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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Joans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barclay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Murder Ya by Kenny Ken (Benny Page RMX) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Mikey Joans has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mikey Joans seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Joans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barclay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones digs a good body shot into Joans's ribs.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joans moves away.
Joans with a jab.
Jones tries to clinch there but Joans circles away.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A jab from Jones misses.
Joans scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joans postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Joans landing with the ground and pound.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Joans is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joans is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joans 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.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Joans with a nice head shot there.
Joans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joans is controlling him.
Joans is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joans won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joans throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Joans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Joans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joans misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a combination
and Joans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Joans.
Joans scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joans looking to pass the guard.
Joans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones has Joans pulled in close to control his posture.
Joans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Joans misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Joans coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joans misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones drops Joans with a beautiful combination! Joans stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
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 Mikey Joans will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Joans circles away.
Joans is rocked!
It looks like Mikey Joans has been cut.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joans swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands a right hand.
Oh Joans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks Joans with a nice body shot.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Joans's ribcage. Joans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Joans hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barclay Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Punks Jump Up To Get Beatdown as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidov lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
Khalidov misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khalidov. Khalidov obviously looking to wear him down.
Khalidov has managed to clinch.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Khalidov scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Khalidov lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Gerald Wilson has been cut.
Khalidov lands with a nice body punch.
Khalidov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khalidov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khalidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Nice body punch from Khalidov - that landed with a thud.
Khalidov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Khalidov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khalidov pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalidov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Khalidov.
Khalidov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khalidov taking a breather.
A short right from Khalidov on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Khalidov.
Khalidov stalling against the cage.
Khalidov presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khalidov pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khalidov leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Khalidov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khalidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Khalidov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov scores with a shoulder strike.
Khalidov lands a left hand.
Khalidov stalls.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Khalidov - that landed with a thud.
Khalidov lands a shot to the body.
Khalidov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khalidov lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Khalidov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khalidov stalling.
Khalidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khalidov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khalidov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalidov has Wilson pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Khalidov as the two fighters clinch.
Khalidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Khalidov.
Khalidov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilson's hands.
Gerald Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson misses with a body shot
enabling Khalidov to counter with a crisp jab.
Khalidov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidov clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khalidov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khalidov lands a body punch.
Khalidov controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khalidov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khalidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Khalidov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Khalidov stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khalidov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khalidov has Wilson pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Khalidov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khalidov, as that shot connected.
Khalidov lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalidov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khalidov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khalidov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khalidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Khalidov finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidov lands a jab to the head.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Khalidov lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidov. That's going to slow Wilson down.
A cross from Khalidov lands.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidov moves into the clinch successfully.
Khalidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalidov lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khalidov.
A body shot lands from Khalidov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khalidov.
Khalidov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Khalidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalidov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khalidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khalidov.
Wilson is rocked!
Khalidov lands an uppercut.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khalidov leaning against his opponent.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Khalidov.
Khalidov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.
Khalidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khalidov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Khalidov.
Nice body punch from Khalidov - that landed with a thud.
Khalidov is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Khalidov.
Khalidov clinches.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khalidov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khalidov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedor Khalidov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khalidov blocks it with crossed arms.
Khalidov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khalidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Khalidov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Khalidov tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Khalidov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khalidov.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khalidov stalling in the clinch.
Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalidov has double underhooks.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidov. That's going to slow Wilson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Khalidov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khalidov, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Khalidov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Khalidov forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson letting Khalidov take a breather here.
Khalidov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khalidov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson tries to circle away but Khalidov has him pinned against the cage.
Khalidov lands an uppercut.
Khalidov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khalidov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidov lands a right hand.
Khalidov lands a body punch.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khalidov.
Khalidov slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has Wilson pressed against the cage, preventing Wilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Khalidov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khalidov lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidov rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Khalidov lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike.
Khalidov lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khalidov lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Khalidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerald Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Khalidov scores with a body shot.
Khalidov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khalidov misses with a double jab.
Khalidov clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khalidov counters with a left to the body.
Khalidov lands a body shot.
Khalidov connects with a nice looking jab.
Khalidov thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Khalidov drops Wilson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wilson looks back up at him and smiles so Khalidov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fedor Khalidov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khalidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilson tries to break free but Khalidov pushes him back against the cage.
Khalidov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidov scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Khalidov pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khalidov scores with a shoulder strike.
