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APF 57 - Goretex PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Castiglione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenord Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castiglione comes to the cage accompanied by War Zone - Rob Zombie. The key to victory for Francis Castiglione has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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218 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Castiglione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenord Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Castiglione misses its intended target.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Castiglione shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castiglione swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castiglione stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castiglione wants it to stay on the feet.
Francis Castiglione seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castiglione drops Marshall with a beautiful combination! Marshall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Castiglione is looking for the KO!
It looks like Lenord Marshall 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!
Marshall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Francis Castiglione has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenord Marshall.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Castiglione sprawls well.
Castiglione misses with a few strikes there.
Castiglione misses with the combination.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castiglione's waist but Castiglione gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
A punch combination from Castiglione misses.
Castiglione fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marshall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marshall looking to secure an arm triangle but Castiglione defends it well.
Marshall looks gassed!
Castiglione tries to reverse the position but Marshall maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castiglione is squirming around, avoiding Marshall's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castiglione regains half guard.
Castiglione is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Castiglione tries to get to full guard but Marshall has control of the leg.
Marshall is trying to control. Castiglione wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Castiglione is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marshall trying to control the pace.
Castiglione throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Marshall blocks the strikes from Castiglione.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castiglione as he jumps to the side.
Castiglione darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castiglione swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Castiglione.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castiglione keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marshall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castiglione scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall ducks right into an uppercut from Castiglione.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Castiglione.
Marshall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Francis Castiglione is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall takes one to the chin there.
Castiglione misses with a wild combination.
Marshall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castiglione throws a one two combo.
Castiglione misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Castiglione is defending well.
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castiglione defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is looking to advance position but Castiglione won't allow it.
Castiglione landing a few short strikes.
Marshall has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Castiglione defend it? Marshall steps over the head and cranks it - Castiglione is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lenord Marshall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makke Hakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers - Born to Lose . Makke Hakala looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makke Hakala!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hakala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
T sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
T won't allow Hakala to pass to mount.
T trying to control here.
T wants to get back to his feet.
T looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hakala controlling the pace.
T actively working from the bottom here.
Hakala stalling.
Hakala working T over with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakala is trying to control the action in half guard but T is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hakala looks gassed!
Hakala is thwarting T's attempts to control the position.
T pushes Hakala off looking to stand but Hakala dives back in and keeps control.
T wants to control but Hakala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
T has closed the distance and engaged Hakala in a clinch.
T displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hakala up against the cage.
T digs a right hand into Hakala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakala's gas tank.
T has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hakala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
T with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
T is trying to maintain a safe position but Hakala gets an underhook and turns T into the cage.
T pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
T doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakala circles away.
T wants to clinch up but Hakala keeps it at a distance.
T gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hakala stops T from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hakala wants to pass the guard but T is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
T trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hakala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hakala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with T. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
T is trying to control the position but Hakala postures up.
T looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakala is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
T tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnny T is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. T looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
T manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakala wants to lay and pray for a moment but T keeps working.
T looking for submissions off his back.
Hakala is nestled in close to T, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
T is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hakala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hakala's back!
Hakala manages to escape to his feet.
T closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
T turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and T manages to end up in side control.
T wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakala, who protects the arm well.
T decides to stand back up. T steps back and let's Hakala get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but T avoids it really well and circles away.
T tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - T looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
T tries to clinch up but Hakala circles away and keeps his distance.
T tries to clinch up.
T fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around T's waist but T gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakala off to one side.
T takes the fight into the clinch.
T pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
T fails with an attempt to clinch.
T closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hakala takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Makke Hakala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
T misses with a hook. Hakala ducked under it nicely.
T is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakala.
T moves in looking to clinch but Hakala pushes him off.
T tries to clinch but Hakala is having none of it.
T throws a sloppy head kick and Hakala moves out of range easily.
T fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnny T is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from T.
T tries to clinch up.
T closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
T will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hakala up against the cage.
Hakala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hakala takes a knee right on the jaw!
T pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
T is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slow jab from T misses its intended target.
T fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakala, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from T.
T putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hakala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
T scores with a knee to the head.
T is trying to trip Hakala. He has hold of a leg but Hakala is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. T persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
T gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
T tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakala walks into a straight right hand from T.
T defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakala.
Johnny T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makke Hakala.
T clinches with his opponent.
T stalling in the clinch.
T working Hakala over with knees to the body.
Hakala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. T is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
T lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
T is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
T landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hakala avoids a wild elbow strike from T.
T is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hakala is keeping busy.
Hakala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. T fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakala.
Good exchange - T coming out on top.
T is looking to clinch but Hakala is avoiding it.
T defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakala.
T closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
T scores with a knee to the head.
T gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hakala is doing well to control the position and prevent T from advancing to side control.
Hakala is not content to let T control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakala trying to hold on to T's head to control him but T postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hakala can do anything to dispel that myth.
T tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hakala.
Hakala is staying active underneath T, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hakala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from T.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
T is looking to clinch.
T takes the fight into the clinch.
T content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hakala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. T is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
T scores with a knee to the head.
T has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hakala clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
T is looking to control Hakala but Hakala is wriggling around and keeping busy.
T is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
T is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hakala is defending well though. T let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny T dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hakala tries to score a power double leg takedown but T sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakala somewhat.
T gets a clinch.
T pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
T tries to clinch but Hakala is having none of it.
T is looking to clinch.
T has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hakala tries for a takedown but T manages to get underhooks.
T taking a breather.
T landing some nice looking knees to the body.
T gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hakala is trying to stand back up but T is controlling him
T wants to pass to mount but Hakala is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
T missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hakala is looking for a sweep. T is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
T is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hakala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time T.
T seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
T not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
T moves into the clinch.
Hakala tries for a takedown but T manages to get underhooks.
Johnny T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makke Hakala.
T connects with a knee to the head.
T's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
T is looking to clinch.
T fails in his attempt to clinch.
T throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
T tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
T moves into the clinch.
T tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
T has Hakala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hakala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
T looking to throw knees to the head but Hakala is blocking nicely.
Hakala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. T avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
T lands an elbow that stopped Hakala in his tracks for a moment.
T goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hakala prevents it.
Come on T - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
T has Hakala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. T pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hakala tumbling to the mat - T dives into Hakala's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakala has a closed guard, preventing T from standing up.
Hakala is trying to keep T in close.
T gets to his feet. Hakala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
T pushes Hakala up against the cage in a clinch.
T scores with an uppercut up the middle.
T's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
T tries to clinch there but Hakala circles away.
T tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. T defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
T tries to clinch but Hakala is having none of it.
Hakala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
T tries to clinch up but Hakala circles away and keeps his distance.
T fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
T defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakala.
T clinches up with Hakala and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from T.
T scores a nice knee to the body.
T using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hakala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
T looking to throw knees to the head but Hakala is blocking nicely.
Hakala takes a knee right on the jaw!
T escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakala keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny T showed his dominance in that final round.
Well T 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny T!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Forever. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad Boy Bernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruben Santana!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernie circles away.
Santana jabs Bernie right on the nose. Bernie blinks but takes it well.
Bernie misses with a low kick.
Bernie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruben Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bernie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santana can pounce on him.
Santana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Bernie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bernie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santana is looking to clinch but Bernie is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bernie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santana won't be happy with that.
Santana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santana keeps working.
Santana tries to bench press Bernie off him but Bernie keeps the position.
Bernie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Santana's legs.
Bernie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Santana can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is not content to let Bernie control the position.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana looks gassed!
Santana takes a swing at Bernie's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Bernie is predictable there
and Santana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bernie's knee momentarily.
Bernie wants to land a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
A good leg kick by Santana.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Bernie keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Santana
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bernie thows a leg kick but Santana checks it
and Santana counters with a low kick, right behind Bernie 's knee.
Bernie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bernie lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye.
Bernie digs a right hand into Santana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santana's gas tank.
Bernie lands a good knee to the midsection. Santana won't want to take too many of those.
Bernie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bernie drags the fight down to the ground.
