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TTFC Tuesday Night Fights 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Its a Fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Shine misses the target.
Shine throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Shine.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shine. Shine obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shine throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Shine throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Shine tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shine scores with a nice head shot.
Shine tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Shine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shine gets slowly back to his feet.
Shine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shine tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Shine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shine tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Shine misses with a hook to the body
and Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel scores with a one two! Shine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shine throws a head kick that misses
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shine.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Shine misses
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Shine misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a left and a right that stings Shine.
Steel looks to land a combination. Shine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shine cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel moves out of range as Shine strikes.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Julius Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Shine does it's job there.
Shine loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Shine throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sun Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shine misses the shot to the body.
Shine lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.
Shine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
A jab from Shine finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Steel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shine misses with a two punch combination.
Shine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shine misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel throws a series of punches but Shine avoids them all with ease.
Shine throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Shine only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Shine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shine shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Julius Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Shine.
A left lands for Steel.
Shine misses with a wild combination.
Shine cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shine misses with a wild body shot.
Shine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shine misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shine throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sun Shine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Shine pushes him off.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel throws a right and a left that Shine avoids nicely.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shine.
Steel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shine misses with a head kick.
Shine throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shine throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Shine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Shine tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Shine.
Shine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Julius Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Shine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Julius Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel lands with a hook. Shine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shine can pounce on him.
Steel 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.
Steel scores with a push kick.
Steel slips a straight right by Shine.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Shine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shine misses with the combination.
Shine misses with a low kick.
Shine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shine misses with a low kick.
Shine misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Shine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Julius Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Shine.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shine throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel misses with the combination.
Shine throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shine tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Shine scores with a leg kick.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Shine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shine looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel misses with the combination.
Shine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shine misses with a looping right.
Shine dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Jab by Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shine misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Shine.
Shine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Steel dominated that second round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shine.
Steel lands a jab.
Shine tries to clinch
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Shine slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Shine fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Shine lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Shine throws a head kick that misses.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Shine stalling in the clinch but Steel improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel tries to circle away but Shine has him pinned against the cage.
Shine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steel is stalling here.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Shine.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel lands a head shot.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shine tries to clinch up.
Shine throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Shine is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shine fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Shine misses the target.
Shine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel avoids the head kick by Shine.
Steel throws a series of punches but Shine avoids them all with ease.
Shine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel avoids the head kick by Shine.
Shine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shine.
Shine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Shine jabs at Steel's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steel breaks the clinch.
Shine dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Shine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Shine looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Shine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Julius Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Shine.
Shine throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Shine tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shine fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Shine.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shine blocks the body kick.
Shine scores with a jab.
Shine looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Nice body kick from Shine.
Steel tries to clinch up but Shine circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shine wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Shine slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sun Shine.
I think Shine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sun Shine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ronny Samuelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsen comes into the arena with Schwab - DJs in a Row blaring out of the sound system. Johnson has chosen East Bound And Down as his entrance music. Randall Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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273 lbs
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259 lbs
30 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson rushes Samuelsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Samuelsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Samuelsen into the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Samuelsen.
Johnson presses Samuelsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samuelsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Samuelsen tries to tie him up.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Samuelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Rex Ronny Samuelsen has been cut.
Samuelsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samuelsen blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Samuelsen trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Samuelsen into the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samuelsen's elbow.
Johnson pushes Samuelsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samuelsen is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Samuelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rex Ronny Samuelsen's cut is getting worse.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samuelsens head.
Samuelsen prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson pushes Samuelsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Samuelsen is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Oh Samuelsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Samuelsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson dips a shoulder and cracks Samuelsen with a mighty uppercut! Samuelsen falls back against the cage and Johnson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Samuelsen 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 - Johnson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Johnson!
Randall Johnson made sure to mention his sponsor, Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miquel Mendoza's chin.
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147 lbs
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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
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miquel Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo lands an overhand right.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Aldo.
Mendoza wants to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendoza!
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendoza has double underhooks.
Mendoza scores with a knee to the head.
Mendoza misses with an elbow strike.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mendoza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza misses with a knee to the head.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza wants a takedown.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendoza won't allow it.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendoza has double underhooks.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendoza won't allow it.
Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendoza misses with a knee strike.
Mendoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Aldo won't want to take too many of those.
Mendoza is trying to trip Aldo. He has hold of a leg but Aldo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mendoza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendoza throwing strikes from guard but Aldo blocks nicely.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo 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.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Aldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Aldo!
Mendoza has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aldo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aldo misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendoza pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mendoza throws an elbow but misses.
Aldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldo is defending well for now.
Mendoza scores a nice knee to the body.
Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Aldo in his tracks for a moment.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Miquel Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Mendoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldo.
Mendoza misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo is trying to break free.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Aldo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Mendoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Aldo throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza wants to clinch.
Mendoza tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendoza is looking to clinch.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Mendoza has Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendoza.
Mendoza missing with knees to the body.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Aldo - just one landing.
Miquel Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Mendoza lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldo off the cage and back into range.
Mendoza wants to clinch.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo walks into a straight right hand from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza thows a body shot but no joy.
Aldo throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mendoza scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Aldo avoids nicely.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo with a nice cross.
Aldo connects with the punch.
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside.
Aldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Mendoza thows a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aldo counters with a nice body shot.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Mendoza closes the distance but Aldo moves to the side
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miquel Mendoza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miquel Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendoza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo lands with a cross.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Mendoza has his takedown stuffed
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendoza lands with an overhand left.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Aldo moves away
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendoza moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza tries to clinch up
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendoza moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Aldo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Mendoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo sizes up Mendoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendoza.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Aldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but Aldo defending well.
Aldo tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo moves into full guard.
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Aldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendoza is proving hard to escape from.
Aldo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendoza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aldo, into his guard.
Mendoza working some strikes from top position.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendoza distracts Aldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo wriggles free and stands up.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Mendoza moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Mendoza is looking to clinch but Aldo is avoiding it.
Mendoza works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Mendoza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miquel Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Celek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Defying Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celek comes to the cage accompanied by 40 oz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
164 lbs
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27
170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brent Celek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Defying Gravity!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celek misses with a hook.
Gravity cracks a nice hook into Celek's ribs.
Celek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravity.
Celek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Celek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravity.
Gravity with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Celek to score with a decent uppercut.
Celek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gravity sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Celek somewhat.
Gravity lands a nice looking body shot.
Gravity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Celek's calf.
Gravity moves out of range as Celek strikes.
Celek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Celek scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravity should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravity. Celek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Celek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celek thows a body shot but no joy.
Gravity moves out of range of the strikes.
Defying Gravity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Celek shoots for a takedown but Gravity saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gravity throws a series of punches but Celek avoids them all with ease.
Gravity lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gravity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Celek.
A big right from Celek misses.
Gravity lands with a shot to the body.
Celek throws a lazy right hand but Gravity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Celek.
Celek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celek looks to throw the jab but Gravity is out of range.
Celek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gravity is out of range and Celek settles back down.
Celek misses with a body punch
and Gravity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravity lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gravity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Celek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Celek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gravity momentarily.
Celek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defying Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravity misses with a left hand
and Celek counters with a low kick, right behind Gravity 's knee.
Gravity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celek moves away.
A head kick misses from Gravity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Celek.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravity misses the target.
Celek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Celek misses the shot to the body.
Gravity throws the left hand but Celek avoids the punch easily.
Gravity throws a shot to the body.
Celek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Celek dodges the punch combination from Gravity.
Celek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gravity is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Celek rather than just go for the knockout.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Celek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravity scores with a jab. Celek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gravity jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Gravity misses.
Gravity moves out of range as Celek strikes.
Gravity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravity misses with a head kick.
Gravity misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravity checks a low kick from Celek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gravity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Defying Gravity dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gravity throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Celek counters with a nice body shot.
Celek throws a big shot that misses.
Celek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravity.
Celek misses with a hook. Gravity ducked under it nicely.
Celek cracks Gravity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Defying Gravity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Celek misses with a straight right.
Gravity lands an overhand right.
Gravity misses with a few strikes there.
Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Celek moves away and avoids it.
Celek throws a low kick but Gravity moves out of range easily.
Gravity avoids the body shot from Celek.
