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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skull Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Schnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schnell has chosen Chain Music 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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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skull Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Schnell!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash lands with a kick to the temple. Schnell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schnell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matt Schnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crash pushes Schnell away with a front kick.
Schnell closes the distance and clinches up with Crash, looking for a takedown. Schnell pushes Crash against the cage but Crash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schnell looks to land a left hand but Crash moved out of range nicely.
Schnell blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schnell.
Crash throws a leg kick which misses Schnell's front leg but catches the back leg as Schnell tries to avoid it.
Crash thumps Schnell with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schnell. That did some damage!
Crash scores with a leg kick.
Schnell moves into range and clinches up with Crash.
Crash is trying to push Schnell away but Schnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crash slowing the pace effectively.
Schnell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crash after a bit of a struggle.
Skull Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Schnell.
A frustrated look appears on Crash's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Crash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schnell looks gassed!
A chopping leg kick lands by Crash.
Crash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crash scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schnell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crash as he avoids it easily.
Crash throws a head kick but Schnell moves out of range.
Schnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crash's waist but Crash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schnell off to one side.
Crash lands a big head kick that sends Schnell tumbling to the mat! Crash takes a step backwards and waves Schnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schnell is rocked!
Crash closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Schnell out cold! Schnell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Skull Crash!
Skull Crash 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by molliwhopped- Earl Sweatshirt . The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: DIXIE. Marcus Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Donk. McGuire catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Williams misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
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!
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire lands a two punch combo.
Williams is rocked!
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams motions for McGuire to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
Williams slips a straight right by McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body kick there by Williams.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Williams catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams slips under a jab.
McGuire feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Williams moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire misses the jab.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire with a hook.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire lands a left and a right that send Williams crashing to the mat, dazed. McGuire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
McGuire lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Williams looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marcus Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williams to stand back up!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Williams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire cracks Williams with a hook to the temple - Williams is on wobbly legs here! McGuire swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Williams falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McGuire wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike McGuire!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberio Celentano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celentano comes to the cage accompanied by Now's My Time by D.J.I.G.. Wunderkind is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yuck!. Tiberio Celentano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiberio Celentano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celentano sizes up Wunderkind with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Celentano clobbers Wunderkind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Celentano misses with a right hand
and Wunderkind counters with a nice low kick that buckles Celentano's knee momentarily.
Celentano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Celentano throws a jab but it's blocked by Wunderkind.
A good leg kick by Wunderkind.
Celentano throws a right and a left that Wunderkind avoids nicely.
Celentano throws a jab but it's blocked by Wunderkind.
Celentano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiberio Celentano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wunderkind slips under a jab from Celentano.
Wunderkind moves out of range as Celentano strikes.
Wunderkind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Celentano throws out the jab.
Celentano slips under a jab from Wunderkind.
Celentano digs a good hook to Wunderkind's body.
Celentano jabs at Wunderkind's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wunderkind with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Celentano to score with a decent uppercut.
Wunderkind wants to slow Celentano down by chopping away at his legs.
Celentano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wunderkind keeps Celentano at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wunderkind plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wunderkind connects with a looping right hand.
Celentano throws a looping overhand right but Wunderkind ducks down to avoid it.
Wunderkind throws a body punch but Celentano moves out of range.
Celentano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wunderkind.
Wunderkind walks into a jab.
Celentano punishes Wunderkind's body with a nice straight punch.
Celentano connects with a nice looking jab.
Wunderkind has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wunderkind there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wunderkind throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Celentano misses.
Wunderkind shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wunderkind looks to land a body kick but Celentano moved away.
Wunderkind throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wunderkind.
Celentano misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind blocks a jab.
Celentano jabs at Wunderkind's body.
Celentano misses with a right hand
and Wunderkind counters with a slapping leg kick.
Celentano misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Wunderkind finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Celentano looks to land a right hand but Wunderkind moved out of range.
Wunderkind bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Celentano throws a lazy uppercut
and Wunderkind counters with a nice leg kick.
Celentano throws out a loose jab but Wunderkind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Celentano looks to score with a jab to the body but Wunderkind is just out of range.
Wunderkind misses with a body kick.
Wunderkind looks to land a right hand but Celentano moved out of range.
Celentano swings widly with a right hand
and Wunderkind counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wunderkind.
Wunderkind tries a knee to the head but Celentano blocks it.
Celentano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wunderkind pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wunderkind tries to work over Celentano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wunderkind stops a takedown attempt from Celentano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celentano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wunderkind regains guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Celentano preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wunderkind is on top in guard.