Santana wants to control from the top but Bernie keeps moving.
Bernie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bernie wants to sweep but no luck.
Santana trying to control but Bernie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernie is adopting a defensive guard.
Santana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bernie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santana has managed to get both his arms back between Bernie's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bernie looking to control.
Bernie is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernie is keeping the position for now.
Bernie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Boy Bernie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santana misses with a combination
and Bernie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santana's knee momentarily.
Bernie checks a low kick from Santana.
Bernie clinches up against the cage.
Bernie throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Bernie.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Bernie.
Santana gets control of Bernie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bernie is pushing down on Santana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santana is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santana has his hands clasped together around Bernie's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana pushes Bernie off looking to stand but Bernie dives back in and keeps control.
Santana trying to control from the bottom.
Bernie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Santana defend it? Bernie steps over the head and cranks it - Santana is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bernie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bad Boy Bernie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross Dresser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vladimir putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cross Dresser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, vladimir putin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dresser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dresser. putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dresser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by putin.
Dresser misses with a double jab.
Dresser throws a nice looking combination but putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dresser is on the wrong end of a nice combination from putin.
putin tries to clinch but Dresser is having none of it.
putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
putin throws a series of punches but Dresser moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for putin.
Dresser is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by putin.
putin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dresser has time to react.
Good leg kick by putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
putin scores with a leg kick.
Dresser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from putin.
putin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dresser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
putin throws a leg kick which misses Dresser's front leg but catches the back leg as Dresser tries to avoid it.
Dresser slips a jab and a cross from putin.
putin feints and then cracks Dresser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dresser down.
Dresser tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
putin misses with a head kick.
putin lands a nice shot that snaps Dresser's head back.
putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
putin lands a high kick!
Dresser is rocked!
putin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by putin - that's a beauty! Dresser is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even putin can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). vladimir putin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morton's choice of entrance music: Rock N Roll-Led Zeppelin. Alan Dzagoev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Morton's chin.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dzagoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Morton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morton advances position into side control!
Dzagoev gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dzagoev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dzagoev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton working Dzagoev over with strikes.
Morton thows a huge punch but Dzagoev dodges it nicely.
Dzagoev tries to roll over but Morton keeps him under control.
Morton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morton lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Alan Dzagoev has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton cracks Dzagoev with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Morton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones. Mack has chosen Ain't no Rest for the Wicked as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Mack!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox blocks a head kick by Mack.
Mack throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Mack misses with a leg kick.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mack looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knox!
Mack throws some wild stikes that Knox manages to avoid easily.
Knox is trying to stand.
Mack sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mack swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Knox is now in Mack's guard. A big mistake from Mack there, giving up the dominant position!
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Mack's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox passes Mack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knox.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Knox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mack's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Knox 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.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Mack looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox throws a body punch but Mack moves out of range.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Mack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from Knox misses.
Johnny Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox jabs at Mack's body.
Mack throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox slips a jab from Mack.
Mack stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mack misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Mack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mack lands a head kick. Knox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mack throws a leg kick that misses.
Mack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a shoot takedown. Mack fights it but they end up in guard.
Knox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.
Knox wants to get up but he can't break Mack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.
Knox works over Mack with some ground and pound from guard.
Knox landing with the ground and pound.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Mack misses with a looping left.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mack shoots and misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Mack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knox did well to prevent Mack getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mack wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Mack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knox avoids the head kick by Mack.
Mack misses the jab.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Mack shoots in.
Mack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mack tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox avoids the head kick by Mack.
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox catches Mack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox cracks Mack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox scores with the left hand. Mack knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox lands a jab.
Mack is rocked!
Knox lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mack falls backwards - clearly groggy! Knox dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Knox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Adkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soderstrom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica Don't Tread on Me . Rasmus Soderstrom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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18
165 lbs
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27
168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Adkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderstrom lands with a kick to the temple. Adkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Soderstrom moves away from the strike by Adkins.
Soderstrom leaves Adkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soderstrom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soderstrom lands a nice hook to Adkins's body. Adkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soderstrom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Adkins.