Celek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gravity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity looks to land a left hand but Celek moved out of range nicely.
Gravity lands a jab to Celek's midsection.
Celek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Celek digs a good hook to Gravity's body.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Celek was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Celek shoots for a takedown but Gravity saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gravity swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Celek.
Celek 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.
Gravity slips a jab from Celek.
Gravity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Celek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Celek was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Gravity misses with an uppercut. Celek saw that one coming.
Gravity scores with a hook to the body. Celek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Celek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravity.
Celek throws a lazy right hand but Gravity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gravity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravity throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Celek throws a head kick but Gravity moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Celek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravity doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gravity.
Gravity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek throws a head kick that misses.
Celek looks to throw the jab but Gravity is out of range.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravity just misses with a punch to the body.
Celek moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravity. Celek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gravity. No joy for Celek on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Celek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravity scores with a decent looking hook.
Gravity tries a low kick but Celek avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravity. Celek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Celek misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Celek.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Celek is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Celek.
Gravity throws a right hand that Celek ducks under and follows up with a left that Celek also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Celek lunges at Gravity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gravity's hand.
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!
Celek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gravity misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Defying Gravity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Celek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravity thows a body shot but no joy.
Gravity throws a hook but Celek avoids it easily.
Gravity avoids the body shot from Celek.
Celek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Celek throws a shot to the body.
Gravity blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Celek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Celek.
Gravity feints and then cracks Celek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Celek down.
Gravity staying out of range there.
Gravity looks to land a right hand but Celek moved out of range.
Celek misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity looks to throw the jab but Celek is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Celek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Celek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gravity looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celek manages to avoid it.
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Celek misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Celek is defended easily by Gravity.
Celek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravity is able to avoid easily.
Defying Gravity 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.
Celek misses with a takedown attempt - Gravity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Celek slips a jab from Gravity.
Celek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gravity at a distance.
Gravity lands with a nice combination. Celek backs away looking to recover.
Celek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gravity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Celek is looking to chop away at Gravity's legs.
Gravity cracks Celek with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Celek is defended easily by Gravity.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Celek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravity punishes Celek's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek cracks Gravity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Celek throws a head kick that misses
and Gravity counters with a straight right hand.
Gravity misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravity misses with a hook.
Celek lands a nice shot to the body.
Gravity throws out a loose jab but Celek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravity throws a looping overhand right but Celek ducks down to avoid it.
Gravity defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Celek.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Celek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gravity - the referee stops the clock and Celek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gravity. Celek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gravity throws a nice looking combination but Celek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brent Celek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Celek misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravity counters with a left to the body.
Gravity's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gravity duly obliges.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Celek is just out of range.
Gravity slips a straight right by Celek.
Celek blocks a head kick by Gravity.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Celek. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gravity scores with a hook to the body. Celek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Celek looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravity is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravity lands a jab to Celek's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Gravity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravity tests Celek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Defying Gravity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Defying Gravity!
In his post fight interview, Defying Gravity gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks everyone! I'm still young, and im still hitting my stride, I feel like I can really make it in the fight game. Im going to keep training hard!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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156 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esteban Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stglitz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stglitz throws a body kick that misses.
Stglitz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some bone on bone action there as Delgado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Delgado looks for a takedown but Stglitz sprawls well.
Delgado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stglitz defends it nicely.
Delgado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hugo Stglitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Stglitz is predictable there
and Delgado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delgado stands up over Stglitz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delgado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stglitz is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stglitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delgado is one step ahead there.
Stglitz keeping full guard, as Delgado tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Stglitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stglitz working a defensive guard here.
Stglitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Stglitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delgado.
Stglitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stglitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is looking to advance position but Stglitz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Delgado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stglitz is landing with some decent strikes but Delgado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Delgado can't escape the position.
Stglitz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Delgado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stglitz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Delgado sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stglitz throwing shots but Delgado is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stglitz is trying to control. Delgado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stglitz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stglitz lands a nice short elbow.
Stglitz lands with a punch from half guard.
Stglitz thows a huge punch but Delgado dodges it nicely.
Stglitz throws a strike but Delgado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stglitz stopping the sweep attempt from Delgado.
Stglitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delgado controls Stglitz momentarily but Stglitz frees himself.
Delgado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stglitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delgado seems keen to control Stglitz's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stglitz - that will leave a mark!
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!
Stglitz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Delgado manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stglitz on his heels. He'll look to pass Stglitz's guard now, I'm sure.
Delgado 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stglitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delgado is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Stglitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Delgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delgado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stglitz holds on and takes a little breather.
Delgado won't allow Stglitz to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delgado throwing strikes but missing.
Stglitz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stglitz trying to keep a closed guard but Delgado is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado wants to pass the guard but Stglitz is keeping the position.
Delgado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Delgado shoots in for a double leg but Stglitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stglitz throws a hook but Delgado avoids it easily.
Stglitz throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
Delgado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delgado dives in and grabs Stglitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stglitz pushes down on Delgado's head and hops out.
Stglitz thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Stglitz catches Delgado right on the button with a cross.
Delgado fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stglitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stglitz connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Stglitz is predictable there
and Delgado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stglitz won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delgado working away.
Delgado in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stglitz struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stglitz keeps working.
Delgado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stglitz's legs.
Delgado is staying tight to Stglitz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stglitz looks to land a body kick but Delgado moved away.
Delgado fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Stglitz
and Delgado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Delgado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Stglitz is pressing down on Delgado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stglitz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stglitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Delgado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Delgado shoots in and gets a takedown into Stglitz's guard.
Stglitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stglitz trying to control the position.
Stglitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delgado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delgado tries to free his leg and advance position but Stglitz is retaining full guard.
Delgado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stglitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delgado avoids a kick to the body.
Stglitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stglitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delgado.
Delgado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delgado misses the shot to the body.
Delgado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stglitz manages to avoid it.
Stglitz leaves Delgado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stglitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delgado's waist but Delgado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stglitz off to one side.
Delgado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stglitz.
Delgado misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delgado.
Delgado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stglitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteban Delgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stglitz wants to control but Delgado postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Delgado tries to score with some ground and pound. Stglitz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stglitz tries to buck Delgado off but Delgado is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Stglitz's face as Delgado controls the position.
Stglitz wants to control but Delgado postures up.
Delgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stglitz keeps working.
Stglitz is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stglitz is avoiding damage well.
Delgado lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Delgado landing strikes.
Delgado working away.
Delgado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Delgado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stglitz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Delgado tries to move to mount but Stglitz blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stglitz is looking for a sweep.
Delgado tries to move to mount but Stglitz blocks the move with his legs.
Delgado landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Delgado is looking to take a break and control but Stglitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Delgado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Delgado 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Delgado!
A victorious Esteban Delgado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera comes to the cage accompanied by Hector. Slick has chosen Careful With That Axe Eugene as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hector Cabrera has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hector Cabrera seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
29 - 12 - 1 |
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oil Slick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Slick circles away.
Cabrera thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Slick
and Cabrera counters with an outside leg kick.
Slick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Slick being controlled here momentarily.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Slick postures up.
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slick defends it easily.
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slick with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slick won't allow Cabrera to get back to his feet.
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slick is one step ahead there.
Slick throws a strike but Cabrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrera is aware though and is defending well.
Slick is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick has control of Cabrera's left arm, preventing Cabrera from doing any damage.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cabrera has passed into half guard!
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Slick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slick is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is stalling here. Slick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cabrera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slick.
Slick throwing strikes but Cabrera manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Slick gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slick is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera is just content to waste time from the top position. Slick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Slick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oil Slick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slick throws a nice head kick!
Slick scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Slick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Slick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabrera counters with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Slick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slick just misses with a punch to the body.
Slick gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Slick is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to control but Slick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cabrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cabrera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cabrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slick looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cabrera trying to control but Slick is working from the bottom.
Slick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Slick's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick trying to control the position.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Slick keeps moving.
Slick is adopting a defensive guard.
Cabrera chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cabrera has picked Slick up and slammed him! Slick can't keep hold of the triangle and Cabrera manages to pass to side control!
Cabrera scores with punches from side control.
Cabrera wants to control but Slick is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slick struggling a bit here.
Slick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrera in side control lands a decent elbow.