Wunderkind seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Celentano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wunderkind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Celentano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wunderkind has his hands clasped together around Celentano's back. He's all about the action.
Celentano throwing shots but Wunderkind is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celentano 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.
Wunderkind is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Celentano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wunderkind sees it coming and defends easily.
Celentano is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serj Wunderkind will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Celentano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wunderkind.
Celentano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wunderkind.
Both fighters circling a little - Wunderkind finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Celentano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Celentano misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Wunderkind.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wunderkind.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wunderkind.
Celentano misses with a lunging right hand
and Wunderkind counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Celentano.
Wunderkind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Celentano.
Celentano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Celentano throws a right and a left that Wunderkind avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wunderkind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celentano throws a nice head kick!
Serj Wunderkind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wunderkind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Celentano.
Celentano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Celentano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wunderkind avoids the head kick by Celentano.
Wunderkind tries to clinch there but Celentano circles away.
Celentano 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.
Celentano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wunderkind gets a clinch.
Wunderkind is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wunderkind stalls.
Wunderkind lands a good knee to the midsection. Celentano won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wunderkind putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Celentano 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!
Wunderkind with a knee to the head.
Wunderkind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Celentano's elbow.
Wunderkind throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wunderkind gets underhooks to prevent Celentano's takedown attempt.
Wunderkind lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Tiberio Celentano has been cut.
Wunderkind connects with a knee to the head.
Wunderkind connects with a knee to the head.
Wunderkind lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Celentano backwards.
Wunderkind digs a right hand into Celentano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Celentano's gas tank.
Wunderkind lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wunderkind utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wunderkind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Celentano is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberio Celentano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wunderkind is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wunderkind works on Celentano's body with a couple of short punches.
Wunderkind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wunderkind landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Celentano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wunderkind stalling in the clinch.
Wunderkind with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Celentano is rocked!
Wunderkind jerks Celentano's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Celentano drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wunderkind goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wunderkind because Celentano was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Serj Wunderkind!
Serj Wunderkind seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Tub O Lard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Hotop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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300 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Tub O Lard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Hotop!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotop connects with a single shot there.
Hotop looks to land a combination. Tub O Lard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Big Tub O Lard has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hotop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotop cracks Tub O Lard with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tub O Lard falls to his knees and Hotop doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Hotop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Warren Hotop thanked [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kowski's choice of entrance music: Skillet - Monster. The key to victory for Ben Dobson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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294 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gronk Kowski!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowski needs to keep his hands up - Dobson had a free shot at his head there.
Dobson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Kowski fails with the takedown
and Dobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dobson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dobson.
A short left from Dobson.
Dobson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowski or not.
Dobson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowski looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dobson.
Dobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Dobson.
Dobson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dobson.
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!
Dobson creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kowski's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kowski drops to his knees and Dobson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dobson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Steinberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Safdar Al Razi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Steinberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Safdar Al Razi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Razi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steinberg throws a shot from downtown. Al Razi moves away and avoids it.
Steinberg blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
Steinberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Razi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steinberg.
Al Razi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steinberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steinberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Razi moves in looking to clinch but Steinberg pushes him off.
Al Razi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steinberg.
Steinberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steinberg misses with a straight right.
Steinberg avoids the head kick by Al Razi.
Al Razi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steinberg.
Al Razi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steinberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Razi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steinberg did well to prevent Al Razi getting side control.
Al Razi seems to be working for a kimura but Steinberg defends the submission attempt.
Steinberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steinberg tries to get out of the position.
Al Razi is trying to work for a kimura but Steinberg is defending well.
Steinberg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Steinberg is pressing down on Al Razi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Razi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Razi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Razi wants to pass the guard but Steinberg is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg is trying to keep Al Razi in close.
Al Razi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Razi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Razi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steinberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al Razi, into his guard.
Steinberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steinberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Razi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steinberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steinberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Razi is retaining full guard.
Al Razi is looking for a triangle but Steinberg pushes his legs off easily.
Al Razi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Razi 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steinberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Razi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinberg has managed to get both his arms back between Al Razi's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Razi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Razi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steinberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steinberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steinberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Razi on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Razi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Safdar Al Razi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steinberg jabs Al Razi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Razi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steinberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Razi.
Steinberg misses the shot to the body.
Steinberg looks to throw the jab but Al Razi is out of range.
Al Razi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Razi is looking to clinch.
