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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Demoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Demoss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Demoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demoss has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Demoss.
Demoss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Demoss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demoss gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demoss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Demoss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demoss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demoss is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demoss pulls his head out easily.
Demoss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Demoss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks gassed!
Demoss is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demoss lands with a punch from half guard.
Demoss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to roll over but Demoss keeps him under control.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demoss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Demoss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demoss is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demoss to get the leverage.
Demoss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Demoss is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demoss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Demoss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Demoss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Demoss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Demoss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Demoss wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Demoss lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Demoss there.
Demoss working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demoss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Demoss working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Demoss connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demoss winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Demoss finish him?
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Demoss connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demoss scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demoss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Demoss lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Demoss working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Demoss lands strikes from half guard.
Demoss is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Demoss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss working Gracie over with strikes.
Demoss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demoss is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demoss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Demoss dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Demoss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demoss lands a right hand.
A short right from Demoss on the inside.
Demoss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Demoss.
Demoss pulls guard.
Gracie stops Demoss from standing up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demoss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Demoss keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Demoss is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie won't allow Demoss to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike Demoss has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Demoss gets a clinch.
Demoss works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Demoss defends it easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Demoss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demoss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demoss defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demoss cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Demoss drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Demoss off! Demoss jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Demoss distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demoss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demoss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demoss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Demoss landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Demoss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Demoss lands a couple of digs.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demoss from controlling successfully.
Demoss landing with the ground and pound.
Demoss lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demoss from controlling successfully.
Demoss preventing the sweep.
Demoss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demoss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demoss scoring with some ground and pound.
Demoss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Demoss with a nice head shot there.
Demoss cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demoss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demoss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Demoss distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demoss cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Demoss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demoss defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demoss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie has his foot on Demoss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demoss works his way back into a safe position though.
Demoss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demoss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Demoss lands a couple of elbows.
Demoss chips away with some ground and pound.
Demoss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Demoss postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gracie covers up, he's hurt! Demoss keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Demoss and the ref steps in to end the fight! Demoss can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Demoss!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soderstrom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica Don't Tread on Me . State has chosen Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Gunner State is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderstrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling State to score with a decent uppercut.
State throws a shot from downtown. Soderstrom moves away and avoids it.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Soderstrom tries to clinch there but State circles away.
Soderstrom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State tries to land a front kick but Soderstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
State bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
State lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soderstrom at a distance.
Soderstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soderstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract State.
Soderstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
State staying out of range there.
Soderstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soderstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
State scores with a jab. Soderstrom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from State is defended easily by Soderstrom.
State shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soderstrom but Soderstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soderstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and State counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soderstrom won't be happy with that.
State decides to stand back up. State steps back and let's Soderstrom get back to his feet.
State throws a hook but Soderstrom blocks it.
Soderstrom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from State.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderstrom throws a combination. State tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soderstrom wants to clinch up but State keeps it at a distance.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick
and State counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
State darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and State moves out of range easily.
Soderstrom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to State's calf.
Soderstrom connects with a high kick.
State defending well as Soderstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Soderstrom swings away with a body shot that misses
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soderstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soderstrom is breathing heavily.
Soderstrom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but State checks it well.
State throws a body punch but Soderstrom moves out of range.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderstrom.
State connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Soderstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soderstrom misses with a low kick.
State throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soderstrom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State lands a glancing blow to the side of Soderstrom's head.
A good leg kick by State.
State throws a sloppy body shot
and Soderstrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rasmus Soderstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Soderstrom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
State is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Soderstrom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Soderstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
State swings for the body but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Soderstrom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danga de danga de dang - State scores with a four punch combination!
State lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soderstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
State throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soderstrom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
State scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soderstrom scores with a head kick.
State checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderstrom needs to keep his hands up - State had a free shot at his head there.
Soderstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses.
State slips a jab from Soderstrom.
State paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soderstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soderstrom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soderstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soderstrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
State looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
State is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
State connects with a nice looking jab.
Soderstrom misses with a head kick.
State lands with an uppercut that bounces Soderstrom off the cage and back into range.
Soderstrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State lands a really nice looking cross but Soderstrom seems unphased.
State cracks Soderstrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Soderstrom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between State's hands.
State misses the shot to the body.
State misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soderstrom. That's going to slow State down.
State closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderstrom quickly recovers to half guard.
Soderstrom is trying is best to control the position here.
Soderstrom has hold of State's hands but State slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Soderstrom tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from State!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunner State!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Porterfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A Bomb comes into the arena with RATM / Calm Like A Bomb blaring out of the sound system. Calm Like A Bomb has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Porterfield!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porterfield is looking to clinch.
A Bomb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Porterfield is trying to stand.
A Bomb tries to stand and escape but Porterfield is controlling the position.
Porterfield tries to get to full guard but A Bomb has control of the leg.
A Bomb stands up and beckons Porterfield to join him on the feet.
Porterfield tries to clinch up but A Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
Porterfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
A Bomb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Porterfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Porterfield tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb decides to stand back up. A Bomb steps back and let's Porterfield get back to his feet.
Bobby Porterfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch but A Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porterfield tries to clinch but A Bomb is having none of it.
Porterfield wants to clinch.
Porterfield is looking to clinch but A Bomb is avoiding it.
Porterfield wants to clinch.
Porterfield throws a head kick but A Bomb moves out of range.
Porterfield stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from A Bomb is defended easily by Porterfield.
Porterfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
A Bomb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porterfield is looking for a sweep. A Bomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
A Bomb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porterfield is trying to stand back up but A Bomb is controlling him
Porterfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A Bomb seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A Bomb decides to return to a standing position.
Porterfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. A Bomb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A Bomb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porterfield as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calm Like A Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porterfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porterfield wants to clinch up but A Bomb keeps it at a distance.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch but A Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porterfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A Bomb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Porterfield is looking to escape.
A Bomb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield tries to clinch but A Bomb moves out of range.
Porterfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and A Bomb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch but A Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porterfield wants to clinch up but A Bomb keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A Bomb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porterfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Porterfield gets a clinch.
A Bomb dodges an elbow strike from Porterfield.
Porterfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Bomb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside.
A Bomb 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.
A Bomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A Bomb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porterfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porterfield looking to throw knees to the head but A Bomb is blocking nicely.
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 Calm Like A Bomb will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Porterfield moves in looking to clinch but A Bomb pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Porterfield.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A Bomb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Porterfield's waist but Porterfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing A Bomb off to one side.
A Bomb tries to land a front kick but Porterfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A Bomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Porterfield moves away from the strike by A Bomb.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but A Bomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porterfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A Bomb throws a body punch but Porterfield moves out of range.
Porterfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porterfield slips under a jab.
Bobby Porterfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Bomb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Porterfield is looking to clinch but A Bomb is avoiding it.
Porterfield stuffs the takedown attempt from A Bomb. A Bomb gets slowly back to his feet.
Porterfield slaps away a takedown attempt from A Bomb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calm Like A Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch but A Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porterfield wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but A Bomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Bomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porterfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from A Bomb.
A Bomb thows a body shot but no joy.
A Bomb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porterfield circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A Bomb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A Bomb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porterfield but Porterfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Porterfield tries to clinch there but A Bomb circles away.
A Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porterfield scores with a nice right hand.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but A Bomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A Bomb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - A Bomb lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb won't allow Porterfield to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Bomb prevents Porterfield from getting back to his feet.
Porterfield pushes A Bomb off and scrambles back to his feet.
A Bomb shoots in looking for a takedown but Porterfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing A Bomb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Porterfield wants to clinch.
A jab from A Bomb misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield moves in looking to clinch but A Bomb pushes him off.
Bobby Porterfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porterfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. A Bomb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porterfield wants to clinch.
A Bomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Porterfield.
Porterfield rushes A Bomb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Porterfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porterfield lands a nice elbow.
Porterfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porterfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Porterfield trying to land knees to the body.
Porterfield keeps control of A Bomb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Porterfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but A Bomb blocks it with crossed arms.
Porterfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Bomb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb takes an elbow to the forehead.
Porterfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Porterfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has A Bomb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by A Bomb.
Porterfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A Bomb scores with a shot to the side of Porterfield's head.
Porterfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Porterfield trying to land knees to the body.
A Bomb tries to break the clinch but Porterfield is controlling the position.
Porterfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Bomb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A Bomb pushes Porterfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
A Bomb tries to break the clinch but Porterfield is controlling the position.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Porterfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Porterfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Porterfield stuffs the takedown.