Slick tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slick keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabrera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slick counters with an outside leg kick.
Slick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slick scores a takedown into full mount!
Slick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cabrera?
Cabrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cabrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slick lands a nice shot to the head.
Slick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cabrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabrera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cabrera holds on for dear life.
Slick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cabrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Slick tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
Slick controlling his opponent.
Slick with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Slick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slick working Cabrera over with strikes here.
Oil Slick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slick landing strikes from the mount and Cabrera is in trouble!
Slick looking to finish Cabrera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cabrera!
Cabrera tries to reverse the position but Slick maintains control.
Slick dominating with strikes here.
Slick breaks from Cabrera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Slick with the ground and pound from mount.
Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera wants to hold on but Slick pushes him away.
Slick controlling from the full mount.
Cabrera working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cabrera hang on?
Slick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cabrera flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Slick landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Cabrera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slick prevents Cabrera from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Cabrera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cabrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cabrera?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slick controlling his opponent.
Slick unloads with some shots from mount but Cabrera bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Slick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Slick lands a big shot there that rocks Cabrera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cabrera tries to hold on but Slick pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slick lands a big elbow.
Slick wants to control the pace but Cabrera is squirming around nicely.
Cabrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oil Slick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oil Slick!
After the big win, Oil Slick made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors RSR Elite Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stakanu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oy, To Ne Vecher. Congo has chosen Ghostface - After the Smoke is Clear as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanu moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Congo sizes up Stakanu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Congo looks to land a right hand but Stakanu moved out of range.
Stakanu blocks the body kick.
Stakanu misses with a right hand
and Congo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stakanu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Congo with a hook.
Congo misses with a kick to the body.
Stakanu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Congo to counter with a crisp jab.
Congo slips a jab and a cross from Stakanu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo misses with the combination.
Stakanu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Congo is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Congo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stakanu doesn't seem phased though.
Stakanu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Congo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Stakanu misses the target.
Congo thumps Stakanu with a low kick.
Congo misses with a straight right.
Congo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stakanu misses with a right hand
and Congo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stakanu misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Stakanu there.
Congo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Congo.
Stakanu looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Congo throws a head kick but Stakanu moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Congo as Stakanu shoots in.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stakanu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stakanu throws a jab but it's blocked by Congo.
Stakanu missing with a left hand there. Congo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Congo.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
Congo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stakanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stakanu blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo forces Stakanu back against the cage and clinches.
Stakanu swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stakanu tries for a takedown but Congo manages to get underhooks.
Congo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Congo.
Congo working Stakanu over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Congo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stakanu is defending well for now.
Stakanu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Congo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stakanu avoids it.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stakanu.
Stakanu blocks a body shot from Congo.
Congo cracks Stakanu with a nice body shot.
Congo lands with a left to the head.
Congo has Stakanu pushed against the cage.
Congo stops a takedown attempt from Stakanu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiranuka Stakanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stakanu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
Stakanu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Congo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stakanu looks to land a right hand but Congo moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stakanu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Congo is looking to clinch but Stakanu is avoiding it.
Stakanu moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stakanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Stakanu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Congo.
Stakanu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanu looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
Stakanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Congo.
Congo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Stakanu.
Congo stuffs the takedown.
Congo lands a right hook to the body.
Stakanu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghengis Congo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Congo scoring well with a low kick there.
Congo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stakanu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left and a right from Congo both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Hiranuka Stakanu has been cut.
Congo connects with a body shot.
Congo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stakanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stakanu manages to avoid it.
Congo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stakanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Congo clinches up against the cage.
Stakanu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Congo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Congo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Stakanu is trying to push Congo away but Congo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stakanu.
Congo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Congo has Stakanu pushed against the cage.
Congo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Stakanu avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
Stakanu struggles to land a body shot inside as Congo controls his hands.
Stakanu wants a takedown but no success here.
Congo lands a knee to the body.
Stakanu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Congo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stakanu's efforts to push away.
Stakanu managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stakanu is defending well for now.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Stakanu avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiranuka Stakanu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stakanu throws a jab when Congo was well out of range.
Stakanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Congo moves away.
