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MMM 173 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Rybinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Villia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
144 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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210 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maciej Rybinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Villia!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybinski closes the distance and pushes Villia back into the cage.
Rybinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rybinski connects with a solid leg kick.
Villia fails with the takedown
and Rybinski counters with a leg kick.
Rybinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That kick from Rybinski tenderised Villia's leg. Villia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Villia shoots and misses
and Rybinski counters with a nice leg kick.
Junior Villia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rybinski closes the distance and clinches.
Villia wants to stall.
Rybinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rybinski breaks the clinch.
Villia blocks a head kick by Rybinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villia shoots and misses
and Rybinski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Villia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maciej Rybinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Villia.
Villia tries to clinch but Rybinski moves away
and Rybinski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Villia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maciej Rybinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villia looks to clinch
and Rybinski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Villia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Villia with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rybinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Rybinski.
Rybinski moves into range and clinches up with Villia.
Rybinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Rybinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rybinski circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Villia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rybinski to keep the fight standing.
Rybinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Rybinski does no damage.
Rybinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rybinski moves into the clinch.
Rybinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rybinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rybinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Villia wants to break free but Rybinski has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Villia up against the cage.
Rybinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Villia.
Rybinski is pushing Villia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Villia is trying to break the clinch but Rybinski is controlling him.
Rybinski manages to pull guard.
Villia stops Rybinski from standing up.
Rybinski pushes Villia off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villia tries to clinch
and Rybinski counters with a good low kick that Villia was not able to check.
Rybinski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rybinski instigates a clinch.
Rybinski lands a knee to the body.
Villia wants to get back to striking at distance but Rybinski won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villia swings wildly with an uppercut but Rybinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rybinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Villia won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rybinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rybinski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rybinski moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Rybinski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rybinski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Villia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rybinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Villia closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rybinski.
Rybinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rybinski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Villia is trying to break the clinch but Rybinski is controlling him.
Rybinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rybinski has managed to clinch.
Villia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rybinski stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rybinski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Villia is trying to break the clinch but Rybinski has him pressed against the cage.
Villia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rybinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Villia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rybinski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Villia struggles to land a body shot inside as Rybinski controls his hands.
Rybinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Maciej Rybinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Rybinski.
Rybinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villia is breathing heavily.
Rybinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Rybinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rybinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rybinski.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Villia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rybinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rybinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rybinski crunches a lovely knee into Villia's ribcage.
The referee calls for Rybinski to work.
Rybinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Rybinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rybinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rybinski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rybinski lands a body punch.
Rybinski working Villia over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rybinski.
Rybinski stalling against the cage.
Rybinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rybinski is pushing Villia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rybinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villia can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rybinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Rybinski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rybinski misses with a head kick.
Villia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rybinski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rybinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rybinski darts in and clinches Villia up against the cage.
Rybinski lands a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rybinski.
Rybinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rybinski lands a body shot.
Villia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rybinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rybinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rybinski pushes Villia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rybinski.
Rybinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Villia or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rybinski as Villia tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rybinski breaks the clinch.
Villia looks to land a combination but Rybinski avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski connects with a solid leg kick.
Villia with a poor takedown
and Rybinski counters by clinching up.
Rybinski scores with a knee to the head.
Rybinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rybinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rybinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Villia won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rybinski crunches a lovely knee into Villia's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Rybinski.
Knees to the body from Rybinski.
Rybinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Rybinski stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villia takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Rybinski as the two fighters clinch.
Rybinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rybinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rybinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Villia won't want to take too many of those.
Rybinski manages to break the clinch.
Rybinski drives through and clinches with Villia against the cage.
Rybinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rybinski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rybinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rybinski moves into range and clinches up with Villia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rybinski smiles and moves away.
Maciej Rybinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Villia.
Rybinski throws a head kick but Villia moves out of range.
Rybinski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Junior Villia has been cut.
Maciej Rybinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rybinski drives through and clinches with Villia against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rybinski working Villia over with knees to the body.
Rybinski leaning against his opponent.
Junior Villia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maciej Rybinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees to the body from Rybinski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Rybinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rybinski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Rybinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Fuck Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fear is Our Tradition by Ignite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
221 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
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29
202 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chuck Fuck Tito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dynamite Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon gets caught flat footed, as Fuck Tito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fuck Tito tries to free his leg and advance position but Nixon is retaining full guard.
Fuck Tito controlling from the top position.
Fuck Tito wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
Fuck Tito postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Fuck Tito from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fuck Tito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Fuck Tito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Fuck Tito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dynamite Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuck Tito misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Fuck Tito throws a front kick that sends Nixon stumbling back into the cage.
Fuck Tito slips under a jab.
Fuck Tito throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon slips a jab from Fuck Tito.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Dynamite Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Fuck Tito's ribs.
Fuck Tito keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuck Tito gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fuck Tito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Fuck Tito to work.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Fuck Tito tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Fuck Tito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuck Tito misses with some punches.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Fuck Tito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuck Tito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuck Tito backwards.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Fuck Tito misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuck Tito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuck Tito.
Nixon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fuck Tito avoids the damage to the body.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fuck Tito lands with a right to the head.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Fuck Tito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuck Tito tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Fuck Tito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuck Tito tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Fuck Tito back against the cage.
Fuck Tito blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Fuck Tito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
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!
Nixon lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuck Tito.
Nixon is trying to force a seperation but Fuck Tito has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuck Tito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuck Tito lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Fuck Tito controls the action.