Soderstrom throws a nice head kick!
Soderstrom lands a high kick!
Soderstrom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adkins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soderstrom. That one must have hurt.
Soderstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soderstrom sprawls well. Soderstrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adkins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adkins, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom stalls.
Soderstrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soderstrom lands a body shot.
Adkins jumps guard but Soderstrom stands there with Adkins around his waist. Adkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Adkins won't want to take too many of those.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adkins is breathing heavily.
Soderstrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Adkins in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Trevor Adkins has been cut.
Soderstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adkins backwards.
Soderstrom pushes Adkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderstrom lands an elbow inside.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Adkins won't want to take too many of those.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Adkins in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Adkins won't want to take too many of those.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soderstrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Adkins won't want to take too many of those.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom lands a shoulder strike.
Soderstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow.
Trevor Adkins's cut is getting worse.
Adkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soderstrom lands an elbow just above Adkins 's eye.
A short uppercut from Soderstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soderstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Adkins in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Soderstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soderstrom scores with a shot to the side of Adkins's head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Adkins's ribcage.
Soderstrom working Adkins over with knees to the body.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adkins's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Adkins's cut.
That's time! Adkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom clinches with his opponent.
Adkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Soderstrom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soderstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soderstrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soderstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Soderstrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trevor Adkins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soderstrom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Soderstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Soderstrom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Soderstrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Trevor Adkins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soderstrom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adkins's defenses.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Adkins in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adkins or not.
Soderstrom leaning against his opponent.
Soderstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soderstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trevor Adkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rasmus Soderstrom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leshley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I am the Dominator. McGrady comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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25
265 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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24
250 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leshley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelly McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leshley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Bobby Leshley has been cut.
Leshley tries to close the distance and clinch but McGrady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leshley throws a body punch but McGrady moves out of range.
Donk. Leshley catches McGrady right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Leshley finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
It looks like Kelly McGrady has been cut.
Leshley shoots for a double leg takedown but McGrady sprawls well. He's pushed Leshley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGrady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leshley circles away quickly and effectively.
Leshley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGrady keeping control of the position.
McGrady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leshley is working away from the top position though.
Leshley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGrady tries to roll over but Leshley keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGrady with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGrady is not content to let Leshley control the position.
McGrady trying to control but Leshley postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGrady throws a series of punches but Leshley avoids them all with ease.
Leshley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGrady.
Leshley misses with an uppercut. McGrady saw that one coming.
Leshley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGrady.
A head kick misses from Leshley.
Kelly McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady throws a series of punches but Leshley avoids them all with ease.
McGrady throws an overhand right that lands on Leshley's shoulder, as Leshley tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leshley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGrady backs up against the cage.
McGrady does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leshley misses with a body punch
and McGrady counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leshley thinking.
McGrady misses with a series of wild punches.
McGrady lunges at Leshley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leshley's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leshley. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrady pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leshley is out of range and McGrady settles back down.
McGrady throws a head kick that misses.
Leshley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
McGrady scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGrady lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leshley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leshley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGrady lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGrady throws a low kick but Leshley avoids it.
Leshley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leshley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGrady napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McGrady's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGrady tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady wants to control but Leshley postures up.
Leshley trying to control the action but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leshley trying to control the action but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGrady lands a jab to Leshley's midsection.
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.
Leshley takes a swing at McGrady's ribcage but misses.
Leshley throws a hook but McGrady blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by McGrady. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGrady.
Kelly McGrady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrady throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leshley.
McGrady swinging wildly here.
Leshley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGrady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from McGrady misses its intended target.
McGrady tries a low kick but Leshley avoids it.
McGrady scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leshley misses with a double jab
and McGrady counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leshley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGrady counters with a good low kick that Leshley was not able to check.
McGrady slaps away a takedown attempt from Leshley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leshley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Leshley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leshley stalks McGrady and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGrady's face. McGrady staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Leshley does no damage.
McGrady throws a low kick but Leshley avoids it.
Leshley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leshley ducks under a wild hook from McGrady.
