left hand but Lauzier avoids the punch easily.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lauzier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Lauzier seems unphased.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lauzier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lauzier throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throws out a counter right but Lauzier avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones clinches.
Lauzier is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has Lauzier pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Lauzier is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Lauzier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lauzier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Jones.
Lauzier working hard to break the clinch.
Lauzier breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Lauzier's head back.
 It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzier.
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!
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
Lauzier staying out of range there.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lauzier moved out of range.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Lauzier takes one to the side of the head.
Jones swings for the body but Lauzier moves out of range.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lauzier.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lauzier moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lauzier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Lauzier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Lauzier blocks a jab.
Lauzier throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Lauzier lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Lauzier lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
Lauzier slips under a jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lauzier circles away quickly and effectively.
Lauzier moves away from the strike by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzier.
Lauzier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones digs a good body shot into Lauzier's ribs.
Lauzier misses with a straight left.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzier blocking some punches.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lauzier avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lauzier's efforts to push away.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lauzier manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lauzier moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lauzier misses the target.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Lauzier there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Lauzier avoids it this time.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Lauzier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzier.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Good standup being displayed there by Lauzier as he connects with a hook.
Jones works Lauzier's body with a nice hook.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzier.
Samuel Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzier throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzier moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lauzier back against the cage.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzier tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lauzier is trying to break free.
Lauzier wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Lauzier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lauzier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lauzier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lauzier counter with a right hand.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Lauzier moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Lauzier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzier was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Jones misses.
Lauzier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier misses with a looping right.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
A big left from Jones misses.
Lauzier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Lauzier pushes him away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Lauzier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Lauzier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a hook.
Lauzier moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Jones slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Lauzier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lauzier cracks Jones with a good jab.
Lauzier scores with a jab.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Lauzier's head.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzier moves away.
Lauzier throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to move into range but Lauzier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauzier to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones cracks Lauzier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones rushes Lauzier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lauzier scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Jones takes a swing at Lauzier's ribcage but misses.
Jones takes one on the button.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Lauzier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lauzier misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzier is just out of range.
Lauzier is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
Jones moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Jones misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier scores with a hook.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a hook. Lauzier ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Lauzier.
Lauzier lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lauzier.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Lauzier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lauzier lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lauzier gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Samuel Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lauzier wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones connects with a right hand. Lauzier shakes it off.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lauzier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gabriel Lauzier's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzier.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lauzier with a nice cross.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lauzier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Lauzier's head.
Lauzier cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lauzier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones gets through Lauzier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones works on Lauzier's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Lauzier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samuel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lauzier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lauzier working hard to break the clinch.
Jones has Lauzier pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lauzier wants to break free but Jones has control.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot.
Lauzier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Lauzier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones takes a swing at Lauzier's ribcage but misses.
Jones slips a straight right by Lauzier.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones slips a jab from Lauzier.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones looks to land a combination but Lauzier avoids it well.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gabriel Lauzier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzier looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Jones.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jones!
In his post fight interview, Samuel Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Saragih (ranked 2205 p4p, 1989 weight class) and Jamie Webb (ranked 157 p4p, 143 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Saragih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Webb!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Saragih to counter with a crisp jab.
Webb darts in trying to clinch
letting Saragih counter with a right hand.
Webb tries to clinch up but Saragih circles away and keeps his distance.
Saragih moves out of range as Webb strikes.
A shot to the liver by Webb. Beautiful body shot.
Webb throws a jab when Saragih was well out of range.
Saragih misses with an uppercut.
Saragih wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saragih throws the left hand but Webb avoids the punch easily.
Saragih throws a hook but Webb avoids it easily.
A big left from Saragih misses.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saragih thuds a left hand into Webb's body.
Webb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Webb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saragih manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saragih swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Webb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih digs a good hook to Webb's body.
A big left from Webb misses.
Saragih lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Webb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Webb is rocked!
Saragih clinches with his opponent.
Webb is still on wobbly legs! Can Saragih finish him?
Saragih breaks from the clinch.
Saragih throws a shot to the body.
Saragih sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Webb's defenses. It connects perfectly with Webb's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Saragih!
After winning the bout, Jack Saragih thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
66% |
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