Fuck Tito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuck Tito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fuck Tito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fuck Tito prevents a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Fuck Tito swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon tries a body shot but Fuck Tito blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fuck Tito avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Nixon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuck Tito ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Fuck Tito's head but Fuck Tito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuck Tito throws a leg kick but Nixon checks it.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuck Tito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nixon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fuck Tito - the referee stops the clock and Nixon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fuck Tito. Nixon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Fuck Tito is avoiding it.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuck Tito circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Fuck Tito counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
Nixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Fuck Tito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon takes a swing at Fuck Tito's ribcage but misses.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuck Tito keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuck Tito avoids the body shot from Nixon.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuck Tito misses the target.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuck Tito.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Fuck Tito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Fuck Tito's head but Fuck Tito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Nixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuck Tito throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Fuck Tito tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fuck Tito misses with a straight right.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuck Tito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Fuck Tito ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuck Tito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Fuck Tito connects with a body shot.
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon slips a straight right by Fuck Tito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuck Tito slips under a jab from Nixon.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fuck Tito.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fuck Tito scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Nixon connects with a body shot.
Nixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuck Tito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuck Tito on the side of the head.
Nixon throws a right and a left that Fuck Tito avoids nicely.
A jab from Fuck Tito finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuck Tito throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Fuck Tito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuck Tito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nixon.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Fuck Tito missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuck Tito slips a jab from Nixon.
Fuck Tito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nixon.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuck Tito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dynamite Nixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Fuck Tito slips the punch.
Fuck Tito scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fuck Tito.
Fuck Tito ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Fuck Tito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuck Tito connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuck Tito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuck Tito was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuck Tito counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuck Tito throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Fuck Tito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nixon as he jumps to the side.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fuck Tito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuck Tito.
No luck for Fuck Tito with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuck Tito throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuck Tito circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Fuck Tito misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Fuck Tito.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuck Tito was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Fuck Tito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Fuck Tito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Fuck Tito seems unphased.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Nixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuck Tito's head.
Nixon instigates a clinch.
Fuck Tito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dynamite Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Fuck Tito avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon gets through Fuck Tito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuck Tito blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Fuck Tito controls the action.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fuck Tito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuck Tito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuck Tito should have avoided that one.
Fuck Tito is rocked!
Nixon drives through and clinches with Fuck Tito against the cage.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Fuck Tito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries a knee to the head but Fuck Tito blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Fuck Tito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuck Tito blocks an elbow strike.
Nixon breaks from the clinch.
Fuck Tito moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nixon steps in with a hook that catches Fuck Tito right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nixon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fuck Tito looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dynamite Nixon!
After the fight, Dynamite Nixon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abaddon comes into the arena with Final Countdown... blaring out of the sound system. The Abaddon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
149 lbs
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156 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Michael Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon throws the left hand but Angelo avoids the punch easily.
Angelo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abaddon.
The Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abaddon blocks a head kick by Angelo.
Abaddon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abaddon loads up on a big right hand but Angelo slips the punch.
Abaddon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Angelo ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Angelo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abaddon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angelo.
Angelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abaddon throws out the jab.
Angelo wants to land a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range.
Angelo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angelo misses with a low kick.
Angelo looks to land a combination but Abaddon avoids it well.
Angelo moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.
Abaddon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Angelo is able to avoid easily.
Abaddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angelo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Angelo.
No joy there for Angelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abaddon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Angelo on the side of the head.
Abaddon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Angelo's hands.
Abaddon throws a lazy right hand but Angelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angelo misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Abaddon finds it's way through Angelo's defenses.
Angelo staying out of range there.
Angelo blocks a jab.
Angelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Abaddon misses.
Abaddon avoids the head kick by Angelo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abaddon, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Angelo.
The fighters circling - Abaddon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Angelo blocks a jab.
Angelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abaddon.
Abaddon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Angelo avoids the body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angelo.
Angelo misses with a low kick.
Abaddon throws a series of punches but Angelo moves out of range.
Michael Angelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abaddon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abaddon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Angelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angelo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abaddon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abaddon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Abaddon.
A swing and a miss from Abaddon.
No joy there for Angelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angelo throws a head kick that misses.
Abaddon lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abaddon. That did some damage!
Abaddon misses with a hook
and Angelo counters with a left to the body.
Abaddon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Angelo on the side of the head.
Abaddon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abaddon avoids the head kick by Angelo.
Abaddon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abaddon checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab from Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a nice head shot.
Abaddon misses with a straight right.
Angelo throws a head kick that Abaddon semi-blocks.
Abaddon's corner calls for a 1-2. Abaddon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abaddon avoids the head kick by Angelo.
Angelo misses with a looping right.
Angelo tries to land a front kick but Abaddon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abaddon throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Abaddon misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abaddon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Abaddon.
Angelo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abaddon misses the jab.
Abaddon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Angelo.
Angelo staying out of range there.
Abaddon blocks a head kick by Angelo.
A head kick misses from Angelo.
Abaddon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Angelo.
Abaddon scores with a nice strike.
Abaddon lands a slapping body shot.
Angelo throws a series of punches but Abaddon avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abaddon loads up on a big right hand but Angelo slips the punch.
Angelo throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Abaddon.
A jab from Abaddon misses.
Angelo tried to score with a low kick but Abaddon checks it.
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 The Abaddon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abaddon throws an overhand right that lands on Angelo's shoulder, as Angelo tries to avoid the shot.
Abaddon blocks a head kick by Angelo.
Angelo moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Abaddon finds it's target.