Congo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stakanu. Stakanu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stakanu scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Congo is looking to improve his position but Stakanu isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Stakanu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stakanu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Congo is on top in guard.
Congo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stakanu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Congo has managed to get both his arms back between Stakanu's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu 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.
Congo 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.
Congo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Stakanu.
Stakanu wants to control but Congo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu wants to improve his position but Congo is controlling well.
Congo is controlling the pace.
Stakanu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stakanu actively working from the bottom here.
Congo trying to control the pace.
Stakanu wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stakanu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stakanu wants to get back to full guard.
Stakanu is working hard here to advance position.
Congo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stakanu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Congo seems content to control.
Congo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stakanu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ghengis Congo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A thudding body kick lands there by Congo!
Ghengis Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo tests Stakanu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Congo lands a right hook to the body.
Ghengis Congo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Congo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Congo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo scores with a jab to the head.
Hiranuka Stakanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Congo is looking to clinch but Stakanu is avoiding it.
Stakanu blocks a head kick by Congo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo cracks a nice hook into Stakanu's ribs.
Stakanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Congo.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stakanu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghengis Congo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Congo 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghengis Congo!
Ghengis Congo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Popeye gives me biiiig muscles... BOOYAH!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Willie Nelson - Whiskey River as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Evan Williams has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taito shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Taito tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taito tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Taito back against the cage.
Taito lands a takedown into guard.
Taito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taito trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams pulls Taito in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams pulls Taito in close to his closed guard and prevents Taito from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Taito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taito wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is pulling down on Taito's head to control his posture.
Taito stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taito working away.
Taito tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
Williams looks to move to half guard but instead Taito has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taito cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taito lands a heavy elbow.
Williams tries to hold on but Taito pushes him away.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Taito misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Williams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Taito wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Taito wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams wants to control but Taito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Taito has latched onto it... Big trouble! Taito pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Williams is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Taito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magatsu Taito!
After winning the bout, Magatsu Taito thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visigoth comes to the cage accompanied by THUNDERSTRUCK. Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. Nebojsa Mihattovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihattovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visigoth.
Nebojsa Mihattovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihattovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Visigoth.
A good leg kick by Mihattovic.
Visigoth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Visigoth misses with a hook
and Mihattovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Visigoth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihattovic.
A jab lands there for Visigoth.
Visigoth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Visigoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihattovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Visigoth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mihattovic under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth misses with an uppercut. Mihattovic saw that one coming.
Mihattovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Visigoth slips under a jab.
Visigoth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mihattovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mihattovic throws a leg kick but Visigoth checks it.
Mihattovic connects with a leg kick. Visigoth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Visigoth blocks a head kick by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic throws out a loose jab but Visigoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visigoth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Visigoth tries to free his leg and advance position but Mihattovic is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth won't allow Mihattovic to sweep him here.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but Mihattovic keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visigoth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mihattovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mihattovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Visigoth controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihattovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Visigoth is controlling him.
Mihattovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but Mihattovic keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mihattovic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihattovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Visigoth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth checks a leg kick.
Mihattovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Visigoth fails to land the takedown.
Mihattovic misses with a double jab.
Mihattovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Visigoth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Visigoth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visigoth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mihattovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Visigoth keeps the fight on the outside.
Visigoth lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth throws a right hand that misses
and Mihattovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Visigoth shrugs it off.
Visigoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihattovic.
A punch lands to the side of Mihattovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mihattovic ducks under a wild hook from Visigoth.
Mihattovic scores with the left hand. Visigoth knows he should have avoided that one.
Visigoth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Visigoth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visigoth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mihattovic can pounce on him.
Mihattovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihattovic moves in looking to clinch but Visigoth pushes him off.
Mihattovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mihattovic misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojsa Mihattovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mihattovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Visigoth circles away.
Nebojsa Mihattovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Visigoth shoots in and drives through. Mihattovic sprawls well.
Visigoth blocks a low kick nicely.
Visigoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihattovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihattovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mihattovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihattovic moves out of range as Visigoth strikes.
Visigoth missing with a left hand there. Mihattovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihattovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mihattovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mihattovic avoids the attempt from Visigoth to control.
Mihattovic misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Visigoth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mihattovic.