Al Razi closes the distance and clinches up with Steinberg, looking for a takedown. Al Razi pushes Steinberg against the cage but Steinberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank Steinberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Razi scores with a head kick. Steinberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steinberg throws a shot from downtown. Al Razi moves away and avoids it.
Steinberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Safdar Al Razi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Razi slips under a jab.
Al Razi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steinberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steinberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Razi.
Steinberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Razi.
Al Razi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Razi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steinberg misses the shot to the body.
Steinberg misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Razi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steinberg.
Steinberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Razi throws a head kick but Steinberg moves out of range.
Steinberg blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
Al Razi tries to clinch up.
Steinberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Razi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Al Razi.
Steinberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Razi scores with a leg kick.
Steinberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steinberg stuffs the takedown.
Al Razi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Razi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Razi tries a head kick but it misses.
Steinberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Razi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Razi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steinberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Razi scrambles back to his feet.
Al Razi dodges the punch combination from Steinberg.
Steinberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg scores with a leg kick.
Al Razi motions for Steinberg to come forward. Al Razi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Razi moves out of range as Steinberg strikes.
Al Razi throws a head kick that half lands.
Steinberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Razi. Al Razi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steinberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Razi ducks under a wild hook from Steinberg.
Al Razi moves away from the strike by Steinberg.
Al Razi tries to clinch but Steinberg is having none of it.
Frank Steinberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steinberg misses with an uppercut. Al Razi saw that one coming.
Steinberg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steinberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Razi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Razi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Razi moves in looking to clinch but Steinberg pushes him off.
Al Razi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steinberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Steinberg throws a shot to the body.
Steinberg throws a looping overhand right but Al Razi ducks down to avoid it.
Steinberg misses with a wild combination.
Al Razi throws a series of punches but Steinberg avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steinberg blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinberg misses with the body kick
and Al Razi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steinberg really felt that one!
Al Razi scores with a head kick.
Steinberg throws out a loose jab but Al Razi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Steinberg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Al Razi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steinberg.
Steinberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Razi looks for a takedown but Steinberg sprawls well.
Steinberg throws a nice looking combination but Al Razi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steinberg cracks Al Razi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Razi staying out of range there.
Al Razi slips under a jab.
Steinberg throws an overhand right that lands on Al Razi's shoulder, as Al Razi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Razi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steinberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Razi's head.
Steinberg catches Al Razi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steinberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steinberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Steinberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinberg misses with a right hand
and Al Razi counters with a head kick.
Steinberg misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steinberg. Al Razi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Razi throws a sloppy head kick and Steinberg moves out of range easily.
Steinberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steinberg counters with a left to the body.
Steinberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Razi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steinberg.
Steinberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Al Razi misses
and Steinberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steinberg keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinberg throws a push kick but Al Razi slaps the foot to one side.
Steinberg stuffs the takedown.
Steinberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Razi off the cage and back into range.
Steinberg blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
Al Razi throws a head kick that misses.
Al Razi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Razi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steinberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steinberg tries to bum rush Al Razi with a series of wild strikes but Al Razi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Razi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank Steinberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Safdar Al Razi.
Steinberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Razi misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Razi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Razi needs to keep his hands up - Steinberg had a free shot at his head there.
Al Razi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Razi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinberg lands with a cross.
Steinberg scores with a jab to the body.
Steinberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Razi has time to react.
Al Razi throws a sloppy head kick and Steinberg moves out of range easily.
Al Razi slips under a jab from Steinberg.
Al Razi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinberg cracks Al Razi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Razi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steinberg clobbers Al Razi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Razi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Razi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Razi blocks a jab.
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!
Steinberg connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Steinberg finds it's target.
Al Razi moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Razi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steinberg.
Al Razi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Steinberg catches Al Razi right on the button with a cross.
Steinberg connects with a crisp jab.
Steinberg scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Razi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steinberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Razi thinking.
Steinberg throws a hook but Al Razi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Steinberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steinberg 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Steinberg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Shoot to Thrill as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Thomas Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas Jr looks to clinch
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Thomas Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ash Thomas Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Smith.
Thomas Jr breaks from the clinch.
Thomas Jr moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas Jr!
Smith tries to control but Thomas Jr wriggling away.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thomas Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thomas Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith cracks Thomas Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thomas Jr is breathing heavily.
Smith landing punches.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas Jr?
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith cracks Thomas Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith wants to control but Thomas Jr has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Thomas Jr's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the action but Thomas Jr is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas Jr is defending well.