Angelo thuds a left hand into Abaddon's body.
Angelo scores with a nice body kick.
Abaddon misses the jab.
Angelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abaddon.
A slow jab from Angelo misses its intended target.
Abaddon misses the jab.
Donk. Abaddon catches Angelo right on the button with a cross.
Abaddon blocks a head kick by Angelo.
Angelo slips under a jab.
Angelo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abaddon is able to avoid easily.
Abaddon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abaddon.
Abaddon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Angelo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Angelo lands a head kick. Abaddon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab from Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a three punch combo!
A swing and a miss from Abaddon.
Nice defenses there by Abaddon.
Angelo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Angelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Abaddon coming out on top.
Angelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Abaddon misses its intended target.
Abaddon blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Angelo misses.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
Abaddon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Angelo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon misses with an uppercut. Angelo saw that one coming.
Abaddon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angelo in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abaddon with a nice cross.
Michael Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angelo defending well as Abaddon loads up on a big left hand.
Abaddon misses with an uppercut.
Angelo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abaddon moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abaddon.
Abaddon looks to land a right hand but Angelo moved out of range.
Angelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angelo lands a nice hook to Abaddon's body. Abaddon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abaddon blocks a head kick by Angelo.
Angelo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angelo counters with a right hand to the body.
Abaddon with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon misses with a hook. Angelo ducked under it nicely.
The Abaddon is winning the standup battle so far.
Abaddon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Angelo sprawls well initially but Abaddon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abaddon is looking to take a break and control but Angelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abaddon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Angelo defending well though.
Abaddon is looking for a kimura here.
Abaddon slows the pace down in half guard.
Angelo trying to hold on to Abaddon's head to control him but Abaddon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Angelo!
Angelo is desperately trying to improve his position but Abaddon has a good base and remains in mount.
Abaddon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abaddon working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angelo regains half guard.
Angelo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Abaddon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Angelo tries to land a front kick but Abaddon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Abaddon catches Angelo right on the button with a cross.
Angelo swings for the body but Abaddon moves out of range.
Angelo throws a low kick, looking for Abaddon's leg but Abaddon calmly moves out of range.
Angelo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abaddon.
Angelo moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.
Angelo is looking to chop away at Abaddon's legs.
Abaddon scores with a jab.
Abaddon throws out a loose jab but Angelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Angelo. Those never looked like landing.
Abaddon throws an overhand right that lands on Angelo's shoulder, as Angelo tries to avoid the shot.
Angelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abaddon.
Angelo motions for Abaddon to come forward. Angelo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abaddon throws a looping overhand right but Angelo ducks down to avoid it.
Angelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Angelo tried to score with a low kick but Abaddon checks it.
Angelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abaddon misses with a left hand
and Angelo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abaddon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Angelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo 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.
A slow jab from Abaddon misses its intended target.
Abaddon dives in and scores a takedown into Angelo's guard.
Angelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abaddon wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
Abaddon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abaddon connects with a couple of short punches.
Abaddon wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
Abaddon forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abaddon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelo trying to get back to full guard but Abaddon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abaddon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Angelo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Angelo is rocked!
Abaddon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Angelo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Angelo is still in real trouble! Can Abaddon finish him?
Abaddon lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Angelo is out cold - huge knockout for Abaddon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Abaddon!
During a confident post fight interview, The Abaddon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saracen has chosen Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive as his entrance music. Landry Saracen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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144 lbs
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27
148 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landry Saracen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moneybags's waist but Moneybags gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saracen off to one side.
Moneybags moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but Moneybags shows good takedown defense.
Saracen ducks under a wild hook from Moneybags.
Saracen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moneybags sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moneybags defends it nicely.
Moneybags feints a jab promting Saracen to slip. Moneybags then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saracen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Saracen is rocked!
Saracen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moneybags swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moneybags.
A jab from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moneybags bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moneybags throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags lands with a good body shot.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saracen tries to clinch up but Moneybags circles away and keeps his distance.
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt
and Moneybags counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saracen 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.
Saracen takes one to the chin there.
Moneybags lands an overhand right.
Saracen is still on wobbly legs! Can Moneybags finish him?
Moneybags throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags throws the left hand but Saracen avoids the punch easily.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saracen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneybags tries to avoid it but Saracen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneybags to the ground. Moneybags escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saracen seems to have recovered his senses.
Saracen looks to throw the jab but Moneybags is out of range.
A jab from Moneybags misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags leaves Saracen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saracen.
Saracen looks gassed!
Saracen shoots in and gets a takedown into Moneybags's guard.
Moneybags working a defensive guard here.
Moneybags controlling Saracen's posture.
Moneybags looking to control.
Saracen looking to pass the guard.
Saracen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saracen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moneybags controlling the position.
Moneybags on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moneybags tries to get out of the position.
Saracen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moneybags is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moneybags has escaped and now he's on top!
Moneybags wants to pass the guard but Saracen is keeping the position.
Moneybags wants to get up but he can't break Saracen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saracen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saracen seems to be looking for submissions.
Saracen is looking for a kimura but Moneybags is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saracen to get the leverage.
Saracen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moneybags defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moneybags is trying to get back to full guard.
Saracen is working for a kimura but Moneybags is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Moneybags dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Saracen with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Saracen.
A punch combination from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saracen looks for a takedown but Moneybags sprawls well.
Moneybags is looking to land body kicks.
Saracen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moneybags was covering up waiting for the punch and Saracen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saracen tries to free his leg and advance position but Moneybags is retaining full guard.
