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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Youssoupha - Ne Compare Pas as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Stram fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Stram trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Stram has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Stram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz pushes down on Stram's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stram is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Stram's temple.
Diaz prevents Stram from improving his position.
Stram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stram looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stram wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stram tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz takes a little break here. Stram wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stram can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz taking a breather here.
Stram tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Stram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is working Stram over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stram tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz is working Stram over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Stram is working from the bottom.
Diaz is putting a hurting on Stram here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stram!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stram wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Stram to control.
Stram is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stram wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz tries to control but Stram wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Stram in real trouble here! The ref calls for Stram to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Diaz!
A pretty intense looking Rory Diaz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Steel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Steel!
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, Matt Graham!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel pushes Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graham uses from the top position.
Graham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
Graham pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Graham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel is holding on to half guard well.
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Graham.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Graham wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Graham trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Graham eventually gives up the hold.
Steel is looking to escape.
Graham is looking for a kimura here.
Graham is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Graham.
Graham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel has one foot on Graham's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Graham.
Steel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Graham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graham trying to control the position.
Graham keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Graham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Graham wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steel!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graham looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Graham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel not doing much here.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking for a kimura but Graham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Steel wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Graham being controlled here momentarily.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Graham has eaten all the pies!
Graham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Graham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel prevents Graham from moving into mount.
Steel is trying to control Graham's posture but Graham avoids it.
Graham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Graham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel, who protects the arm well.
Graham is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham taking a breather here.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graham off and has taken his back!
Graham can't escape the position.
Matt Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel gets his hands free as Graham looks to control.
Will Steel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Graham turns into Steel and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Graham passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Graham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graham is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Graham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Graham eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel makes his way to full guard, as Graham worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Graham has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Graham has tightened it up now! Steel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Graham!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dark Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Dutch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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149 lbs
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144 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Dutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, True Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengeance has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dutch.
Dutch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vengeance has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dutch misses with a head kick.
Dutch dips to his left and cracks Vengeance with an uppercut!
Vengeance throws a nice looking combination but Dutch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vengeance misses with a two punch combination.
Dutch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dutch slips a jab and a cross from Vengeance.
Vengeance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dutch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dutch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vengeance is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vengeance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutch.
Vengeance is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutch finish him?
Dutch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vengeance backwards.
Dutch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vengeance seems to have recovered his senses.
Vengeance throws a combination that misses
and Dutch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dutch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dutch rushes Vengeance and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dutch pushes Vengeance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Dutch.
Dutch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dutch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vengeance tries to keep at a distance but Dutch has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dutch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vengeance backwards.
Dutch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vengeance looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Dutch.
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!
Nice elbow from Dutch.
Dutch lands an elbow inside that Vengeance shrugs off.
Dutch breaks the clinch.
Dutch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vengeance will feel that in the morning.
Dutch cracks Vengeance with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vengeance looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dutch finish him?
Dutch plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Vengeance swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Vengeance face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dark Dutch!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willy Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Fabree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuentes comes to the cage accompanied by Big Willy Style - Will Smith. Fabree comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flo Rida - Good Feeling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Fabree!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes missing with a left hand there. Fabree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuentes staying out of range there.
Fuentes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fabree slips under a jab.
Fabree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuentes enables Fabree to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuentes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabree throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabree chips away with some ground and pound.
Fuentes wriggles free and stands up.
Fabree dives in and grabs Fuentes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fuentes pushes down on Fabree's head and hops out.
Fuentes digs a good hook to Fabree's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuentes. Fabree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuentes misses with a combination
and Fabree counters with a takedown into side control.
Fabree controlling from side mount.
Fabree has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fabree wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuentes keeps working.
Fabree grinds an elbow into Fuentes's temple.
Fuentes tries to buck Fabree off but Fabree is having none of it.
Fabree is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuentes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fabree trying to control the action but Fuentes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabree tries for a kimura but Fuentes is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabree trying to control the position but Fuentes is working away.
Fabree looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fuentes gets back to half guard.
Fuentes has hold of Fabree's hands but Fabree slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes pushes Fabree off looking to stand but Fabree dives back in and keeps control.
Fabree missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fuentes wants to improve his position but Fabree is controlling well.
Fabree thows a huge punch but Fuentes dodges it nicely.
Fabree is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fabree seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fuentes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dexter Fabree!
Dexter Fabree managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, White Gorilla Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Chenchikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Sanchez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artem Chenchikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chenchikov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chenchikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Chenchikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Chenchikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Chenchikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chenchikov also avoids with ease.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chenchikov as he jumps to the side.