Khalidov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khalidov digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Khalidov - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Khalidov.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khalidov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Khalidov pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Khalidov.
A right hand to the body from Khalidov.
Khalidov effectively controlling the action here.
Khalidov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Khalidov is controlling him.
Khalidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson tries to circle away but Khalidov has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Khalidov.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khalidov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a shot to the body.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidov is just out of range.
Khalidov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Khalidov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khalidov scores with a nice head shot.
Khalidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Khalidov.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khalidov lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Khalidov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khalidov is working Wilson over against the cage.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khalidov is working Wilson over against the cage.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Khalidov has Wilson pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Khalidov as the two fighters clinch.
Khalidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gerald Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalidov has Wilson pressed against the cage, preventing Wilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Khalidov - that landed with a thud.
Wilson working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Khalidov.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Khalidov taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Khalidov.
Wilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khalidov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Khalidov counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalidov digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Khalidov scores with a leg kick.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidov cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Khalidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Khalidov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Fedor Khalidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson tries to move into range but Khalidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khalidov rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khalidov 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!
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Khalidov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khalidov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khalidov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khalidov digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Khalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khalidov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Fedor Khalidov!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Fedor Khalidov!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Fedor Khalidov!
Fedor Khalidov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jak Progresso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson comes into the arena with Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne blaring out of the sound system. Progresso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dance Hall Days. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jak Progresso!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson throws a combination. Progresso tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Progresso avoids a kick to the body.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Progresso.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Progresso.
Grayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Progresso.
Grayson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Progresso thumps Grayson with a low kick.
Grayson walks into a stiff left hand from Progresso.
Progresso drops his hands momentarily and Grayson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Progresso wants to slow Grayson down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Grayson misses.
Grayson ducks under a wild hook from Progresso.
A big left from Grayson misses.
Progresso rushes Grayson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Progresso throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Progresso.
Grayson lands a shot to the body.
Grayson dodges an elbow strike from Progresso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson throws a punch but it's blocked by Progresso.
Grayson throws a punch but it's blocked by Progresso.
Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by Progresso.
Progresso creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grayson's defenses.
It looks like Marcus Grayson has been cut.
Progresso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Progresso throws an elbow but misses.
Progresso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Progresso trying to land knees to the body.
Grayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Progresso digs a right hand into Grayson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grayson's gas tank.
Progresso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Progresso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Progresso misses.
Progresso has managed to clinch.
Grayson working aggressively here.
Progresso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Progresso blocking some punches.
Grayson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Progresso's elbow.
Progresso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Progresso works on Grayson's body with a couple of short punches.
Progresso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses.
Progresso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progresso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Progresso blocking some punches.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Progresso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Grayson.
Grayson blocks the elbow strike.
Progresso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Progresso just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grayson's brow.
Progresso misses with a knee to the head.
Grayson avoids the elbow strike from Progresso, against the cage.
Grayson managing to block the knees to the body from Progresso.
A hook to the body from Progresso.
A short right from Grayson on the inside.
A hook to the body from Grayson.
Grayson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Grayson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grayson.
A shot in the inside from Grayson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Progresso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Progresso misses.
Progresso lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progresso clinches.
Grayson is trying to break the clinch but Progresso is controlling him.
Grayson lands with a light punch inside.
Progresso pushes off an throws an elbow but Grayson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grayson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Progresso pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Progresso.
Grayson lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Grayson.
Progresso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grayson takes an elbow to the temple.
Grayson blocks an elbow strike.
Progresso lands with a right to the head.
Grayson lands an uppercut.
Progresso throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Progresso.
Grayson lands a body punch.
Progresso looks gassed!
Progresso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grayson avoiding damage as Progresso throws knees to the body.
Grayson pushes Progresso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grayson fails to land.
Progresso with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grayson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grayson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Progresso has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Progresso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson lands with a left to the head.
Progresso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Progresso.
Grayson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Progresso backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grayson.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Progresso tries a knee to the head but Grayson blocks it.
Progresso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Progresso connects with a knee to the head.
Grayson lands with a light punch inside.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson is leaning against Progresso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grayson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Progresso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Progresso throws an elbow but misses.
Grayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Progresso.
Grayson dodges an elbow strike from Progresso.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by Progresso.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grayson.
Grayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Progresso tries to clinch there but Grayson circles away.
Progresso slips under a jab.
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 Marcus Grayson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grayson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grayson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcus Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Progresso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Progresso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Progresso misses with an uppercut. Grayson saw that one coming.