Moneybags managing to control the position.
Saracen preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen drops back looking for a leg! Moneybags is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moneybags manages to kick Saracen off! Saracen jumps back into Moneybags's guard.
Moneybags knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saracen on the ground.
Moneybags looking for a sweep. Not yet Moneybags, not yet.
Saracen drops back looking for a leg! Moneybags is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moneybags manages to kick Saracen off! Saracen jumps back into Moneybags's guard.
Saracen won't allow Moneybags to sweep him here.
Moneybags manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saracen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags preventing the sweep.
Saracen controlling Moneybags's posture.
Saracen has a closed guard, preventing Moneybags from standing up.
Saracen 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.
Saracen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saracen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moneybags is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moneybags slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moneybags throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saracen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saracen controlling Moneybags's posture.
Moneybags pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saracen is keeping the position for now.
Moneybags wanted to stand there but Saracen had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moneybags misses with a low kick.
Moneybags misses with a low kick.
Moneybags sizes up Saracen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saracen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moneybags - the referee stops the clock and Saracen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moneybags. Saracen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but Moneybags shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Moneybags throws an overhand right that lands on Saracen's shoulder, as Saracen tries to avoid the shot.
Moneybags missing with a left hand there. Saracen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moneybags misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saracen.
Nice body kick there by Moneybags.
Saracen shoots in but no luck this time.
Moneybags connects with a leg kick. Saracen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice combination there by Saracen.
Saracen is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Moneybags misses the target.
Saracen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moneybags avoids it really well and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moneybags.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Moneybags will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saracen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saracen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moneybags wants to land a leg kick but Saracen is out of range.
Moneybags scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saracen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saracen showed some decent athleticism there.
Saracen is trying to work for a kimura but Moneybags is defending well.
Moneybags tries to get to full guard but Saracen has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moneybags manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saracen drops back looking for a leg! Moneybags is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moneybags manages to kick Saracen off! Saracen jumps back into Moneybags's guard.
Moneybags looking to control.
Saracen tries to free his leg and advance position but Moneybags is retaining full guard.
Moneybags pulls Saracen in close to prevent any damage.
Moneybags might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saracen wants to stand up but Moneybags manages to regain full guard.
Saracen gets to his feet - Moneybags follows without any prompting.
Moneybags stuffs the takedown attempt from Saracen. Saracen gets slowly back to his feet.
Saracen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moneybags fails to land with a series of punches.
Saracen shoots in but no luck this time.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Moneybags throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moneybags misses with a two punch combination.
Saracen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moneybags!
Moneybags looks to score with a jab to the body but Saracen is just out of range.
Moneybags works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saracen throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Moneybags lands.
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt - Moneybags sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moneybags paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saracen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moneybags tries to avoid it but Saracen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moneybags to the ground. Moneybags escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Saracen.
John Moneybags is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saracen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moneybags is fending him off so far but Saracen persists. Nope, Moneybags circles away and we're back to standing.
Moneybags connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saracen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moneybags counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moneybags lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saracen at a distance.
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moneybags scores with a hook to the body. Saracen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Moneybags.
Saracen fails with a takedown attempt.
Saracen needs to keep his hands up - Moneybags had a free shot at his head there.
Landry Saracen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saracen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moneybags, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Moneybags!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitch! comes to the cage accompanied by Ghetto Life. Steve Rogers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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27
218 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bitch!. Bitch! obviously looking to wear him down.
Rogers tries to bum rush Bitch! with a series of wild strikes but Bitch! uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bitch! counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bitch! circles away quickly and effectively.
Bitch! connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Bitch! tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogers misses with a punch on the inside.
Bitch! lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bitch! will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rogers up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bitch! lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rogers to his knees! Bitch! keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James, Bitch!!
After the big win, Rick James, Bitch! made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Zamorano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamorano has chosen The Cat Empire - Lost Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Zamorano!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill tries for a takedown but Zamorano circles away easily
and Zamorano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zamorano forces Hill back against the cage and clinches.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Zamorano has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zamorano.
Zamorano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zamorano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamorano misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamorano is working Hill over against the cage.
Zamorano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zamorano throws out the jab.
Hill fails with the takedown
and Zamorano counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Zamorano misses.
Hill shoots in and drives through. Zamorano sprawls well.
Mike Zamorano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Zamorano sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zamorano misses with a body kick.
Zamorano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zamorano scores with a body shot.
Zamorano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hill.
Zamorano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zamorano moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill jumps into guard, dragging Zamorano to the mat.
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamorano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zamorano has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamorano trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Zamorano distracts Hill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zamorano wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamorano defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zamorano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zamorano pushes down on Hill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zamorano throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hill to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Zamorano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hill misses with a left hand
and Zamorano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hill's knee momentarily.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Zamorano throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Zamorano.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zamorano swivels and escapes.
Hill blocks a head kick by Zamorano.
Zamorano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hill's calf.
Zamorano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zamorano connects with a single shot there.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Zamorano.
Zamorano throws a leg kick but Hill checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill dives in and grabs Zamorano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zamorano pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zamorano is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Zamorano circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Zamorano misses.
Hill scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zamorano tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill passes to side control.
Hill working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hill trying to control the position but Zamorano is working away.
Hill misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zamorano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Zamorano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zamorano actively working from the bottom here.
Zamorano wants to get back to full guard.
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Zamorano is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hill wants to control from the top but Zamorano keeps moving.
Zamorano has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Zamorano blocks nicely.