A Bomb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Porterfield moves in looking to clinch but A Bomb pushes him off.
A Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Bomb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Porterfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Porterfield wants to stand and escape but A Bomb is having none of it.
Calm Like A Bomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porterfield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but A Bomb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Porterfield tries to get to full guard but A Bomb has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porterfield is trying to stand.
Porterfield has one foot on A Bomb's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Porterfield tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from A Bomb.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch but A Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch but A Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A Bomb looks to score with a jab to the body but Porterfield is just out of range.
A Bomb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calm Like A Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from A Bomb misses the target.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but A Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from A Bomb.
Porterfield is looking to clinch.
Porterfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles A Bomb. A Bomb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Porterfield tries to clinch there but A Bomb circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from A Bomb misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from A Bomb.
Porterfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but A Bomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A Bomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Porterfield.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but A Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Porterfield stuffs the takedown attempt from A Bomb. A Bomb gets slowly back to his feet.
A Bomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Porterfield scores with a nice head shot.
A Bomb dives in and grabs Porterfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porterfield pushes down on A Bomb's head and hops out.
Porterfield doesn't manage to clinch there - A Bomb circles away.
Porterfield is looking to clinch but A Bomb is avoiding it.
A Bomb misses with a looping left.
A Bomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but A Bomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb has a takedown stuffed.
Porterfield tries to clinch there but A Bomb circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Porterfield. That's going to slow A Bomb down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porterfield cracks the inside of A Bomb's front leg.
A Bomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Porterfield.
A Bomb slips a jab and a cross from Porterfield.
Porterfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porterfield tries to clinch but A Bomb moves out of range.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but A Bomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porterfield tries to clinch up.
Porterfield is looking to clinch.
Porterfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and A Bomb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A Bomb closes the distance and clinches up with Porterfield, looking for a takedown. A Bomb pushes Porterfield against the cage but Porterfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield moves to clinch but A Bomb breaks away
and A Bomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Porterfield lands a head shot.
Porterfield tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Bomb shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porterfield tries to clinch up but A Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
Porterfield is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A Bomb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porterfield pinned against the cage. Porterfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Porterfield is looking to clinch but A Bomb is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Porterfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Porterfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Porterfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ness has chosen 2Pac - Untouchable/Paper Airplanes Remix as his entrance music. Raje Malapitan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Ness!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malapitan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malapitan wants to stand but Ness has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malapitan trying to control but Ness is working from the bottom.
Ness is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Ness keeps moving.
Ness is trying to keep Malapitan in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ness gets caught napping as Malapitan dives in and scores a takedown. Ness manages to retain guard.
Malapitan is fighting to break Ness's control of his arms but Ness is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ness keeping full guard, as Malapitan tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ness keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan being controlled here momentarily.
Ness is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malapitan forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ness controlling the position well.
Ness looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malapitan in particular looking to stall.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but Ness defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness wants to control but Malapitan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Ness defends the submission attempt.
Ness is looking to control Malapitan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ness avoid being mounted?
Ness is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Malapitan is staying active.
Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malapitan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ness is keeping the position for now.
Malapitan is looking to advance position but Ness has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ness controlling from the full mount.
Malapitan working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ness avoids the attempt from Malapitan to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malapitan tries to avoid it but Ness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malapitan to the ground. Malapitan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ness is looking to improve his position.
Ness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malapitan.
Malapitan trying to mount his opponent but Ness defends it.
Malapitan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ness trying to hold on to Malapitan's head to control him but Malapitan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to mount his opponent but Ness defends it.
Ness preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ness pushes Malapitan off looking to stand but Malapitan dives back in and keeps control.
Malapitan blocks the strikes from Ness.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Ness is defending well.
Ness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malapitan is working away from the top position though.
Ness is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ness sees it coming and defends easily.
Ness is pressing down on Malapitan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ness is keeping the position for now.
Ness keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malapitan postures up in Ness's guard and throws a big left but Ness blocks it.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Malapitan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ness is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malapitan, into his guard.
Ness trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Raje Malapitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness postures up.
Ness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Ness from controlling successfully.
Ness looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Larry Ness wasn't active enough on the ground.
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Ness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ness.
Ness is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malapitan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Ness.
Malapitan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ness quickly recovers to half guard.
Ness is refusing to be controlled, as Malapitan sits in half guard.