Grayson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Progresso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grayson somewhat.
Grayson throws a jab when Progresso was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson gets a takedown into half guard.
Grayson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Progresso is trying to get back to full guard.
Progresso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grayson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grayson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Progresso is refusing to be controlled, as Grayson sits in half guard.
Progresso trying to hold on to Grayson's head to control him but Grayson postures up.
Well, if Grayson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Progresso is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Progresso can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on Progresso's shoulder, as Progresso tries to avoid the shot.
Grayson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Progresso to score with a decent uppercut.
Progresso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marcus Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Progresso.
Progresso misses with a hook.
Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Progresso as he avoids it easily.
Progresso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Progresso connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Progresso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progresso lands a body shot.
Jak Progresso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Progresso throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grayson works on Progresso's body with a couple of short punches.
Progresso misses with a knee strike.
Progresso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grayson avoids a wild elbow strike from Progresso.
With the fighters up against the cage, Progresso throws an elbow but misses.
Grayson lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grayson blocks an elbow strike from Progresso.
Progresso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grayson avoids it.
Progresso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grayson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Progresso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Progresso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grayson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jak Progresso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Progresso takes one to the side of the head.
Grayson lands with a hook. Progresso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grayson checks a leg kick.
Grayson loads up on a big right hand but Progresso slips the punch.
Grayson throws a combination that misses
and Progresso counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Progresso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Progresso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grayson throws out the jab.
Grayson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Grayson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Progresso doesn't seem phased though.
Grayson takes a swing at Progresso's ribcage but misses.
Grayson throws the left hand but Progresso avoids the punch easily.
Progresso misses with a series of wild punches.
Grayson lands with a shot to the body.
Progresso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Grayson throws a series of strikes that have Progresso backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Grayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
That's time! Grayson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big left from Progresso misses.
Progresso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grayson checks a low kick from Progresso.
Progresso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Progresso moves out of range.
Grayson throws a solid leg kick but Progresso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grayson.
Grayson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Progresso. Progresso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grayson slips under a jab from Progresso.
Progresso misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson thows a body shot but no joy.
Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Progresso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grayson!
Grayson misses with a wild body shot.
Grayson looks to land a right hand but Progresso moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Progresso.
Progresso throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot.
Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
Progresso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Progresso thuds his right hand into Grayson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Progresso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Progresso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Progresso tries to clinch up.
Progresso misses with a wild body shot.
Grayson swinging wilding here.
Grayson with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progresso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Progresso stuffs the takedown.
Grayson lands a jab to the nose.
Grayson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Progresso thows a body shot but no joy.
Progresso throws a jab when Grayson was well out of range.
Progresso is looking to land body kicks.
Progresso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Grayson.
Grayson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Progresso on the side of the head.
Progresso tries to score with a low kick but Grayson moves his leg out of the way.
Grayson misses the jab.
Progresso throws a hook but Grayson avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Progresso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Progresso misses with a straight right.
Grayson punishes Progresso's body with a nice straight punch.
Progresso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayson.
Progresso throws out a leg kick but Grayson moves out of range and Progresso only half commits.
Grayson slips a jab and a cross from Progresso.
A combination from Grayson does no damage.
Grayson throws a body punch but Progresso moves out of range.
Grayson scores with a spinning back kick!
Progresso tries to clinch but Grayson is having none of it.
Marcus Grayson is winning the standup battle so far.
Grayson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Progresso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grayson checks a leg kick.
Progresso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Progresso just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Progresso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Progresso cracks a nice hook into Grayson's ribs.
Grayson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grayson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grayson looks to land a right hand but Progresso moved out of range.
Grayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Progresso throws out the jab.
Progresso with a jab.
Good work by Grayson as he checks the leg kick.
Grayson ducks under a wild hook from Progresso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grayson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grayson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Marcus Grayson!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Marcus Grayson!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Marcus Grayson!
Marcus Grayson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sufjan Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boy Can Survive. Stevens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: They Are Zombies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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143 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sufjan Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen misses with a straight right.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Stevens moved away.
Mullen cracks Stevens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mullen throws a jab when Stevens was well out of range.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen loads up on a big right hand but Stevens slips the punch.
Mullen lands a nice looking body shot.
Mullen leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mullen defends it nicely.
Chris Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sufjan Stevens.
Stevens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mullen throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Mullen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mullen.
Mullen tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mullen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chris Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Mullen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mullen swivels and escapes.
Mullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
Mullen scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mullen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stevens thows a leg kick but Mullen checks it
and Mullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mullen throws a front kick aimed at Stevens's knee but Stevens avoids it well.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevens misses with a takedown
and Mullen counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevens looks gassed!
Mullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mullen.
A swing and a miss from Mullen.
Mullen cracks the inside of Stevens's front leg.
Mullen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mullen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mullen working the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mullen connects with a decent elbow.
Mullen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mullen is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mullen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mullen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mullen cracks Stevens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevens. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Mullen.
Stevens throws a head kick but Mullen moves out of range.
Mullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevens. That did some damage!
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chris Mullen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens slips a jab from Mullen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mullen.
Mullen throws a series of punches but Stevens avoids them all with ease.
Mullen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mullen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mullen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mullen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Mullen has control of the leg.
Stevens moves into full guard.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Mullen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mullen is working Stevens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stevens has his feet on Mullen's thighs here. He's pushed Mullen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mullen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sufjan Stevens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Giovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kick out the Jams by The MC5s kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sonny Giovanni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Giovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovanni throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Giovanni as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Giovanni throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Giovanni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee catches Giovanni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonny Giovanni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giovanni throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from Giovanni.
It looks like Rufus Lee has been cut.
Giovanni slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Giovanni needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Giovanni misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Giovanni misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Giovanni's head but Giovanni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giovanni scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giovanni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws the left hand but Giovanni avoids the punch easily.
Giovanni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giovanni.
Giovanni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giovanni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giovanni swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee cracks Giovanni with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a right and a left that Giovanni avoids nicely.
Giovanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Giovanni stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Giovanni's head but Giovanni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a series of punches but Giovanni moves out of range.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giovanni on the side of the head.
Giovanni scores with a hook.
Giovanni misses with a body shot.
Giovanni avoids the body shot from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
A big left from Lee misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Giovanni. That snapped Lee's head back.
Giovanni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands a jab.
Giovanni gets a clinch.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Giovanni ducks down to avoid it.
Lee slips under a jab from Giovanni.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Giovanni finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee swings for the body but Giovanni moves out of range.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee 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.
Giovanni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Giovanni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee is rocked!
Giovanni lands a brutal uppercut that launches Lee off his feet! Lee tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Giovanni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by Public Enemy - Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos. This should be a great matchup!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribeiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kingston did well to prevent Ribeiro getting side control.
Kingston is trying to stand back up but Ribeiro is controlling him
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Kingston is working away.
Kingston looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to pass Kingston's guard but actually Kingston recovers to full guard.
Ribeiro drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ribeiro as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kingston screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ribeiro! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mario Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Wagstaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes into the arena with Freak On A Leash blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Wagstaff!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagstaff slips a jab from Steele.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wagstaff, pushing him back against the cage.
Wagstaff controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Wagstaff trying to stall but Steele improves his position.
Wagstaff looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Steele works on Wagstaff's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele works on Wagstaff's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagstaff trying to land knees to the body.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele is leaning against Wagstaff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Wagstaff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wagstaff lands an elbow inside that Steele shrugs off.
Wagstaff managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wagstaff.
Wagstaff has Steele pushed against the cage.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagstaff scores a nice knee to the body.
Wagstaff looks gassed!
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagstaff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wagstaff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagstaff or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Wagstaff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagstaffs head.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Wagstaff is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Steele presses Wagstaff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Wagstaff's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagstaff takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagstaff's brow.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagstaff misses with a knee to the head.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagstaff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Steele.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wagstaff.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wagstaff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele avoiding damage as Wagstaff throws knees to the body.
Steele landing knees to the head.
Steele working Wagstaff over with knees to the body.
Wagstaff takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Wagstaff's ribcage. Wagstaff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele cracks Wagstaff with a nice body shot.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagstaffs head.
Wagstaff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagstaff taking a breather.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wagstaff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wagstaff takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Steele digs a right hand into Wagstaff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagstaff's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagstaff's brow.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagstaff trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wagstaff into the cage.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Wagstaff shrugs off.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Wagstaff.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele avoiding damage as Wagstaff throws knees to the body.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wagstaff looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele pushes Wagstaff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Wagstaff misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wagstaff is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Wagstaff managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
A body shot lands from Steele.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wagstaff throws an elbow but misses.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wagstaff avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wagstaff.