Zamorano is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Zamorano is working from the bottom.
Hill landing with the ground and pound.
Zamorano wants to sweep but no luck.
Zamorano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamorano keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Hill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Zamorano.
Zamorano wants to slow Hill down by chopping away at his legs.
Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hill is stalling here. Zamorano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hill seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zamorano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zamorano is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Zamorano wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill trying to control here.
Zamorano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to improve his position but Zamorano is controlling well.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zamorano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zamorano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Zamorano from controlling successfully.
Hill scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamorano.
Zamorano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bobby Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zamorano wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamorano passes Hill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Zamorano has control of the leg.
Hill punching from the bottom.
Hill wants to control but Zamorano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zamorano trying to control from Hill's half guard. Hill has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zamorano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Hill!
Bobby Hill very nearly forgot to thank Next Level Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Granite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granite kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brokencyde - Get Crunk. Sykloni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
215 lbs
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22
207 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Granite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykloni tries a head kick but it misses.
Granite throws the kick towards the body but Sykloni avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Granite.
Granite misses with a two punch combination.
Granite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocky Granite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granite wants to clinch
and Sykloni counters with a straight right hand.
Sykloni throws a leg kick but Granite sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykloni.
Granite looks to throw the jab but Sykloni is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Granite or perhaps it was just good defense by Sykloni which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Granite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granite shoots in but no luck this time.
Sykloni lands with an overhand left.
Granite looking to score a takedown here. Sykloni is defending well but Granite drives through and ends up in Sykloni's guard.
Granite trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykloni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykloni keeping moving, preventing Granite from controlling successfully.
Granite throws a strike but Sykloni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Granite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykloni wants to get up but he can't break Granite's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Granite 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.
Granite is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granite is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Granite is stalling here. Sykloni is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Granite seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sykloni has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Granite tries to buck Sykloni off but Sykloni is having none of it.
Sykloni controls the position.
Sykloni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Granite keeps working.
Granite is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Granite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granite is letting Sykloni control him for a moment.
Sykloni trying to control the position but Granite is working away.
Sykloni stands up and beckons Granite to his feet.
Granite fails with the takedown.
Sykloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granite fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sykloni 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.
Sykloni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sykloni sprawls well. Sykloni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Granite gets slowly back to his feet.
Sykloni lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Granite checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Granite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sykloni swivels and escapes.
Sami Sykloni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granite shoots in for a double leg but Sykloni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sykloni tries a head kick but it misses.
Granite fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykloni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Sykloni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sami Sykloni will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Granite with that takedown attempt.
Granite takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Rocky Granite has been cut.
Sykloni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sykloni wants it to stay on the feet.
Sykloni throws a leg kick but Granite sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sykloni connects with a solid leg kick.
Granite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sykloni circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Granite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykloni misses with a wild body shot.
Sykloni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Granite attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykloni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sykloni circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Granite.
Granite takes a swing at Sykloni's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granite takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granite checks a low kick from Sykloni.
Granite misses with a body shot.
Granite has a takedown stuffed.
Sykloni lands a jab to the head.
Granite takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykloni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sykloni is not content to let Granite control the position.
Sykloni is looking for a sweep.
Granite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sykloni has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Sykloni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni is not content to let Granite control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granite wants to control for a moment but Sykloni uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sykloni is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sykloni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Granite is looking to stall here but Sykloni recovers full guard.
Sykloni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Granite manages to get himself to full guard.
Rocky Granite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Granite keeps moving.
Granite pulls Sykloni in to control the position.
Granite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykloni content to stall in guard here.
Granite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granite is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sykloni is trying to get back to full guard.
Granite is looking to take a break and control but Sykloni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykloni wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykloni wants to control but Granite is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sykloni throws an overhand right that lands on Granite's shoulder, as Granite tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Granite shoots in looking for a takedown. Sykloni tries to sprawl out of it but Granite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sykloni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Granite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sykloni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Sykloni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Granite's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sykloni keeps the fight on the outside.
Granite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sykloni as he avoids it easily.
Sami Sykloni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granite throws a hook to the side of Sykloni's head but Sykloni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Sykloni. No joy for Granite on that attempt.
Granite misses with a looping left.
Granite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sykloni looks to land a left hand but Granite moved out of range nicely.
Sykloni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sykloni but Sykloni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Granite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykloni lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykloni just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykloni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykloni looks to throw the jab but Granite is out of range.
Sykloni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granite has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granite closes the distance and clinches up with Sykloni, looking for a takedown. Granite pushes Sykloni against the cage but Sykloni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Granite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sykloni as he avoids it easily.
Sykloni scores with a shot to the body.
Sykloni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granite is out of range.
Sykloni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sykloni lands a nice looking body shot.
Sykloni is looking to slow Granite down with leg kicks.
Granite tries to clinch up
and Sykloni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granite goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rocky Granite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granite fails with the takedown
and Sykloni counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sykloni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sykloni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sykloni thumps Granite with a low kick.
Sykloni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Granite. That did some damage!
A jab from Sykloni finds it's way through Granite's defenses.
Sykloni lands with a shot to the body.
Sykloni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sykloni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykloni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykloni.
Sykloni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sykloni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Granite. That did some damage!
Sykloni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykloni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykloni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Granite shoots in looking for a takedown but Sykloni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Granite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sykloni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sami Sykloni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sykloni throws a series of punches but Granite avoids them all with ease.
Granite misses with a takedown attempt
and Sykloni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Granite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sykloni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granite.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granite takes one to the chin there.