Smith 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is keen to just control but Thomas Jr is a slippery customer.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas Jr tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Thomas Jr keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith cracks Thomas Jr with a solid left hand.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith works over Thomas Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Thomas Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Mason Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas Jr's head.
Smith stands up over Thomas Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas Jr's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith postures up in Thomas Jr's guard and throws a big left but Thomas Jr blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas Jr's head.
Smith is working Thomas Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas Jr's head.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is in close to Thomas Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith stands up over Thomas Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thomas Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas Jr tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Thomas Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is nestled in close to Thomas Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Thomas Jr's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to take a breather but Thomas Jr is having none of it.
Thomas Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Thomas Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Thomas Jr's head.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thomas Jr has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ash Thomas Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Jr has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is nestled in close to Thomas Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Thomas Jr's hands, connecting with Thomas Jr's forehead.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Thomas Jr's hands, connecting with Thomas Jr's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith winds up and cracks Thomas Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith winds up and cracks Thomas Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Thomas Jr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas Jr has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomas Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas Jr tries to get out of the position.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thomas Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Thomas Jr's head.
Smith winds up and cracks Thomas Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thomas Jr is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Thomas Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Thomas Jr's hands, connecting with Thomas Jr's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mahatma Gandhi !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haley throws a lazy uppercut
and Gandhi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Haley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gandhi is trying desperately to improve position.
Gandhi wants to control but Haley is having none of it.
Gandhi regains half guard.
Gandhi won't allow Haley to pass to mount.
Gandhi is staying active underneath Haley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haley is pressing down on Gandhi 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gandhi is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gandhi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi tries to kick Haley off but Haley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gandhi keeps working.
Gandhi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haley's back!
Gandhi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Haley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gandhi 's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haley looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gandhi .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gandhi 's guard. Nice work there by Haley.
Gandhi is trying to control the position but Haley postures up.
Haley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gandhi trying to keep a closed guard but Haley is proving a slippery customer.
Haley scoring with some ground and pound.
Gandhi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gandhi trying to keep a closed guard but Haley is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haley scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gandhi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haley is working hard here to advance position.
Haley passes Gandhi 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haley is looking to take a break and control but Gandhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gandhi wants to get back to full guard.
Haley is thwarting Gandhi 's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gandhi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley wants to take a breather but Gandhi is having none of it.
Dan Haley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gandhi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haley circles away.
Gandhi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haley's waist but Haley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gandhi off to one side.
Dan Haley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Gandhi .
Gandhi closes the distance and clinches up with Haley, looking for a takedown. Gandhi pushes Haley against the cage but Haley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haley closes the distance and pushes Gandhi back into the cage.
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 Dan Haley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gandhi throws a series of punches but Haley avoids them all with ease.
Haley cracks Gandhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gandhi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gandhi moves away.
Haley throws a body punch but Gandhi moves out of range.
Haley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haley slips nicely into half guard.
Gandhi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gandhi is trying to control the position but Haley postures up.
Haley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gandhi is keeping the position for now.
Haley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Gandhi .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haley counters with a nice body shot.
Haley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gandhi shoots in but Haley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dan Haley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gandhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gandhi throws a series of punches but Haley avoids them all with ease.
Gandhi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haley throws a lazy right hand but Gandhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gandhi ducks under a wild hook from Haley.
Gandhi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gandhi is breathing heavily.
Gandhi slips a jab and a cross from Haley.
Mahatma Gandhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gandhi misses with a takedown
and Haley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haley lands an uppercut.
Haley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gandhi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haley is defending well.
Haley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gandhi up against the cage.
Haley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gandhi backwards.
Gandhi is trying to push Haley away but Haley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gandhi 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gandhi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haley to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Haley.
Gandhi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haley after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Gandhi 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haley lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley lands with a left to the head.
Haley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gandhi s head.
Gandhi is rocked!
Haley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gandhi is still on wobbly legs! Can Haley finish him?
Gandhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gandhi seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Haley.
A short right from Haley on the inside.
Haley dips a shoulder and cracks Gandhi with a mighty uppercut! Gandhi falls back against the cage and Haley unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gandhi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Haley screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Haley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dan Haley made sure he mentioned Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Monroe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Monroe wants to break free but Lee has control.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.
Monroe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe clinches with his opponent.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cung Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Lee has Monroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monroe avoids it.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Lee closes the distance but Monroe moves to the side
and Monroe counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws out a powerful jab.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Lee avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee closes the distance but Monroe moves to the side
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Lee tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Monroe takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee looks to clinch
and Monroe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe clinches up against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Monroe's brow.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Monroe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee glances at the clock... BAM! Monroe nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lee crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lee is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Monroe!