Wagstaff takes a shot to the head.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steele lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele lands a body punch.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagstaff avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagstaff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagstaff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele cracks Wagstaff with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagstaff or not.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Steele tries to clinch up but Wagstaff circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele tries to clinch but Wagstaff is having none of it.
Wagstaff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steele.
Wagstaff tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Wagstaff has taken the fight to the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wagstaff 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.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagstaff dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagstaff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele avoiding damage as Wagstaff throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagstaff fails to land.
Wagstaff lands a knee to the head.
George Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wagstaff is breathing heavily.
Wagstaff missing with knees to the body.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wagstaff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wagstaff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wagstaff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wagstaff is defending well for now.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagstaff avoids the damage to the body.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wagstaff blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Wagstaff blocks it.
Wagstaff pushes off an throws an elbow but Steele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
Wagstaff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wagstaff working Steele over with knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele works on Wagstaff's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagstaff looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagstaff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele digs a right hand into Wagstaff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagstaff's gas tank.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wagstaff obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Wagstaff looking to slow down the pace here.
Steele lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Wagstaff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wagstaff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Steele.
A body shot lands from Steele.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Good body shot from Steele.
Steele is leaning against Wagstaff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wagstaff's face.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Wagstaff has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagstaff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
Good body shot from Steele.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wagstaff's face.
Steele cracks Wagstaff with a nice body shot.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Wagstaff blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagstaff avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Wagstaff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Wagstaff won't want to take too many of those.
Wagstaff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wagstaff.
A body shot lands from Steele.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele lands a body shot.
Wagstaff managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Steele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagstaff connects with a high kick.
Wagstaff moves into the clinch.
Wagstaff wants to stall.
Steele letting Wagstaff take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Wagstaff wants to stall.
Wagstaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wagstaff avoids it.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wagstaff blocks it with crossed arms.
Wagstaff blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagstaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele gets through Wagstaff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is leaning against Wagstaff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Wagstaff's head.
Steele scores with a knee to the head.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wagstaff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagstaff can do to turn this around?
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Lester Wagstaff has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steele cracks Wagstaff with a nice body shot.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steele lands a body punch.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wagstaff looking to slow down the pace here.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wagstaff's defenses.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wagstaff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagstaff managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Wagstaff's head.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Wagstaff tries to stall but Steele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagstaff working aggressively here.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagstaff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagstaff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Wagstaff blocks it.
Wagstaff tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagstaff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagstaff misses with a knee strike.
Lester Wagstaff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagstaff is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Wagstaff into the cage.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagstaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Wagstaff won't want to take too many of those.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wagstaff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagstaffs head.
A short left from Steele.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Wagstaff blocks it.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wagstaff avoids it.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Wagstaff won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Wagstaff.
Knees to the body from Wagstaff.
Wagstaff connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
Wagstaff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wagstaff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele lands a body shot.
Wagstaff tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Wagstaff takes an elbow to the temple.
Wagstaff misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wagstaff throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wagstaff avoids it.
Wagstaff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Wagstaff's ribcage. Wagstaff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagstaff or not.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagstaff or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wagstaff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steele is keeping busy.
Steele blocks a body shot from Wagstaff.
Wagstaff takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for George Steele!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for George Steele!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for George Steele!
George Steele wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Evans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Calhoun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Calhoun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Calhoun.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Calhoun's shoulder, as Calhoun tries to avoid the shot.
Calhoun misses the shot to the body.
Calhoun slips under a jab.
Calhoun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans tries to clinch up but Calhoun circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Calhoun circles away.
Calhoun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calhoun lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans wants to clinch.
Evans tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calhoun.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Calhoun moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans looks gassed!
Calhoun lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calhoun lands a high kick to the side of Evans's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Calhoun dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Richard Evans has been cut.
Calhoun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calhoun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Calhoun from controlling successfully.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Calhoun slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans is trying to control the position but Calhoun postures up.
Calhoun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Calhoun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calhoun postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Calhoun with a nice head shot there.
Calhoun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calhoun advances to half guard.
Calhoun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans is looking to control Calhoun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Evans is staying active underneath Calhoun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Calhoun wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to control but Calhoun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans tries to roll over but Calhoun keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Calhoun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calhoun connects with a crisp jab.
Calhoun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calhoun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calhoun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Calhoun circles away.
Calhoun lands an overhand right.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calhoun.