Granite is looking to clinch but Sykloni is avoiding it.
Granite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sykloni counters with an outside leg kick.
Sykloni throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a leg kick which misses Granite's front leg but catches the back leg as Granite tries to avoid it.
Sykloni punishes Granite's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Sykloni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sykloni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sykloni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Granite.
Granite sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sykloni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Granites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykloni looks to throw the jab but Granite is out of range.
Granite throws a series of punches but Sykloni avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Granite takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sykloni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykloni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Granite's calf.
Rocky Granite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykloni circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Sykloni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sykloni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Sykloni!
Sami Sykloni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Ghambaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghambaryan has chosen Right Said Fred - I`m Too Sexy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Ghambaryan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghambaryan.
A big left from Duarte misses.
Duarte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duarte throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ghambaryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Duarte finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ghambaryan controls Duarte momentarily but Duarte frees himself.
Ghambaryan keeping moving, preventing Duarte from controlling successfully.
Ghambaryan has Duarte pulled in close to control his posture.
Ghambaryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duarte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte scoring with some ground and pound.
Duarte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte is fighting to break Ghambaryan's control of his arms but Ghambaryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roman Ghambaryan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ghambaryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duarte ducks under a wild hook from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan defending well as Duarte loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Duarte.
Ghambaryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghambaryan throws a solid leg kick but Duarte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghambaryan.
Duarte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Roman Ghambaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duarte throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ghambaryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duarte is in Ghambaryan's guard.
Duarte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghambaryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan is trying to control the position but Duarte postures up.
Roman Ghambaryan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ghambaryan keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Duarte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghambaryan.
Duarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghambaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Duarte.
Duarte moves into the clinch successfully.
Duarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghambaryan taking a breather.
Ghambaryan prevents a body shot from Duarte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte misses with some punches.
Ghambaryan looking to throw knees to the head but Duarte is blocking nicely.
Duarte effectively controlling the action here.
Ghambaryan connects with a knee to the head.
Duarte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duarte is stalling here.
Duarte looking to stall.
Duarte effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcos Duarte.
Duarte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duarte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghambaryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ghambaryan trying to hold on to Duarte's head to control him but Duarte postures up.
Duarte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duarte throwing shots but Ghambaryan is blocking nicely.
Ghambaryan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ghambaryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duarte stops Ghambaryan from getting back to his feet.
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!
Duarte 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.
Duarte is trying to control. Ghambaryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghambaryan tries to roll over but Duarte keeps him under control.
Duarte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghambaryan is in trouble now - Duarte has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte 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.
Ghambaryan avoids the body shot from Duarte.
Ghambaryan connects with a leg kick. Duarte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghambaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duarte throws out a loose jab but Ghambaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghambaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duarte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghambaryan misses with a low kick.
Marcos Duarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghambaryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duarte.
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duarte blocks a body shot from Ghambaryan.
Duarte has picked Ghambaryan up - he's going for a ride! Duarte dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan tries to get to full guard but Duarte has control of the leg.
Duarte 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.
Duarte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ghambaryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Duarte working Ghambaryan over with strikes.
Duarte is looking to take a break and control but Ghambaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duarte 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.
Duarte trying to control the action but Ghambaryan is working from the bottom.
Duarte is really struggling to control Ghambaryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte 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.
Ghambaryan trying to hold on to Duarte's head to control him but Duarte postures up.
Duarte is stalling here. Ghambaryan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Duarte seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ghambaryan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Duarte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duarte manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghambaryan's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghambaryan trying to control from Duarte's half guard. Duarte has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ghambaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Duarte is retaining full guard.
Duarte controls Ghambaryan momentarily but Ghambaryan frees himself.
Duarte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Ghambaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duarte is keeping the position for now.
Ghambaryan wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Duarte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghambaryan defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghambaryan stands up and waves to Duarte to follow him.
Duarte cracks Ghambaryan with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duarte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duarte misses with a hook. Ghambaryan ducked under it nicely.
Ghambaryan throws a low kick but Duarte avoids it.
Ghambaryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duarte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ghambaryan checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghambaryan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duarte checks a leg kick.
Ghambaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghambaryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duarte.
Ghambaryan moves into the clinch.
Ghambaryan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duarte stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ghambaryan tries to break the clinch but Duarte is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ghambaryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghambaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duarte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ghambaryan pushes Duarte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duarte trying to control the position but instead, Ghambaryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duarte into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte tries to throw a body punch but Ghambaryan avoids it by throwing Duarte back against the cage.
Duarte tries to work over Ghambaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duarte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ghambaryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duarte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghambaryan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghambaryan wants to stall.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the head.
Duarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghambaryan backwards.
Ghambaryan looking to throw knees to the head but Duarte is blocking nicely.
Duarte leaning against his opponent.
Ghambaryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Duarte gets an underhook and turns Ghambaryan into the cage.
Ghambaryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duarte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duarte has Ghambaryan pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Duarte.
Ghambaryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcos Duarte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duarte has Ghambaryan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ghambaryan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ghambaryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ghambaryan taking a breather.
Duarte working aggressively here.
Duarte taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duarte misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghambaryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Duarte gets an underhook and turns Ghambaryan into the cage.
Ghambaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Duarte looking to slow down the pace here.
Ghambaryan taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambaryan looking to stall.
Ghambaryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duarte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghambaryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ghambaryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duarte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghambaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghambaryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Duarte avoiding damage as Ghambaryan throws knees to the body.