Artem Chenchikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sanchez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Chenchikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenchikov throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Chenchikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenchikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chenchikov misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Chenchikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chenchikov manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Chenchikov's guard.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Chenchikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chenchikov manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Chenchikov's guard.
Sanchez stands up from Chenchikov's guard - Sanchez perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chenchikov defends it nicely.
Artem Chenchikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Chenchikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Chenchikov as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Chenchikov.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chenchikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenchikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chenchikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chenchikov lands a high kick!
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Chenchikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chenchikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Chenchikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chenchikov as he avoids it easily.
Chenchikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chenchikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chenchikov lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sanchez scoring with strikes but Chenchikov is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez with shots to the head and body - Chenchikov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanchez is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Chenchikov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Chenchikov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sanchez anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Chenchikov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sanchez slips an arm under Chenchikov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sanchez has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sanchez is squeezing on Chenchikov like an anaconda would it's prey. Chenchikov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hughes's choice of entrance music: Eluveitie - A Rose For Epona. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Hughes!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in but Maiden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maiden works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Maiden throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Maiden counters with a nice uppercut.
Eddy Maiden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Hughes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Maiden counters with a straight right hand.
Maiden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maiden counters with a straight right hand.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maiden clinches with his opponent.
Maiden misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden throws a head punch that misses.
Maiden has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Hughes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maiden lands a right hand.
A short right from Maiden on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maiden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maiden misses with a body punch.
Maiden cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
Hughes looks gassed!
Maiden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maiden is defending well.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maiden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maiden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maiden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maiden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maiden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maiden tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maiden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maiden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maiden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maiden scores with a shoulder strike.
Maiden pushes Hughes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Maiden.
Maiden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maiden lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Maiden.
Maiden is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maiden misses with a body punch.
Maiden digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Maiden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maiden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maiden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Maiden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maiden scores with a hook to the body.
Maiden misses with a punch to the body.
Maiden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maiden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maiden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hughes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maiden working the head with strikes.
Hughes is still in real trouble! Can Maiden finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hughes down.
Hughes seems to have recovered his senses.
Maiden lands a few punches from side control.
Hughes seems a little lost for a moment, as Maiden dominates the positioning.
Maiden is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Maiden scores with punches from side control.
Maiden trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maiden in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maiden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maiden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maiden clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Maiden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Maiden.
Maiden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maiden not doing much here.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maiden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maiden wants to advance to full mount but Hughes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Maiden is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Eddy Maiden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maiden postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maiden.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maiden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden lands a couple of elbows.
Maiden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maiden tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
Maiden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maiden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maiden trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maiden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maiden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maiden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maiden.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maiden manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maiden is on top in guard.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Maiden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maiden postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden landing some decent shots from guard.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes looking to control.
Maiden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Maiden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maiden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maiden scoring with punches and elbows.
Maiden working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maiden throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Maiden.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Maiden sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Maiden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maiden slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maiden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maiden counters with a stiff right hand.
Eddy Maiden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden connects with a nice looking jab.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maiden throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maiden scores with a punch to the head.
Maiden throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maiden counters with a right hand to the body.
Hughes walks straight into a right hand from Maiden - that's dropped him! Maiden jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hughes from any more punishment! Hughes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddy Maiden!
A very excited looking Eddy Maiden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Larry and His Flask - Beggers will Ride. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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176 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into Wayne's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Xystorophoroi Ii controlling him for the moment.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Xystorophoroi Ii from controlling successfully.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xystorophoroi Ii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xystorophoroi Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Xystorophoroi Ii from controlling successfully.
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing strikes from guard but Wayne blocks nicely.
Wayne wants to stand up but Xystorophoroi Ii is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne seems keen to control Xystorophoroi Ii's posture.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to stand but Wayne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wayne is pulling down on Xystorophoroi Ii's head. It's preventing any offense from Xystorophoroi Ii, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kenneth Wayne.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Xystorophoroi Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Kenneth Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xystorophoroi Ii's head backwards.
Wayne scores with a nice head shot.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xystorophoroi Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
Wayne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xystorophoroi Ii backwards.
Wayne lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants a takedown.
Wayne trying to land knees to the body.
Xystorophoroi Ii jumps guard.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Xystorophoroi Ii won't let him.
Xystorophoroi Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayne is aware though and is defending well.
Wayne wanted to stand there but Xystorophoroi Ii had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wayne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xystorophoroi Ii is proving hard to escape from.