Evans tries to clinch up but Calhoun circles away and keeps his distance.
Calhoun throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Calhoun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Calhoun.
Evans tries to clinch up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Calhoun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Calhoun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calhoun scoring well with a low kick there.
Calhoun lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calhoun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calhoun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Calhoun.
Calhoun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Calhoun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calhoun lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trey Calhoun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calhoun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calhoun sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Calhoun.
Calhoun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richard Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Calhoun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calhoun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Calhoun here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calhoun lands with a nice body punch.
Calhoun cracks Evans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Calhoun.
Calhoun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calhoun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evans thinking.
Calhoun shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Calhoun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calhoun is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Evans clinches but Calhoun breaks the clinch
and Calhoun counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evans's knee momentarily.
Calhoun scoring well with a low kick there.
Trey Calhoun is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans looks to clinch
enabling Calhoun to counter with a crisp jab.
Calhoun scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun tries a head kick but it misses.
Calhoun connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans wants to clinch
and Calhoun makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Evans really felt that one!
Calhoun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Calhoun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Calhoun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Calhoun clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calhoun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans wants to clinch
and Calhoun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calhoun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Evans walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calhoun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richard Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Calhoun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Evans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calhoun looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Calhoun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans tries to clinch
and Calhoun counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Calhoun connects with a nice looking jab.
Calhoun scores with a jab.
Calhoun cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Calhoun lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calhoun misses with a head kick.
Evans tries to clinch but Calhoun moves away
and Calhoun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calhoun scores with a jab to the body.
Calhoun lands with a kick to the temple. Evans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Evans wants to clinch but Calhoun slips to the side
and Calhoun counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Calhoun.
Calhoun throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans tries to clinch up
letting Calhoun counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Evans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Calhoun - the referee stops the clock and Evans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Calhoun. Evans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calhoun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Calhoun lands a head kick!
Calhoun scores with a jab.
Calhoun throws a series of strikes that have Evans backpedaling.
Evans wants to clinch but Calhoun slips to the side
and Calhoun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evans thinking.
Calhoun connects with a solid leg kick.
Calhoun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Calhoun's corner calls for a 1-2. Calhoun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Calhoun.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Calhoun scores with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Calhoun.
Evans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Calhoun.
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!
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calhoun lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun misses with a head kick.
Calhoun lands a high kick!
Calhoun misses with the combination.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Calhoun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Evans closes the distance but Calhoun moves to the side
and Calhoun counters with a head kick that drops Evans - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Evans is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans trying to hold on to Calhoun's head to control him but Calhoun postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Calhoun clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Evans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Calhoun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Calhoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Calhoun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Evans is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Evans working a defensive guard but Calhoun passes into half guard.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Calhoun sits in half guard.
Calhoun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun wants to pass the guard but Evans is defending well.
Calhoun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans wants to control but Calhoun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calhoun has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Calhoun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Evans looks a forlorn figure.
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Evans tries to hold on but Calhoun postures up.
Calhoun wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to stand up.
Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
Calhoun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Calhoun working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Evans.
Evans wants to stand up but Calhoun is controlling him.
Evans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Calhoun is now in half guard.
Calhoun works his foot free and advances to mount.
Calhoun landing shots from mount.
Evans is in a horrible position here. Calhoun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Evans tries to hold on but Calhoun postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Evans has his hands clasped together but Calhoun breaks the hold and Evans is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Calhoun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trey Calhoun!
Trey Calhoun retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
A shot to de liver by Lynch. Beautiful body shot.
Lynch throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torres takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lynch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lynch has managed to clinch.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torres misses with a body shot
and Lynch counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lynch counters with a three punch combo that has Torres backing up. Torres nods at Lynch to acknowledge the strikes.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Lynch's shoulder, as Lynch tries to avoid the shot.
Lynch lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Lynch both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch instigates a clinch.
Lynch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lynch gets through Torres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lynch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Lynch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch has Torres pressed against the cage, preventing Torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lynch scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Lynch.
Torres blocking some punches.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Lynch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lynch on the inside.
Lynch is working Torres over against the cage.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lynch.
Lynch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynch.
Lynch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch scores with a jab to the head.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
Lynch throws a nice head kick!
Lynch drops Torres with a beautiful combination! Torres stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lynch is looking for the KO!
Torres is rocked!