Duarte is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duarte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duarte leaning against his opponent.
Duarte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duarte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the body.
Ghambaryan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghambaryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duarte.
Duarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Duarte - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duarte looking to stall.
Duarte is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ghambaryan is defending well.
A short right from Ghambaryan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte tries for a takedown but Ghambaryan manages to get underhooks.
Duarte avoiding damage as Ghambaryan throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duarte slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ghambaryan really dominated that round.
That's time! Duarte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghambaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duarte throws out the jab.
Duarte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghambaryan's waist but Ghambaryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duarte off to one side.
Duarte blocks a low kick nicely.
Duarte is looking to clinch but Ghambaryan is avoiding it.
Ghambaryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duarte fails to land the takedown.
Duarte throws an overhand right that lands on Ghambaryan's shoulder, as Ghambaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ghambaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duarte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghambaryan lands a leg kick that knocks Duarte off balance momentarily.
Duarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghambaryan blocks a jab.
Duarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duarte scores with a jab.
Duarte looks for a takedown but Ghambaryan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte shoots in for a double leg but Ghambaryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Duarte tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Duarte lands with an overhand left.
Ghambaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ghambaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duarte throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghambaryan throws a combination. Duarte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghambaryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duarte. That did some damage!
Duarte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghambaryan cracks the inside of Duarte's front leg.
Ghambaryan with a hook.
Duarte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghambaryan's waist but Ghambaryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duarte off to one side.
Ghambaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Duarte fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan misses with a hook
and Duarte counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick from Ghambaryan.
Duarte avoids the body shot from Ghambaryan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghambaryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghambaryan throws a leg kick
and Duarte counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ghambaryan working a defensive guard here.
Ghambaryan has momentary wrist control but Duarte slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghambaryan has Duarte pulled in close to control his posture.
Ghambaryan looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ghambaryan dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ghambaryan misses with a low kick.
Ghambaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duarte.
Duarte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duarte.
Good work by Duarte as he checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ghambaryan. Duarte shrugs it off though.
Ghambaryan tries to work over Duarte's front leg with a kick but Duarte checks it.
Ghambaryan throws the kick towards the body but Duarte avoids it.
Duarte takes a swing at Ghambaryan's ribcage but misses.
Ghambaryan throws a leg kick but Duarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duarte throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambaryan counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ghambaryan.
Duarte dips to his left and cracks Ghambaryan with an uppercut!
Duarte wants to clinch up but Ghambaryan keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Ghambaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghambaryan.
Duarte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ghambaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duarte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ghambaryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duarte clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ghambaryan fails to land.
Duarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duarte managing to block the knees to the body from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duarte turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Duarte manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghambaryan tries to improve position but can't.
Ghambaryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duarte trying to control the position but Ghambaryan is working away.
Ghambaryan is trying to control Duarte's posture but Duarte avoids it.
Ghambaryan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Duarte scores with punches from side control.
Ghambaryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Duarte.
Duarte creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ghambaryan is looking to reverse the position.
Duarte sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghambaryan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Duarte creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghambaryan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ghambaryan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ghambaryan stops Duarte from passing to mount.
Ghambaryan is trying to control Duarte's posture but Duarte avoids it.
Ghambaryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghambaryan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is putting a hurting on Ghambaryan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ghambaryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Duarte thows a huge punch but Ghambaryan dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duarte is thwarting Ghambaryan's attempts to control the position.
Duarte is pressing down on Ghambaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghambaryan is holding on for now.
Ghambaryan trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghambaryan's head.
Ghambaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcos Duarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duarte stalling away here and it's allowed Ghambaryan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Duarte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duarte 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Duarte!
Marcos Duarte is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Marcos Duarte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Wallace controlling the position for now.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wallace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Wallace trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams looks to land a strike but Wallace avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wallace is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
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!
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams stays in close to Wallace's body and controls the position.
Wallace pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tyrone Wallace.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Williams throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wallace thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wallace lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
Williams throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Tyrone Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace.
A lazy left from Wallace finds it's target.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams slips a straight right by Wallace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams wants to slow Wallace down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a leg kick.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Williams.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Williams throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wallace lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 sprawl there from Wallace as Williams shoots in.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Williams scores with a hook.
Wallace takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard but Williams has mounted him!
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Wallace is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Wallace with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but Wallace defends it well.
Williams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wallace is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Williams!
An out of breath Austin Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Leads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krazy Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Otis. Krazy Horse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
240 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Leads!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leads thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leads lands with a nice body punch.
Leads scores with a body shot.
Leads throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leads as he avoids it easily.
Leads avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leads misses with a body shot
letting Horse counter with a right hand.
Leads misses with a body punch
and Horse counters with a series of strikes. Leads will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leads stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horse.
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 punch combination from Leads misses.
Horse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Leads.
Horse dodges the punch combination from Leads.
Horse tries to clinch but Leads moves out of range.
Horse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horse misses with a wild combination.
Horse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leads checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leads takes a swing at Horse's ribcage but misses.
Leads swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leads.
Leads looks to score with a jab to the body but Horse is just out of range.
Leads thows a body shot but no joy.
Horse with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leads swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Horse.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Horse - that will leave a mark!
Horse slips under a jab from Leads.
Leads thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leads is looking to wear down Horse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leads fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Horse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leads on the side of the head.
Leads misses with a lunging right hand
and Horse counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Leads misses with a two punch combination.
Leads fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leads as he jumps to the side.