Visigoth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Visigoth gets back to half guard.
Visigoth is looking to improve his position.
Visigoth is pressing down on Mihattovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Visigoth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Visigoth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mihattovic is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth 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.
Visigoth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mihattovic throwing strikes but missing.
Visigoth wants to sweep here but Mihattovic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Alaric Visigoth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mihattovic throws a sloppy head kick and Visigoth moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mihattovic.
That kick from Mihattovic tenderised Visigoth's leg. Visigoth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Visigoth throws an overhand right that lands on Mihattovic's shoulder, as Mihattovic tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visigoth throws out the jab.
Mihattovic looks to land a body kick but Visigoth moved away.
Mihattovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Visigoth sprawls well. Visigoth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mihattovic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mihattovic tries to land a front kick but Visigoth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mihattovic misses with a hook.
Mihattovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mihattovic lands with a left to the head.
Mihattovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihattovic trying to stall but Visigoth improves his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihattovic is working Visigoth over against the cage.
Mihattovic lands an elbow just above Visigoth 's eye.
It looks like Alaric Visigoth has been cut.
Mihattovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mihattovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojsa Mihattovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alaric Visigoth's cut.
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!
Visigoth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Visigoth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Visigoth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Visigoth closes the distance and clinches up with Mihattovic, looking for a takedown. Visigoth pushes Mihattovic against the cage but Mihattovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mihattovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mihattovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mihattovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Mihattovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihattovic misses the target.
Visigoth throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Visigoth with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mihattovic misses with a head kick.
Mihattovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihattovic cracks the inside of Visigoth's front leg.
Mihattovic connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Visigoth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mihattovic - the referee stops the clock and Visigoth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mihattovic. Visigoth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Visigoth misses with a right hand
and Mihattovic counters with a straight right hand.
Visigoth throws a hook but Mihattovic avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Visigoth.
Alaric Visigoth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nebojsa Mihattovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihattovic trying to control but Visigoth postures up.
Visigoth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Visigoth misses with a head shot. Mihattovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mihattovic pulls Visigoth in close to prevent any damage.
Alaric Visigoth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mihattovic looking to control.
Visigoth is fighting to break Mihattovic's control of his arms but Mihattovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nebojsa Mihattovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Visigoth looks to land a left hand but Mihattovic moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Visigoth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Visigoth off the cage and back into range.
Visigoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihattovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Visigoth misses with a hook. Mihattovic ducked under it nicely.
Visigoth shoots in looking for a takedown but Mihattovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Visigoth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alaric Visigoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihattovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Visigoth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mihattovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic scores with a punch to the head.
Visigoth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mihattovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Visigoth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mihattovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mihattovic lands a high kick!
Mihattovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Visigoth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mihattovic gets underhooks to prevent Visigoth's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nebojsa Mihattovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mihattovic 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nebojsa Mihattovic!
A relieved looking Nebojsa Mihattovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas's entrance music is Spartan Warriors. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas throws a lazy right hand but Rafael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonidas looks to land a right hand but Rafael moved out of range.
Rafael takes one to the side of the head.
Rafael misses with a double jab.
Leonidas throws an off balance right hand
and Rafael counters with a head kick.
Rafael lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rafael misses with a straight left.
Rafael throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Rafael bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rafael swats away the attempt to clinch by Leonidas.
Rafael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonidas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonidas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rafael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leonidas rushes Rafael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rafael is working Leonidas over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas tries for a takedown but Rafael manages to get underhooks.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
Rafael lands an uppercut.
Leonidas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rafael lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leonidas.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rafael.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonidas tries to score a body lock takedown but Rafael shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonidas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leonidas throws a head punch that misses.
Rafael blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rafael is trying to push Leonidas away but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leonidas pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leonidas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rafael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rafael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rafael slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leonidas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rafael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rafael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rafael defends well.
Leonidas is looking for a triangle but Rafael pushes his legs off easily.
Rafael stays in close to Leonidas's body and controls the position.
Leonidas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonidas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rafael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leonidas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rafael is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rafael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nando Rafael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leonidas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rafael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rafael lunges at Leonidas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonidas's hand.