Ness is looking to improve his position.
Malapitan passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malapitan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Ness.
Ness swinging wildly here.
Ness closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ness lands in his opponent's guard.
Ness would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ness postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malapitan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ness postures up and lands a big shot to Malapitan's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malapitan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ness got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malapitan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ness has managed to get both his arms back between Malapitan's legs - danger averted.
Malapitan looking to control.
Malapitan has his foot on Ness's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ness works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ness stopping the sweep attempt from Malapitan.
Ness throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malapitan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ness won't allow Malapitan to sweep him here.
Ness wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Ness working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ness works over Malapitan with some ground and pound from guard.
Ness stands up over Malapitan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ness throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ness's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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!
Ness lands a couple of digs.
Ness is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
Larry Ness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Ness content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ness throws a strike but Malapitan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malapitan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ness throws a couple of heel strikes.
Ness keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ness looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ness looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ness!
Ness works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ness cracks Malapitan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ness connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malapitan some visible discomfort.
Malapitan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ness is putting a hurting on Malapitan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Raje Malapitan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malapitan is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ness scores with punches from side control.
Oh Malapitan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ness working the body and head with strikes.
Ness lands a strong strike to the head of Malapitan. That's dazed him! Ness looking to finish here. Malapitan is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ness lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Ness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Giovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Giovanni's choice of entrance music: Til I Collapse [ Eminem ]. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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199 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovanni looks for the body kick but Hanson saw that one coming.
Giovanni is looking to score with low kicks.
Giovanni avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Hanson misses its intended target.
Hanson throws a hook but Giovanni avoids it easily.
Giovanni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Giovanni misses with an uppercut. Hanson saw that one coming.
Hanson tries to clinch up but Giovanni circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giovanni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanson throws a low kick but Giovanni moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Giovanni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanson doesn't seem phased though.
Jack Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giovanni on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Giovanni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovanni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giovanni swings for the body but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giovanni.
Hanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Giovanni slips a jab and a cross from Hanson.
Hanson cracks Giovanni with a good jab.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Hanson throws a wild body kick that Giovanni sees coming a mile off.
Hanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Giovanni circles away.
Giovanni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson throws a looping overhand right but Giovanni ducks down to avoid it.
Giovanni blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Hanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giovanni circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Giovanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giovanni throws a jab when Hanson was well out of range.
Giovanni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanson.
Hanson misses with a body shot.
Giovanni with a hook.
It looks like Jack Hanson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giovanni thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Giovanni checks it well.
Giovanni tries to move into range but Hanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Giovanni throws a push kick but Hanson slaps the foot to one side.
Hanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanson loads up on a big right hand but Giovanni slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Giovanni tries a low kick but Hanson avoids it.
Giovanni misses with a hook. Hanson ducked under it nicely.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Hanson missing with a left hand there. Giovanni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanson throws a solid leg kick but Giovanni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanson.
Hanson lands with a straight right. Giovanni didn't see that one coming.
Giovanni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sonny Giovanni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giovanni just misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni gets caught napping as Hanson dives in and scores a takedown. Giovanni manages to retain guard.
Hanson lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Giovanni keeps moving.
Hanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giovanni is keeping the position for now.
Giovanni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giovanni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Giovanni connects with a body shot.
Giovanni cracks Hanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Giovanni takes one on the button.
Hanson misses with a body kick.
Hanson tries to land a leg kick but Giovanni saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Giovanni.
Jack Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giovanni moves forwards but Hanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giovanni is fending him off so far but Hanson persists. Nope, Giovanni circles away and we're back to standing.
Giovanni missing with a left hand there. Hanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanson digs a good body shot into Giovanni's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovanni lands with a nice body kick.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Giovanni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a body shot.
Giovanni throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Giovanni checks the leg kick.
Giovanni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hanson.
Hanson throws a low kick but Giovanni moves out of range easily.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giovanni manages to avoid it.
Giovanni avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giovanni lands with a slapping head kick.
Hanson has closed the distance and engaged Giovanni in a clinch.
Giovanni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Giovanni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Hanson fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giovanni lands with a right to the head.
Giovanni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson blocks an uppercut.
Hanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Giovanni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Giovanni manages to get underhooks.
Giovanni lands a nice uppercut.
Hanson has Giovanni pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Giovanni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanson looking for a takedown.