Donald Leads is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse throws a head kick that misses.
Horse misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horse.
Horse looks to land a right hand but Leads moved out of range.
Horse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leads swats away the attempt to clinch by Horse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Leads.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krazy Horse will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horse throws a low kick but Leads avoids it.
Leads throws a right and a left that Horse avoids nicely.
Leads ducks under a wild hook from Horse.
Horse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leads throws out the jab.
Leads wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leads throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Leads misses.
Horse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leads punishes Horse's body with a nice straight punch.
Donald Leads is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leads looks to land a combination but Horse avoids it well.
Leads throws a lazy uppercut
and Horse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Leads here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Leads misses with a two punch combination.
Horse throws a solid leg kick but Leads takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horse.
Horrible takedown by Horse or perhaps it was just good defense by Leads which made him look bad.
Horse closes the distance and clinches up with Leads, looking for a takedown. Horse pushes Leads against the cage but Leads circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leads lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse throws a head kick but Leads moves out of range.
Leads circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horse missing with a left hand there. Leads was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horse defending well as Leads loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Leads.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leads swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leads moves out of range of the strikes.
Leads throws a series of punches but Horse avoids them all with ease.
Horse throws a hook to the side of Leads's head but Leads sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donald Leads is winning the standup battle so far.
Leads lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Horse misses.
Leads throws an overhand right that lands on Horse's shoulder, as Horse tries to avoid the shot.
Leads misses with a hook.
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leads moves away.
Leads swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Leads misses with a straight right.
Jab from Leads.
Leads scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horse throws a shot to the body.
Horse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leads uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horse.
Horse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leads.
Leads just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leads swinging wildly here.
Leads throws a right hand that Horse ducks under and follows up with a left that Horse also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Leads dominated that second 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.
Leads slips under a jab.
Leads misses with a body shot.
Leads throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leads fails to land with a series of punches.
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leads.
Leads lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horse at a distance.
Leads fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leads drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leads sprawls well. Leads wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horse gets slowly back to his feet.
Leads ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leads looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horse moves out of range of the strikes.
Leads looks to land a combination but Horse avoids it well.
Leads misses with a two punch combination.
Leads pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Horse misses.
Leads scores with the left hand. Horse knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leads misses with a body shot.
Leads misses with a straight right.
Leads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leads misses with a few strikes there.
Leads takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leads thows a body shot but no joy.
Leads steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horse.
Horse throws a looping overhand right but Leads ducks down to avoid it.
Leads throws a predictable looking body shot
and Horse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Horse - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leads misses with a body shot
and Horse counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leads misses with a body shot
and Horse counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leads misses with a two punch combination.
Leads throws a series of punches but Horse avoids them all with ease.
Leads throws a combination that misses
and Horse counters with an outside leg kick.
Leads throws a right hand that Horse ducks under and follows up with a left that Horse also avoids with ease.
Horse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Horse misses the target.
Horse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leads looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Leads 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leads misses the shot to the body.
Leads needs to keep his hands up - Horse had a free shot at his head there.
Horse tries a head kick but it misses.
Leads fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horse throws a right and a left that Leads avoids nicely.
Leads misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krazy Horse really 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.
Horse misses with a hook. Leads ducked under it nicely.
Horse takes one to the side of the head.
Leads scores with a jab to the body.
Horse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leads.
A big right from Leads misses.
Leads lands a nice shot that snaps Horse's head back.
Leads on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leads misses with an uppercut
and Horse counters with a straight right hand.
Leads swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horse counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horse lands a big head kick that sends Leads tumbling to the mat! Horse takes a step backwards and waves Leads back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leads is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse darts in trying to clinch
and Leads counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Leads is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leads seems to have got his legs back now.
Leads takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leads on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horse cracks Leads with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leads is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse tries to move into range but Leads moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horse connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leads throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leads keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horse.
Leads misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horse misses with an uppercut.
Leads misses with a wild body shot.
Horse shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Horse was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Horse landing strikes, looking to finish!
Horse controlling the position easily from mount.
Horse looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Horse throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Leads because Horse loaded up on that one.
Horse throws some wild stikes that Leads manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leads looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Will Horse go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Leads has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horse is landing with strikes. Leads can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krazy Horse dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Horse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horse connects with a looping right hand.
Leads misses with a body shot.
Leads drops his hands momentarily and Horse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horse shoots in but Leads avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leads checks a low kick from Horse.
Leads misses with a hook.
Leads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leads avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leads looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horse walks into a left hand.
Leads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leads misses with a combination
and Horse counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Horse thuds a left hand into Leads's body.
Leads throws a body punch but Horse moves out of range.
Krazy Horse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Leads, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leads swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Horse.
Horse throws a jab but it's blocked by Leads.
Horse misses with a left hand
and Leads counters with a nice body shot.
Horse throws a jab when Leads was well out of range.
Horse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horse thuds his right hand into Leads's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leads moves out of range of the body kick from Horse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse misses with a hook. Leads ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Horse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horse looks to land a combination but Leads avoids it well.
Leads misses with a body shot
and Horse counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leads is looking to get back to full guard here but Horse has managed to pass to side control instead.
Horse trying to control the position but Leads is working away.
Leads is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leads looks to move to half guard but instead Horse has passed into mount! Damn!
Horse controlling from mount.
Horse wants to control the pace but Leads is squirming around nicely.
Donald Leads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horse controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krazy Horse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krazy Horse!
Krazy Horse is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Krazy Horse 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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