Wayne stands up and waves to Xystorophoroi Ii to follow him.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayne sprawls well. Wayne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xystorophoroi Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne throws a combination. Xystorophoroi Ii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenneth Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xystorophoroi Ii thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Wayne cracks the inside of Xystorophoroi Ii's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xystorophoroi Ii's head.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wayne has Xystorophoroi Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenneth Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A knee to the head by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xystorophoroi Ii goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xystorophoroi Ii is out of range and Wayne settles back down.
Xystorophoroi Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xystorophoroi Ii's sensitive parts.
Xystorophoroi Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Xystorophoroi Ii's body.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xystorophoroi Ii scores with a takedown into Wayne's guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xystorophoroi Ii won't allow Wayne to sweep him here.
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xystorophoroi Ii manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne stands and steps away. Xystorophoroi Ii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Xystorophoroi Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xystorophoroi Ii gets tackled into the cage by Wayne. Wayne maintains the clinch.
Wayne scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayne smiles and moves away.
Wayne with a jab.
Kenneth Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xystorophoroi Ii is in Wayne's guard.
Wayne pulls Xystorophoroi Ii in close to prevent any damage.
Wayne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wayne tries to get out of the position.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Wayne is pulling down on Xystorophoroi Ii's head. It's preventing any offense from Xystorophoroi Ii, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth Wayne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne tries to roll over but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps him under control.
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. Xystorophoroi Ii connects with a nice short shot to Wayne's temple.
Wayne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Wayne tries to roll over but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne dominated that second 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.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xystorophoroi Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Wayne throws a head kick but Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range.
Wayne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Xystorophoroi Ii missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wayne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wayne is trying to defend but Xystorophoroi Ii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wayne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xystorophoroi Ii prevents Wayne from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xystorophoroi Ii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii is pressing down on Wayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wayne is holding on for now.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne gets full guard.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Xystorophoroi Ii postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xystorophoroi Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayne controlling Xystorophoroi Ii's posture.
Xystorophoroi Ii preventing the sweep.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne gets to his feet. Xystorophoroi Ii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wayne is controlling Xystorophoroi Ii's posture.
Wayne 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.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xystorophoroi Ii postures up and lands a big shot to Wayne's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Xystorophoroi Ii from controlling successfully.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xystorophoroi Ii checks it well.
Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne digs a right hand into Xystorophoroi Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xystorophoroi Ii's gas tank.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Xystorophoroi Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wayne cracks Xystorophoroi Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xystorophoroi Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Xystorophoroi Ii's body.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xystorophoroi Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne motions for Xystorophoroi Ii to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Xystorophoroi Ii is just out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii has a takedown stuffed.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Xystorophoroi Ii circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Xystorophoroi Ii controlling him for the moment.
Wayne pulls Xystorophoroi Ii in close to prevent any damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenneth Wayne just wasn't active enough.
Xystorophoroi Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
Kenneth Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xystorophoroi Ii is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xystorophoroi Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to avoid it but Xystorophoroi Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wayne to the ground. Wayne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wayne sizes up Xystorophoroi Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xystorophoroi Ii.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Xystorophoroi Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xystorophoroi Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne thows a body kick. Xystorophoroi Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xystorophoroi Ii dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on Xystorophoroi Ii's head and hops out.
Xystorophoroi Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne scores with a push kick.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xystorophoroi Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne sizes up Xystorophoroi Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xystorophoroi Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne moves into the clinch.
Xystorophoroi Ii blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a knee strike.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xystorophoroi Ii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wayne lands a nice uppercut.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne had his way with Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii in 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. This is the final round!
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xystorophoroi Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a wild combination.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Xystorophoroi Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne cracks Xystorophoroi Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xystorophoroi Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Xystorophoroi Ii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is squirming around, avoiding Xystorophoroi Ii's attempts to control the action.
Xystorophoroi Ii is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wayne is surviving well by controlling Xystorophoroi Ii's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xystorophoroi Ii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wayne wants to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is having none of it.
Xystorophoroi Ii thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wayne wants to hold on but Xystorophoroi Ii pushes him away.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to control but Wayne wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wayne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wayne is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a big elbow.
Xystorophoroi Ii avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Kenneth Wayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii with shots to the head and body - Wayne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Xystorophoroi Ii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wayne is holding on tight.
Wayne manages to control the position for a moment.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a heavy elbow.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Xystorophoroi Ii with the ground and pound from mount.
Wayne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Wayne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wayne is desperately trying to improve his position but Xystorophoroi Ii has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wayne looks a forlorn figure.
Wayne wants to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is having none of it.
Xystorophoroi Ii unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xystorophoroi Ii pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Wayne!
Kenneth Wayne is the new welterweight champion!
Kenneth Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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