Jon Monroe 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 Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Sr comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - All Of The Lights. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melton Sr scores with a hook.
Melton Sr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Melton Sr with a hook.
Ventura lands an overhand right.
Ventura defending well as Melton Sr loads up on a big left hand.
Melton Sr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ventura circles away.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Melton Sr checks a low kick from Ventura.
Ventura moves out of range of the leg kick from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses with a straight right.
Ventura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melton Sr.
Ventura throws a low kick but Melton Sr moves out of range easily.
Ventura blocks a leg kick.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut
and Ventura counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Melton Sr.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melton Sr tries a low kick but Ventura avoids it.
Melton Sr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ventura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Ventura is out of range.
Ventura 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.
Melton Sr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ventura defending well as Melton Sr loads up on a big left hand.
Melton Sr takes one to the chin there.
Melton Sr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melton Sr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melton Sr tries to move into range but Ventura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ventura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ventura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a right hand that Ventura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ventura also avoids with ease.
Melton Sr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melton Sr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Melton Sr misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melton Sr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Melton Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura cracks the inside of Melton Sr's front leg.
Ventura lands a leg kick that knocks Melton Sr off balance momentarily.
Melton Sr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melton Sr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ventura. That one must have hurt.
Melton Sr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ventura misses.
A lazy left from Ventura finds it's target.
Ventura throws a head kick but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Melton Sr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick but Ventura checks it.
Ventura throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ventura throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Ventura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ventura throws a hook but Melton Sr blocks it.
Melton Sr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ventura lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melton Sr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Ventura tenderised Melton Sr's leg. Melton Sr is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr misses with a looping left.
Ventura looks to land a body kick but Melton Sr moved away.
Melton Sr looks to land a left hand but Ventura moved out of range nicely.
Melton Sr throws a push kick but Ventura slaps the foot to one side.
Ventura lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Michael Melton Sr has been cut.
Melton Sr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melton Sr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ventura's head.
Ventura lands a high kick!
Melton Sr misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Melton Sr misses.
Melton Sr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ventura!
Melton Sr lands a leg kick that knocks Ventura off balance momentarily.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Melton Sr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ventura.
Melton Sr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ventura tries to avoid it but Melton Sr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ventura to the ground. Ventura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Melton Sr misses with the combination.
Melton Sr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Anthony Ventura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ventura throws a leg kick but Melton Sr moved away.
Ventura keeps Melton Sr at a distance using the push kick.
Ventura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Melton Sr misses with a shot to the body
and Ventura counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ventura.
Melton Sr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses the jab.
Melton Sr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Melton Sr misses with a body kick.
Melton Sr checks a leg kick.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good shot there by Ventura.
Melton Sr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ventura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ventura is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Melton Sr is controlling him well.
Ventura throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ventura is out of range.
Melton Sr throws a shot from downtown. Ventura moves away and avoids it.
Melton Sr misses with a leg kick.
Melton Sr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ventura.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
Melton Sr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ventura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ventura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ventura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ventura wants it to stay on the feet.
Ventura moves out of range of the strikes.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melton Sr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ventura finds it's way round the side to connect with Melton Sr's head.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Melton Sr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ventura.
Melton Sr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melton Sr takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ventura.
Ventura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melton Sr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ventura lands with a nice body kick.
Melton Sr cracks a nice hook into Ventura's ribs.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Ventura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melton Sr throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Sr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Melton Sr avoids the head kick by Ventura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton Sr misses with a leg kick.
Melton Sr throws a solid leg kick but Ventura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melton Sr.
Ventura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Melton Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick which misses Ventura's front leg but catches the back leg as Ventura tries to avoid it.
Melton Sr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ventura is fending him off so far but Melton Sr persists. Nope, Ventura circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Melton Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ventura!
Melton Sr 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.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ventura takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melton Sr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ventura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ventura scores with a decent looking hook.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ventura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Melton Sr if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Ventura.
Melton Sr shoots in but Ventura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Melton Sr misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ventura checks a leg kick.
Melton Sr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Melton Sr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ventura - the referee stops the clock and Melton Sr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ventura. Melton Sr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ventura staying out of range there.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ventura.
Ventura lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ventura scores with a hook to the body. Melton Sr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Good leg kick by Ventura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Melton Sr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ventura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ventura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Melton Sr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ventura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ventura lands a front kick.