McGrady swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGrady misses with a body punch
and Leshley counters with a straight right hand.
McGrady misses with a body shot.
McGrady punishes Leshley's body with a nice straight punch.
McGrady finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGrady throws a leg kick but Leshley moved away.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leshley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leshley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leshley lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGrady takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from McGrady misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGrady lands a jab-cross combination.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leshley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGrady's guard.
McGrady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leshley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leshley is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leshley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leshley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leshley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leshley thows a big elbow that misses.
McGrady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGrady scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGrady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leshley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGrady misses with a double jab
and Leshley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGrady works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leshley trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady 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.
Leshley is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrady has wrist control.
Leshley wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
McGrady has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leshley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady wants to sweep but no luck.
Leshley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrady is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leshley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leshley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGrady.
McGrady digs a good hook to Leshley's body.
Leshley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leshley blocks a jab.
Leshley throws a series of punches but McGrady moves out of range.
McGrady fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly McGrady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGrady sizes up Leshley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGrady fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady clobbers Leshley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leshley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGrady loads up on a big right hand but Leshley slips the punch.
McGrady thows a body shot but no joy.
Leshley staying out of range there.
Leshley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leshley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGrady cracks Leshley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by McGrady as he connects with a hook.
McGrady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrady throws a leg kick but Leshley checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrady fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leshley.
Leshley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leshley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGrady.
McGrady throws a hook but Leshley blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leshley misses the jab.
Leshley lands a nice shot to the body.
Leshley staying out of range there.
McGrady throws the left hand but Leshley avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Leshley blocks the leg kick.
Leshley checks a leg kick.
McGrady misses with a straight right.
McGrady is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leshley.
Leshley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGrady is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGrady lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Leshley!
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!
McGrady sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady looking to control but Leshley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leshley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Leshley is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leshley avoid being mounted?
McGrady thows a huge punch but Leshley dodges it nicely.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Leshley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leshley blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGrady.
McGrady not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
McGrady passes to full mount!
McGrady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGrady goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Leshley is on top in guard.
Leshley trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leshley postures up.
Leshley drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGrady looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGrady looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGrady!
McGrady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leshley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Leshley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGrady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley is not content to let McGrady control the position.
Leshley is trying to get back to full guard.
McGrady trying to control from half guard but Leshley is working away.
Leshley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGrady stops Leshley from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leshley throws a head kick that misses.
Leshley gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGrady is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGrady manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leshley is trying desperately to improve position.
McGrady cracks Leshley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leshley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by McGrady there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGrady looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Leshley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leshley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell's entrance music is Rock On-David Essex. A fine choice. 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell throws a leg kick which misses Wayne's front leg but catches the back leg as Wayne tries to avoid it.
Wayne throws a hook but Harrell blocks it.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrell.
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
Harrell moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Harrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrell moves away.
Donk. Wayne catches Harrell right on the button with a cross.
Harrell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wayne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Harrell keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne won't allow Harrell to sweep him here.
Wayne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harrell wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Harrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrell managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Harrell had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrell tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrell to the ground. Harrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
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.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrell tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Harrell.
Harrell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wayne will feel that in the morning.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrell is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Harrell.
Harrell throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrell. That's going to slow Wayne down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell 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.
Harrell works the jab nicely.
Harrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Harrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harrell did well to prevent Wayne getting side control.
Harrell is trying to maintain the position but Wayne is very close to passing his half guard.
Harrell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wayne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harrell is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wayne won't allow Harrell to sweep him here.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrell 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.
Wayne stays in close to Harrell's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wayne defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne checks a leg kick nicely.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
Harrell takes one on the button.
Harrell misses with a head kick.
Harrell walks into a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrell which made him look bad.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrell stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shelton Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrell as he jumps to the side.
Good leg kick by Harrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrell moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Harrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wayne is able to avoid easily.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne shoots in but Harrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wayne throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrell sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shelton Harrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wayne.
Harrell misses with a double jab
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wayne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Harrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell wants to control but Wayne passes easily into half guard.