Giovanni scores with a shot to the side of Hanson's head.
Giovanni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Giovanni breaks from the clinch.
Hanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a right hand that Giovanni ducks under and follows up with a left that Giovanni also avoids with ease.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giovanni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson throws a hook but Giovanni blocks it.
Giovanni lands with a hook. Hanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovanni is looking to slow Hanson down with leg kicks.
Hanson slips a straight right by Giovanni.
Giovanni misses with a kick to the body.
Giovanni looks for the body kick but Hanson saw that one coming.
Hanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Giovanni can pounce on him.
Giovanni works Hanson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Giovanni lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Hanson is rocked!
Giovanni drops Hanson with a big left hand! Hanson is injured, injured bad! Giovanni jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Giovanni!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Quatrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disengage the Simulator by cKy. Quatrone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stronger by Kayne West. Clayton Daniels has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
155 lbs
17 - 2 - 0 |
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141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Quatrone!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Quatrone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daniels eats them both and turns towards Quatrone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daniels scores with a leg kick.
Quatrone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Quatrone looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Quatrone will feel that in the morning.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quatrone.
Daniels lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daniels.
That kick from Daniels tenderised Quatrone's leg. Quatrone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quatrone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quatrone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Clayton Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
Daniels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daniels punishes Quatrone's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
Quatrone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniels lands a head kick. Quatrone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daniels fakes the leg kick and cracks Quatrone in the body.
Quatrone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels lands with a hook. Quatrone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniels delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels drops Quatrone with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quatrone looks back up at him and smiles so Daniels waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Quatrone is rocked!
Daniels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick by Daniels - that's a beauty! Quatrone is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Daniels can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clayton Daniels!
A relieved looking Clayton Daniels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes into the arena with Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bret Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taito slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Taito as he connects with a hook.
Taito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown. Taito tries to sprawl out of it but Hill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taito avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Taito misses with an uppercut.
Taito leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taito thumps Hill with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taito's waist but Taito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Taito gets a takedown into half guard.
Taito is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taito to get the leverage.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taito pulls his head out easily.
Taito wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taito stands up over Hill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taito advances position into side control!
Taito scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Taito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taito is trying to get an arm triangle but Hill is defending well.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Taito tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taito slips a nice elbow through Hill's hands, connecting with Hill's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Taito passes to side control.
Taito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hill!
Taito with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taito breaks from Hill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taito in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hill is rocked!
Taito lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Hill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taito unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hill wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Taito celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magatsu Taito!
During a confident post fight interview, Magatsu Taito thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visigoth has chosen THUNDERSTRUCK as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alaric Visigoth enters the cage!
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24
183 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski throws a jab when Visigoth was well out of range.
Visigoth moves away from the strike by Chinaski.
Visigoth misses with a hook. Chinaski ducked under it nicely.
Visigoth ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
Jab from Chinaski.
Visigoth looks for a takedown but Chinaski sprawls well.
Chinaski 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.
Chinaski slips under a jab.
Chinaski throws a head kick that misses.
Visigoth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chinaski's waist but Chinaski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Visigoth off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a looping overhand right but Visigoth ducks down to avoid it.
Chinaski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visigoth throws out the jab.
A jab from Chinaski misses.
Visigoth throws an off balance right hand
and Chinaski counters with a left and a right that stings Visigoth.
Decent striking displayed by Chinaski there.
Visigoth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Visigoth.
A swing and a miss from Visigoth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visigoth shoots in for a takedown but Chinaski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Visigoth moves out of range.
Chinaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chinaski leaves Visigoth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chinaski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Visigoth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Visigoth.
Chinaski working a defensive guard here.
Chinaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth connects with a couple of short punches.
Chinaski trying to keep a closed guard but Visigoth is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Visigoth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chinaski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth throws a strike but Chinaski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Visigoth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chinaski is one step ahead there.
Chinaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Visigoth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Visigoth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chinaski.
Chinaski lands with a shot to the body.
Chinaski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chinaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chinaski throws a hook to the side of Visigoth's head but Visigoth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Visigoth with a poor takedown
and Chinaski counters with a left to the body.
Chinaski looks to land a left hand but Visigoth moved out of range nicely.
Visigoth scores with a takedown into Chinaski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth throwing strikes but missing.
Chinaski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Visigoth throws a big right hand that misses.
Chinaski controlling the position.