Ventura thows a body kick. Melton Sr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ventura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ventura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melton Sr's hands.
A jab lands there for Ventura.
Melton Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Melton Sr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Melton Sr.
Ventura delivers a nice body kick.
Melton Sr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ventura.
Ventura lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ventura, right into the meat.
Melton Sr wants to slow Ventura down by chopping away at his legs.
Ventura blocks a jab.
Melton Sr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura catches Melton Sr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Melton Sr wants to slow Ventura down by chopping away at his legs.
Ventura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melton Sr avoids a kick to the body.
Melton Sr throws a looping overhand right but Ventura ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr throws a body kick that misses.
Ventura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melton Sr throws a jab when Ventura was well out of range.
Ventura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ventura lands a high kick!
Ventura throws a push kick but Melton Sr slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr looks to land a combination. Ventura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melton Sr.
Ventura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range and Ventura settles back down.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Melton Sr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ventura.
Ventura looks to land a body kick but Melton Sr moved away.
An inside leg kick from Melton Sr misses.
Ventura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Melton Sr.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Melton Sr just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Melton Sr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ventura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ventura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Melton Sr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ventura moves out of range of the strikes.
Melton Sr throws a poor cross that misses
and Ventura counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melton Sr throws the kick towards the body but Ventura avoids it.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick but Ventura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ventura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ventura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ventura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Melton Sr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Melton Sr misses the target.
Ventura digs a good hook to Melton Sr's body.
Melton Sr scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melton Sr. Ventura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ventura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melton Sr in his tracks.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Melton Sr misses with a wild combination.
Ventura throws a leg kick but Melton Sr moved away.
Melton Sr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ventura.
Ventura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melton Sr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr moves out of range as Ventura throws a body kick.
Ventura lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melton Sr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Ventura.
Ventura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melton Sr on the side of the head.
Ventura throws a hook but Melton Sr avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ventura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melton Sr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melton Sr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ventura is looking to land body kicks.
Melton Sr misses with a low kick.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Ventura is out of range.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Ventura wants to land a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range.
Nice body punch from Melton Sr.
Ventura throws a leg kick but Melton Sr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Melton Sr connects with a body shot.
Ventura blocks a leg kick.
Melton Sr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr trying to control the pace.
Ventura is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr is keen to just control but Ventura is a slippery customer.
Ventura manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Melton Sr thows a leg kick but Ventura checks it
and Ventura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melton Sr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ventura throws the kick towards the body but Melton Sr avoids it.
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melton Sr loads up on a big right hand but Ventura slips the punch.
Melton Sr lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melton Sr throws out a leg kick but Ventura moves out of range and Melton Sr only half commits.
Melton Sr misses with a hook to the body
and Ventura counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A good leg kick by Ventura.
Ventura pushes Melton Sr away with a front kick.
Melton Sr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Ventura.
Ventura connects with a solid leg kick.
Melton Sr throws a low kick, looking for Ventura's leg but Ventura calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Melton Sr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ventura misses with a body kick.
Ventura throws a leg kick which misses Melton Sr's front leg but catches the back leg as Melton Sr tries to avoid it.
Melton Sr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ventura lands a right hook to the body.
Ventura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ventura scores with a jab to the head.
Ventura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melton Sr.
Ventura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Melton Sr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Melton Sr - just one landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ventura.
Ventura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melton Sr.
A solid body kick from Ventura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Melton Sr.
Ventura thows a body kick. Melton Sr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ventura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melton Sr.
Ventura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut.
Melton Sr misses with a straight left.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Melton Sr moves out of range easily.
Ventura lands a jab to the head.
Ventura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ventura cracks Melton Sr with an open hand slap.
Melton Sr gets a double leg takedown into Ventura's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Melton Sr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ventura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton Sr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michael Melton Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Ventura 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.
Ventura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ventura wanted to stand there but Melton Sr had control of the position.
Melton Sr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ventura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ventura tries to stand but Melton Sr is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ventura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Melton Sr looks to land a body kick but Ventura moved away.
Melton Sr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ventura counters with a nice body shot.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ventura as he jumps to the side.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Ventura avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr 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.
Ventura cracks Melton Sr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ventura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Ventura.
A telegraphed right hand from Melton Sr misses the target.
Melton Sr looks for the body kick but Ventura saw that one coming.
Ventura lands a head kick!
Melton Sr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ventura is out of range.
Melton Sr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ventura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melton Sr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melton Sr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ventura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Ventura.
I've got Ventura 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Anthony Ventura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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