Wayne is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrell moves into full guard.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Wayne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wayne moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wayne throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrell sprawls well. Harrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
Harrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrell looks to land a combination. Wayne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harrell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrell can pounce on him.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Wayne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harrell throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Wayne with a hook.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wayne shoots in and drives through. Harrell sprawls well.
Shelton Harrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wayne.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
Wayne misses with a hook. Harrell ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Harrell misses.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrell misses the target.
Harrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Harrell saw that one coming.
Wayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harrell moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrell tries to sprawl out of it but Wayne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Harrell avoids them all with ease.
Harrell thuds a left hand into Wayne's body.
Harrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrell.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Harrell misses with a combination
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.
Wayne trying to control but Harrell is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harrell is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell had his way with John Wayne in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harrell loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrell. That's going to slow Wayne down.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
No joy there for Harrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wayne connects with a right hand. Harrell shakes it off.
Harrell tries to move into range but Wayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrell sprawls well. Harrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell looking to control.
Wayne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wayne won't allow Harrell to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrell trying to keep a closed guard but Wayne is proving a slippery customer.
Wayne content to stall in guard here.
Harrell wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Harrell throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
Harrell blocks a jab.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Wayne 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.
Wayne 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.
Harrell looks to land a combination. Wayne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like John Wayne has been cut.
Harrell scores with a three punch combo!
Wayne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Wayne both land. Nice combination.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Harrell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wayne's knee momentarily.
Harrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harrell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kesler comes to the cage accompanied by Cancer Bats - Deathsmarch. Kevin Wheldon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Kesler's chin.
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kesler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wheldon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wheldon misses.
Kesler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kesler lands a head kick!
Wheldon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kesler moves into range and clinches up with Wheldon.
Wheldon is trying to break free.
Kesler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kesler presses Wheldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wheldon looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Kesler.
Wheldon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kesler takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kesler.
Wheldon takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Kevin Wheldon has been cut.
Kesler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kesler lands a nice uppercut.
Kesler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kesler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kesler is working Wheldon over against the cage.
Kesler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesler works on Wheldon's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
Wheldon takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kesler as the two fighters clinch.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kesler lands a shoulder strike.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kesler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kesler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wheldon backwards.
Kesler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kesler - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
A nice left hand lands by Kesler.
Kesler presses Wheldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wheldon.
A left hand lands to the body for Kesler.
Kesler digs a right hand underneath Wheldon's ribcage. Wheldon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kesler lands a body shot.
Kesler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
Kesler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wheldon backwards.
Kesler gets through Wheldon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kesler works on Wheldon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kesler.
Kesler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kesler is working Wheldon over against the cage.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kesler scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
Wheldon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kesler scores with a shoulder strike.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice body shot.
Kesler misses with a body punch.
Wheldon tries to circle away but Kesler has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Kesler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wheldon's efforts to push away.
Kesler lands a shoulder strike.
Kesler is working Wheldon over against the cage.
Kesler scores with a shot to the side of Wheldon's head.
Wheldon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kesler has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kesler as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kesler as the two fighters clinch.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
Wheldon tries to circle away but Kesler has him pinned against the cage.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kesler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kesler lands with a left to the head.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
Kesler works on Wheldon's body with a couple of short punches.
Wheldon breaks from the clinch.
Kesler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wheldon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wheldon pushes Kesler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kesler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kesler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wheldon some visible discomfort.
Kesler advances to full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kesler controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Wheldon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kesler scores with a leg kick.
Wheldon misses with a looping left.
Wheldon lands with a straight right. Kesler didn't see that one coming.
Kesler works Wheldon's body with a nice hook.
Wheldon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kesler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kesler.
Wheldon misses with a straight right.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with an open hand slap.
Wheldon misses with a combination
and Kesler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Kesler.
Good body shot from Kesler.
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!
Kesler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wheldon or not.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice body shot.
Kesler presses Wheldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan Kesler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kesler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kesler - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
Kesler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Kesler.
Wheldon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kesler has double underhooks.
Kesler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kesler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesler presses Wheldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesler gets through Wheldon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kesler lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kesler.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kesler.