Lynch lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Torres - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lynch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerald Lynch! Gerald Lynch retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nanak Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Soleil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soleil has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. Luna Soleil acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nanak Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Soleil!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soleil.
Soleil tries to clinch up.
Luna Soleil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soleil.
Soleil misses with a series of wild punches.
Soleil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Soleil on that attempt.
Soleil lands a body shot.
Soleil blocks a head kick by Singh.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Soleil scores with a nice body kick.
Soleil misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Soleil.
Singh takes one to the side of the head.
Soleil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Soleil persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Soleil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nanak Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Soleil.
Soleil misses with a wild body shot.
Singh misses with a head kick.
Soleil tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Soleil shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Soleil throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soleil fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soleil.
Soleil moves out of range of the body kick from Singh.
Soleil throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soleil is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Singh's half guard.
Soleil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh trying to control here.
Soleil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Singh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Singh.
Singh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soleil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soleil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Singh has momentary wrist control but Soleil slips an elbow through the middle.
Soleil throwing strikes but missing.
Soleil landing some decent shots from guard.
Singh controls Soleil momentarily but Soleil frees himself.
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soleil defends well.
Soleil landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleil wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
Singh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soleil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soleil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Singh's head.
Soleil trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Soleil defends easily.
Soleil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singh's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil forces his way into half guard.
Soleil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Singh is trying to get back to full guard.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soleil.
Singh is not content to let Soleil control the position.
Soleil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Singh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soleil scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soleil postures up and lands a big shot to Singh's brow.
Soleil preventing the sweep.
Singh is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Soleil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Singh misses with a head kick.
Soleil takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Soleil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soleil doesn't seem bothered though.
Soleil throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soleil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Soleil misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soleil missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soleil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soleil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleil throws a push kick but Singh slaps the foot to one side.
Soleil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Soleil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh.
Soleil throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soleil takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Soleil throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Soleil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singh momentarily.
Soleil is looking to clinch.
Soleil throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh gets caught flat footed, as Soleil shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Singh keeping full guard, as Soleil tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soleil is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Singh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soleil drops back looking for a leg! Singh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singh manages to kick Soleil off! Soleil jumps back into Singh's guard.
Soleil postures up.
Soleil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Soleil throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soleil throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleil works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Soleil.
Soleil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
Singh feints and then cracks Soleil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soleil down.
Nanak Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soleil.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Soleil.
Soleil throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Soleil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soleil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh lands a nice looking body shot.
Soleil is breathing heavily.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Soleil moved away.
Soleil tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Soleil misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Soleil misses with a double jab
and Singh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh connects with a high kick.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soleil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soleil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Singh counters with a body kick that stops Soleil in his tracks momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Singh as Soleil shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soleil tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soleil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soleil avoids the head kick by Singh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nanak Singh dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Soleil throws a body kick the misses
and Singh counters with a thumping low kick.
Soleil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Soleil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Singh staying out of range there.
Singh keeps Soleil at a distance using the push kick.
Singh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Soleil takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A combination from Soleil does no damage.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Soleil.
Nice body kick there by Singh.
Soleil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soleil blocks a head kick by Singh.
A head kick misses from Singh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleil loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Soleil misses with a body shot
and Singh counters with a body kick that stops Soleil in his tracks momentarily.
Good leg kick by Singh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Singh lands a high kick!
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soleil's calf.
Singh lands a high kick!
Nanak Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh pushes Soleil away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh scores with a kick to the body.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soleil has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Singh.
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Singh!
Singh lands a head kick. Soleil smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Singh feints and then cracks Soleil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soleil down.
A good leg kick by Singh.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soleil shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
Singh lands a head kick!
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Soleil misses the shot to the body.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Soleil moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soleil avoids a kick to the body.
Soleil looks to throw a body kick
and Singh counters with a solid body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Soleil down.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
Soleil throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Singh counters with a big head kick but Soleil shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singh.
Singh scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Singh.
Crunch! Singh slams his shin into Soleil's torso.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Soleil moves out of range easily.
Soleil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soleil.
Luna Soleil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soleil wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Soleil throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soleil misses with a jab to the body
and Singh counters with a head kick. That will keep Soleil thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A big left from Soleil misses.
Singh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Soleil.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh misses with a head kick.
Soleil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Soleil down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nanak Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singh 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Nanak Singh!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Nanak Singh!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Nanak Singh!
Nanak Singh wins by unanimous decision!
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