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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supernova comes to the cage accompanied by Karma Police. 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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180 lbs
28 - 6 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Supernova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supernova at a distance.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito takes the fight into the clinch.
Supernova lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Frank Esposito has been cut.
Esposito is working Supernova over against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito keeps control of Supernova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Supernova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Supernova lands a shot to the body.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supernova backwards.
It looks like Sunny Supernova has been cut.
Supernova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Supernova misses with a punch on the inside.
Supernova blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esposito.
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!
Supernova lands with a right to the head.
Supernova tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Supernova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Supernova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Supernova just misses with a punch to the body.
Supernova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Supernova misses with a straight right.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
Esposito throws a hook but Supernova avoids it easily.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Supernova fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Supernova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esposito throws a body punch but Supernova moves out of range.
Frank Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick.
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Supernova takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Supernova slips the punch.
Supernova throws a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito punishes Supernova's body with a nice straight punch.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Supernova is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Supernova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Supernova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esposito at a distance.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Supernova circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Esposito misses
and Supernova counters with a one-two to the body.
Esposito blocks a leg kick.
Esposito throws out a powerful jab.
Esposito tries to clinch up
and Supernova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Supernova scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Supernova's head but Supernova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Supernova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito stuns Supernova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Supernova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Supernova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Esposito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esposito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supernova walks into a straight right hand from Esposito.
Esposito tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Supernova counters with an inside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a hook. Supernova ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Esposito will probably get the nod.
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!
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Supernova saw that one coming.
Supernova looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Supernova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Supernova wants to clinch.
Supernova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Esposito is able to avoid easily.
Supernova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Supernova as he checks the leg kick.
Supernova staying out of range there.
Esposito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Supernova throws a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova tries to land a leg kick but Esposito saw it coming and moves away.
Supernova wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Supernova misses with a low kick as Esposito jumps back.
Supernova drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Supernova's head.
Supernova tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Supernova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supernova can't break the clinch.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Supernova controls his hands.
Esposito unloads a knee to the mid-section. Supernova lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Supernova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Supernova lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supernova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Supernova lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Esposito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Supernova throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
Supernova cracks Esposito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Supernova misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
Esposito moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Esposito lands an elbow inside that Supernova shrugs off.
Supernova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito scores a nice knee to the body.
Supernova avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supernova backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supernova.
Esposito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Supernova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito tries a body shot but Supernova blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito gets through Supernova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Supernova.
Esposito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esposito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Supernova's face.
Sunny Supernova's cut is getting worse.
Esposito blocks the elbow strike.
Supernova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito throws an elbow that misses.
Supernova is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Supernova blocks it with crossed arms.
Supernova lands a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Esposito in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supernova avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Supernova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Supernova taking a breather.
Supernova misses with some punches.
Supernova throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Supernova lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Supernova is trying to stall.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supernova stalling in the clinch but Esposito improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supernova.
Supernova tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sunny Supernova will probably get the nod.
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!
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Supernova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Supernova takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sunny Supernova is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito blocks a jab.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Supernova tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Supernova tries to break free but Esposito pushes him back against the cage.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Supernova.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Supernova avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esposito works over Supernova's head and body with a nice combination.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
Esposito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Supernova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Supernova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito checks a leg kick.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Supernova's leg but Supernova calmly moves out of range.
Supernova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Supernova's head.
Supernova throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Esposito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Esposito misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Supernova tries to clinch up
and Esposito counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supernova manages to avoid it.
Supernova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Supernova doesn't seem bothered though.
Supernova needs to keep his hands up - Esposito had a free shot at his head there.
Esposito blocks a leg kick.
Supernova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Supernova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Supernova lands an uppercut.
Supernova lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Esposito.
A bit of stalling here from Supernova.
Supernova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supernova backwards.
Frank Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esposito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supernova has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esposito throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Supernova blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Supernova stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito gets through Supernova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Supernova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supernova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esposito throws a hook but Supernova avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sunny Supernova's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Supernova throws a lazy uppercut
and Esposito counters with a nice leg kick.
Supernova swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Esposito really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Supernova's body. Supernova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Esposito works over Supernova's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Supernova.
Supernova delivers a nice body kick.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Supernova ducks down to avoid it.
Supernova tries to move into range but Esposito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Supernova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Supernova ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Supernova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supernova circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Esposito.
Supernova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Esposito wants to land a leg kick but Supernova is out of range.
Supernova misses with a low kick.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Supernova is out of range.
Supernova avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Esposito!
Esposito cracks Supernova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Supernova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esposito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Supernova.
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!
Esposito tries to clinch up.
A big right from Esposito misses.
Supernova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A clash of legs there as Esposito blocks the low kick.
Supernova thumps Esposito with a low kick.
Supernova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Supernova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a solid leg kick but Supernova takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esposito.
A left lands for Supernova.
Supernova throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Supernova moves out of range.
Supernova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supernova connects with a jab.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Supernova tries to work over Esposito's front leg with a kick but Esposito checks it.
Supernova swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Supernova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Esposito misses.
Supernova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Esposito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Supernova tries a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esposito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Supernova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supernova misses with a head kick.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Supernova's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Frank Esposito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Supernova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Supernova doesn't seem bothered though.
Supernova tries to clinch up.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito connects with the punch.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Supernova lands with a kick to the temple. Esposito shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Esposito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Supernova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Esposito is out of range.
Supernova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Supernova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Supernova's calf.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supernova manages to avoid it.
Esposito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Supernova. Supernova obviously looking to wear him down.
Esposito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Esposito throws a big shot that misses.
Supernova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Esposito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Supernova struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito lands an elbow inside.
Supernova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esposito is keeping busy.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Supernova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supernova leaning his opponent against the cage.
Supernova tries to circle away but Esposito has him pinned against the cage.
Supernova misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supernova is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Supernova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Supernova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Supernova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esposito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supernova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supernova stalling.
Supernova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Sunny Supernova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supernova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supernova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Supernova working hard to break the clinch.
Supernova slows down the pace here.
Supernova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supernova wants to get back to striking at distance but Esposito won't allow it.
Supernova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esposito is defending well for now.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supernova missing with knees to the body.
Supernova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supernova swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Esposito.
Well Esposito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Esposito!
Frank Esposito is the new welterweight champion!
Frank Esposito decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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