A short body shot lands from Kesler as the two fighters clinch.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
Kesler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesler lands a body shot.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kesler lands a left hand.
Kesler lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kesler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheldon can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Kesler.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
Wheldon takes a shot to the head.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kesler presses Wheldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wheldon backwards.
Wheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice body shot.
Wheldon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kesler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Kesler.
Kesler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kesler.
Wheldon tries to break free but Kesler pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Wheldon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kesler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wheldon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kesler won't allow it.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kesler.
Kesler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wheldon backwards.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wheldon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler lands a body punch.
Kesler lands a left hand.
Wheldon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kesler lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
Wheldon is trying to force a seperation but Kesler has the dominant position.
Kesler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kesler.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Kesler is leaning against Wheldon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Wheldon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kesler lands an uppercut.
Kesler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kesler lands a hook that snaps the head of Wheldon backwards.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
Kesler is working Wheldon over against the cage.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Wheldon is trying to break free.
Wheldon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kesler has him pressed against the cage.
Wheldon is trying to break the clinch but Kesler has him pressed against the cage.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
Kesler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wheldon wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler gets through Wheldon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kesler digs a right hand into Wheldon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wheldon's gas tank.
Kesler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wheldon's efforts to push away.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
Kesler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kesler.
Kesler lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kesler digs a right hand into Wheldon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wheldon's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kesler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kesler gets through Wheldon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wheldon has had enough of the clinch but Kesler keeps him there for the moment.
Kesler tries to throw a body punch but Wheldon avoids it by throwing Kesler back against the cage.
Kesler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheldon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kesler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wheldon's efforts to push away.
Kesler digs a right hand underneath Wheldon's ribcage. Wheldon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Wheldon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wheldon throws out a loose jab but Kesler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheldon scores with a decent looking hook.
Wheldon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wheldon throws a series of punches but Kesler moves out of range.
A big right from Wheldon misses.
Kesler scores with a jab.
Kesler thows a body shot but no joy.
Wheldon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kevin Wheldon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wheldon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kesler counter with a right hand.
Kesler takes one to the side of the head.
Wheldon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kesler.
Kesler dodges the punch combination from Wheldon.
Wheldon throws an overhand right that lands on Kesler's shoulder, as Kesler tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Wheldon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kesler thuds his right hand into Wheldon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kevin Wheldon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Wheldon misses its intended target.
Kevin Wheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheldon misses with a looping left.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kesler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kesler slips a jab from Wheldon.
Wheldon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kesler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wheldon's knee momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Kesler.
Kesler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kesler takes the fight into the clinch.
Kesler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kesler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kesler lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kesler.
Kesler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kesler.
A short body shot lands from Kesler as the two fighters clinch.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kesler lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kesler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Kesler works on Wheldon's body with a couple of short punches.
Wheldon working hard to break the clinch.
Kesler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kesler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Kesler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kesler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wheldon or not.
Kesler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wheldon takes a shot to the head.
Kesler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kesler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kesler lands a body shot.
Kesler is working Wheldon over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
A right handed body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kesler.
Kesler lands with a right to the head.
Kesler scores with a shoulder strike.
Kesler lands with a light punch inside.
Kesler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kesler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wheldon working hard to break the clinch.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Wheldon is trying to force a seperation but Kesler has the dominant position.
Kesler lands with a right to the head.
Kesler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wheldon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Kesler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kesler scores with a hook to the body.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wheldon wants to break free but Kesler has control.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Kesler lands an uppercut.
Kesler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Kesler lands a nice uppercut.
Wheldon has had enough of the clinch but Kesler keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Kesler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler lands with a light punch inside.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice body shot.
Kesler keeps control of Wheldon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wheldon tries to break free but Kesler pushes him back against the cage.
Wheldon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kesler has double underhooks.
Kesler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesler is working Wheldon over against the cage.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Kesler lands a body punch.
Kesler digs a right hand underneath Wheldon's ribcage. Wheldon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kesler lands a left hand.