Leonidas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rafael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonidas defending well as Rafael loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael throws the kick towards the body but Leonidas avoids it.
Rafael throws a big shot that misses.
Rafael is looking to slow Leonidas down with leg kicks.
Rafael moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leonidas keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonidas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rafael tries a low kick but Leonidas avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonidas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rafael misses with a head kick.
Rafael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rafael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonidas.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonidas throws a hook but Rafael blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nando Rafael will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leonidas lands a jab to Rafael's midsection.
Nando Rafael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rafael lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rafael throws the left hand but Leonidas avoids the punch easily.
Leonidas checks the leg kick.
Rafael tries to clinch but Leonidas moves out of range.
Leonidas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rafael tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leonidas counters with a series of strikes. Rafael will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leonidas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rafael. Leonidas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Rafael.
Leonidas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rafael.
Nice body punch from Leonidas - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Rafael - that landed with a thud.
Rafael is leaning against Leonidas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Rafael presses Leonidas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rafael blocks an uppercut.
Rafael digs a right hand into Leonidas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonidas's gas tank.
Rafael misses with some punches.
Leonidas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Rafael struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonidas controls his hands.
Rafael breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas throws a body punch but Rafael moves out of range.
Leonidas defending well as Rafael loads up on a big left hand.
Rafael misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rafael fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Leonidas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rafael thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rafael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rafael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonidas defending well as Rafael loads up on a big left hand.
Leonidas swings widly with a right hand
and Rafael counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rafael slips under a jab from Leonidas.
Rafael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rafael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rafael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonidas.
Leonidas thows a body shot but no joy.
Rafael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rafael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonidas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rafael.
Rafael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonidas was well out of range. Poor timing from Rafael.
Rafael closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas tightens his grip and picks Rafael up, before dumping him to the ground. Rafael manages to land in guard.
Leonidas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonidas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rafael trying to control the position.
Leonidas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rafael is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leonidas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leonidas prevents Rafael from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rafael's head.
Leonidas wants to work for an arm triangle but Rafael is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rafael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonidas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas is keen to just control but Rafael is a slippery customer.
Leonidas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rafael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leonidas.
Rafael tries to kick Leonidas off but Leonidas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rafael slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leonidas throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that King Leonidas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leonidas cracks Rafael with a good jab.
Rafael looks to throw the jab but Leonidas is out of range.
Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Rafael.
Leonidas throws a series of strikes that have Rafael backpedaling.
Rafael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas counters with a right hand to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rafael.
Rafael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rafael misses with a hook to the body
and Leonidas counters with a straight right hand.
Rafael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonidas.
Rafael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonidas was well out of range. Poor timing from Rafael.
Leonidas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leonidas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rafael closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rafael lands with a light punch inside.
Leonidas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Leonidas.
Leonidas fails to pull guard.
Leonidas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rafael gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Rafael fails to land.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
Rafael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rafael struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonidas controls his hands.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rafael misses with a body punch.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas.
A body shot lands from Rafael.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael trying to control the position but instead, Leonidas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rafael into the cage.
Rafael lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rafael takes a shot to the head.
Leonidas lands a right hand.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rafael struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonidas controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leonidas.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leonidas as Rafael tries to tie him up.
Rafael misses with a body punch.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leonidas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rafael gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Leonidas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonidas can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Rafael tries a body shot but Leonidas blocks it.
Rafael looking to stall.
Rafael wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonidas won't allow it.
Rafael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rafael tries to work over Leonidas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonidas prevents a body shot from Rafael.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Rafael turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leonidas blocks a body shot from Rafael.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rafael blocks an uppercut.
Rafael tries a body shot but Leonidas blocks it.
Leonidas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rafael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Leonidas lands a left hand.
Rafael blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nando Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Rafael is having none of it.
Leonidas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonidas throws a hook to the side of Rafael's head but Rafael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rafael thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Rafael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rafael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rafael scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leonidas in his tracks.
Rafael connects with a crisp jab.
Rafael tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonidas is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rafael. That's going to slow Leonidas down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rafael looks to land a left hand but Leonidas moved out of range nicely.
Rafael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rafael throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nando Rafael.
I think Rafael has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Rafael!
A relieved looking Nando Rafael thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
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