Visigoth stopping the sweep attempt from Chinaski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Chinaski just wasn't active enough.
Chinaski looks to throw the jab but Visigoth is out of range.
Visigoth fails to land the takedown.
Visigoth shoots in but Chinaski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Visigoth.
Visigoth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth avoids the body shot from Chinaski.
Visigoth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chinaski sprawls well. Chinaski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Visigoth gets slowly back to his feet.
Chinaski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Visigoth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chinaski as he jumps to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Chinaski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chinaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Chinaski misses.
Chinaski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Visigoth.
Henry Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinaski throws a series of punches but Visigoth moves out of range.
Henry Chinaski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chinaski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Visigoth on the side of the head.
Henry Chinaski is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinaski lands a nice hook to Visigoth's body. Visigoth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Visigoth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chinaski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chinaski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Visigoth on the side of the head.
Chinaski is looking to score with low kicks.
Visigoth missing with a left hand there. Chinaski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Visigoth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chinaski but Chinaski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Visigoth tries to move into range but Chinaski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Visigoth misses.
Chinaski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski misses the shot to the body.
Chinaski scores with a shot to the body.
Visigoth fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Chinaski misses its intended target.
Chinaski misses with a straight left.
Visigoth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Visigoth.
Chinaski misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chinaski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visigoth.
Visigoth fails with a takedown attempt.
Visigoth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chinaski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands with a nice body punch.
Chinaski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Visigoth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Visigoth throws a hook but Chinaski blocks it.
Chinaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visigoth manages to avoid it.
Chinaski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Visigoth takes one to the chin there.
Chinaski connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a series of strikes that have Visigoth backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chinaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Visigoth.
Chinaski cracks the inside of Visigoth's front leg.
Chinaski misses with a right hand
and Visigoth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chinaski lands with an uppercut that bounces Visigoth off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinaski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Visigoth walks into a stiff left hand from Chinaski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Chinaski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chinaski misses with a straight right.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut
and Visigoth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Visigoth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chinaski tries to roll over but Visigoth keeps him under control.
Visigoth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chinaski keeping hold of Visigoth's head, controlling as best he can.
Visigoth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chinaski defending well though.
Chinaski is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Chinaski just wasn't active enough.
Visigoth shoots for a double leg takedown but Chinaski sprawls well. He's pushed Visigoth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Visigoth misses.
Chinaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Visigoth looks for a takedown but Chinaski sprawls well.
Chinaski throws a body kick that misses.
Visigoth throws a big shot that misses.
Chinaski throws a right and a left that Visigoth avoids nicely.
Chinaski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Visigoth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski misses with a wild body shot.
Visigoth walks into a straight right hand from Chinaski.
Visigoth shoots in looking for a takedown. Chinaski tries to sprawl out of it but Visigoth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chinaski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Visigoth.
Visigoth needs to keep his hands up - Chinaski had a free shot at his head there.
Visigoth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chinaski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Visigoth somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a leg kick but Visigoth moved away.
Chinaski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Visigoth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Visigoth 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.
Visigoth shoots in for a takedown but Chinaski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Visigoth moves out of range as Chinaski strikes.
Visigoth misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alaric Visigoth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Visigoth misses.
Chinaski misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Visigoth.
Visigoth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chinaski as he jumps to the side.
Visigoth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chinaski connects with the punch.
Visigoth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski loads up on a big right hand but Visigoth slips the punch.
Chinaski misses with a wild combination.
Visigoth shoots in looking for a takedown. Chinaski tries to sprawl out of it but Visigoth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chinaski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Chinaski.
Visigoth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chinaski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Visigoth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chinaski.
Visigoth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chinaski is fending him off so far but Visigoth persists. Nope, Chinaski circles away and we're back to standing.
Chinaski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Visigoth's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Chinaski misses the target.
Visigoth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Alaric Visigoth has been cut.
Visigoth fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visigoth fails with the takedown
and Chinaski counters with a straight right hand.
Visigoth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands with a hook. Visigoth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Chinaski.
Chinaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry Chinaski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chinaski misses with a body shot.
Chinaski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Visigoth blocks the leg kick.
Alaric Visigoth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth throws a poor cross that misses
and Visigoth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Visigoth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chinaski pinned against the cage. Chinaski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chinaski fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinaski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chinaski wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chinaski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Chinaski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chinaski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Chinaski!
Henry Chinaski retains his welterweight title!
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