Kesler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Kesler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kesler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wheldon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kesler digs a right hand into Wheldon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wheldon's gas tank.
Kesler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wheldon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Wheldon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wheldon misses with a shot to the body
and Kesler counters with a one-two to the body.
Wheldon misses with an uppercut. Kesler saw that one coming.
Ryan Kesler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kesler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wheldon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kesler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kesler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wheldon.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kesler closes the distance and pushes Wheldon back into the cage.
Kesler lands a body punch.
Kesler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kesler presses Wheldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesler lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Kesler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kesler lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
Kesler lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kesler.
Wheldon can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kesler.
Kesler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kesler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kesler is working Wheldon over against the cage.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kesler.
Kesler scores with a shoulder strike.
Kesler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wheldon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wheldon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kesler won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Kesler.
Kesler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wheldon is trying to force a seperation but Kesler has the dominant position.
Kesler lands with a right to the head.
Kesler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wheldon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler works on Wheldon's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kesler - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kesler.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
Kesler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wheldon or not.
Wheldon can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler lands a body punch.
Kesler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wheldon.
A hook to the body from Kesler.
Wheldon prevents a body shot from Kesler.
Wheldon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kesler has double underhooks.
Kesler keeps control of Wheldon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kesler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kesler is leaning against Wheldon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wheldon tries to circle away but Kesler has him pinned against the cage.
Kesler is working Wheldon over against the cage.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice body shot.
Wheldon tries to break free but Kesler pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kesler - that landed with a thud.
Kesler pushes Wheldon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
Wheldon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kesler on the inside.
Kesler lands a shot to the body.
Wheldon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wheldon misses with a jab to the body
and Kesler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wheldon misses with a body punch
letting Kesler counter with a right hand.
Wheldon misses with a double jab
and Kesler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wheldon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kesler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wheldon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wheldon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Kesler - just one landing.
Kesler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wheldon.
Nice body kick from Kesler.
Kesler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wheldon's sensitive parts.
Kesler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wheldon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kesler with a hook.
Wheldon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kesler.
Wheldon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kesler feints and then cracks Wheldon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wheldon down.
Wheldon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kesler was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheldon.
Wheldon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wheldon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kesler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wheldon doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wheldon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kesler can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kesler. That snapped Wheldon's head back.
Kesler ducks right into an uppercut from Wheldon.
Kesler fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kesler had his way with Kevin Wheldon in that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Wheldon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kesler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wheldon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Kesler.
Wheldon misses with a hook. Kesler ducked under it nicely.
Wheldon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kesler counters with a nice leg kick.
Kesler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kesler lands with a cross.
Kesler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheldon.
Wheldon misses with a jab to the body
and Kesler counters with an inside leg kick.
Wheldon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kesler moves out of range of the strikes.
Wheldon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wheldon throws a body punch but Kesler moves out of range.
Kesler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wheldon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kesler content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wheldon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kesler moves out of range of the strikes.
Wheldon walks into a left hand.
Wheldon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesler circles away quickly and effectively.
Wheldon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wheldon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kesler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler lands with a straight right. Wheldon didn't see that one coming.
Kesler scores with a nice head shot.
Kesler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wheldon.
Kesler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wheldon misses the body punch
and Kesler counters with a takedown into side control.
Kesler is staying tight to Wheldon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesler lands a nice forearm strike.
Wheldon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kesler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler is staying tight to Wheldon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wheldon wants to get back to his feet.
Kesler slows the pace down.
Kesler stands up and beckons Wheldon to his feet.
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.
Wheldon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kesler counter with a right hand.
Kesler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wheldon. That did some damage!
Kesler moves into range and clinches up with Wheldon.
Kesler has Wheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Wheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kesler gets through Wheldon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kesler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kesler.
Kesler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wheldon's efforts to push away.
Kesler lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wheldon backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kesler.
Kesler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesler digs a right hand into Wheldon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wheldon's gas tank.
A short right from Kesler.
Kevin Wheldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kesler is leaning against Wheldon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kesler cracks Wheldon with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Kesler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kesler 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:40
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:40
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Kesler!
Ryan Kesler retains his middleweight title!
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