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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swisha Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BB Fack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swisha Dutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, BB Fack!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutch swats away the attempt to clinch by Fack.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dutch.
Fack lands with a good body shot.
Dutch is breathing heavily.
Fack moves into the clinch.
Dutch takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Swisha Dutch has been cut.
Fack lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fack has closed the distance and engaged Dutch in a clinch.
Fack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fack cracks Dutch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swisha Dutch's cut is getting worse.
Fack drives through and clinches with Dutch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fack.
Fack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dutch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dutch takes one on the button.
Jeez, Swisha Dutch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Swisha Dutch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). BB Fack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Colon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Graham!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Graham!
Colon unloading with bombs!
Colon lands a big shot there that rocks Graham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colon looking for a guillotine from mount but Graham is having none of it.
Graham regains half guard.
Colon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graham is holding on to half guard well.
Graham wants to improve his position but Colon is controlling well.
Colon moves nicely into side control.
Graham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Graham works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Colon seems to be looking for submissions.
Colon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Colon.
Graham is trying to control but can't.
Graham keeping hold of Colon's head, controlling as best he can.
Colon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colon seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.
Graham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graham.
Colon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Colon looking for submissions off his back.
Colon actively working from the bottom here.
Graham is looking for a kimura but Colon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graham to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colon is refusing to be controlled, as Graham sits in half guard.
Graham is looking for a kimura here.
Graham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Colon defend it? Graham steps over the head and cranks it - Colon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Graham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Graham!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Canning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr GoodKat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peyton Canning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr GoodKat!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from GoodKat misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
GoodKat wants to clinch up but Canning keeps it at a distance.
GoodKat moves into the clinch.
Canning struggles to land a body shot inside as GoodKat controls his hands.
GoodKat jumps guard but Canning turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
GoodKat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canning trying to control the position but instead, GoodKat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canning into the cage.
GoodKat missing with knees to the body.
GoodKat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canning's elbow.
GoodKat prevents a body shot from Canning.
GoodKat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
GoodKat landing knees to the body.
GoodKat blocks a body shot from Canning.
Canning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canning tries to land knees in the clinch but GoodKat avoids the damage to the body.
GoodKat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canning lands a right hand that snaps the head of GoodKat backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canning misses with the head strike.
GoodKat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
GoodKat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canning is defending well for now.
GoodKat is looking to control Canning's arms but Canning gets an underhook and turns him. Now GoodKat has his back to the cage.
Canning prevents a body shot from GoodKat.
Canning tries to work over GoodKat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
GoodKat lands a nice knee to the body.
GoodKat can't find room to land a body shot as Canning controls the action.
GoodKat is trying to pull guard but Canning turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
GoodKat wants to take the fight to the mat but Canning manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peyton Canning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr GoodKat.
GoodKat struggles to land a body shot inside as Canning controls his hands.
Canning slows down the pace here.
GoodKat trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by GoodKat.
GoodKat is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning lands with a left to the head.
Canning lands a right hand that snaps the head of GoodKat backwards.
Canning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canning blocks a body shot from GoodKat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GoodKat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canning to keep the fight standing.
GoodKat misses with a hook to the ribs.
GoodKat jumps guard but Canning stands there with GoodKat around his waist. GoodKat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
GoodKat tries to throw a body punch but Canning avoids it by throwing GoodKat back against the cage.
GoodKat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
GoodKat struggles to land a body shot inside as Canning controls his hands.
GoodKat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canning blocks a body shot from GoodKat.
Canning tries to work over GoodKat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canning tries to land knees in the clinch but GoodKat avoids the damage to the body.
GoodKat pulls guard successfully.
GoodKat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canning is controlling him.
Canning has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peyton Canning just wasn't active enough.
GoodKat throws a head kick but Canning moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Canning with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peyton Canning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canning throws out a leg kick but GoodKat moves out of range and Canning only half commits.
Canning throws a combination. GoodKat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Canning throws a push kick but GoodKat slaps the foot to one side.
GoodKat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canning misses with a wild combination.
GoodKat moves out of range of the body kick from Canning.
GoodKat misses with a head kick.
Canning scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
GoodKat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canning paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canning scores with a leg kick.
GoodKat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Canning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr GoodKat will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canning swats away the attempt to clinch by GoodKat.
GoodKat lands a high kick!
GoodKat tries to close the distance and clinch but Canning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
GoodKat checks a low kick from Canning.
GoodKat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Canning takes a step back to recover.
Canning blocks a head kick by GoodKat.
Canning throws a solid leg kick but GoodKat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canning.
Canning feints and then cracks GoodKat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow GoodKat down.
Canning connects with a leg kick. GoodKat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canning tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and GoodKat is able to avoid easily.
Canning tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and GoodKat is able to avoid easily.
GoodKat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Canning counters with a three punch combo that has GoodKat backing up. GoodKat nods at Canning to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoodKat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canning at a distance.
GoodKat moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Canning can't find room to land a body shot as GoodKat controls the action.
GoodKat avoiding damage.
GoodKat continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
GoodKat trying to land knees to the body.
Mr GoodKat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from GoodKat.
Canning tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
GoodKat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canning avoids it.
Canning using the Thai plumb to throw knees but GoodKat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
GoodKat trying to land knees to the body.
Canning with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Canning tries to throw a body punch but GoodKat avoids it by throwing Canning back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canning letting GoodKat take a breather here.
Canning prevents a body shot from GoodKat.
GoodKat pulls guard successfully.
GoodKat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
GoodKat kicks Canning off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canning throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canning blocks a head kick by GoodKat.
GoodKat avoids the head kick by Canning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning misses with an uppercut
and GoodKat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Canning lands a left hand that snaps the head of GoodKat backwards.
GoodKat prevents a body shot from Canning.
GoodKat can't get the takedown.
GoodKat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canning can't find room to land a body shot as GoodKat controls the action.
GoodKat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peyton Canning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr GoodKat.
Canning lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Canning prevents a body shot from GoodKat.
GoodKat prevents a body shot from Canning.
A right hook to the body lands for Canning.
Canning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canning lands an uppercut.
GoodKat tries for a takedown but Canning manages to get underhooks.
GoodKat jumps guard but Canning stands there with GoodKat around his waist. GoodKat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
GoodKat takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canning tries to work over GoodKat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canning digs a right hand underneath GoodKat's ribcage. GoodKat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Canning - that landed with a thud.
GoodKat tries to throw a body punch but Canning avoids it by throwing GoodKat back against the cage.
Canning scores with a shoulder strike.
Canning digs a right hand into GoodKat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on GoodKat's gas tank.
Canning lands an uppercut.
Canning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
GoodKat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canning avoiding damage as GoodKat throws knees to the body.
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
GoodKat jumps guard but Canning stands there with GoodKat around his waist. GoodKat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
GoodKat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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 Peyton Canning will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Canning moves out of range of the body kick from GoodKat.
GoodKat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canning throws out the jab.
GoodKat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GoodKat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canning. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Canning blocks the leg kick.
Canning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canning is looking to slow GoodKat down with leg kicks.
Canning tries to land a front kick but GoodKat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canning throws a push kick but GoodKat slaps the foot to one side.
GoodKat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canning is looking to chop away at GoodKat's legs.
Canning pivots, looking for a leg kick but GoodKat is out of range and Canning settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - GoodKat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canning lands a body punch.
Canning is pressed up against the cage. GoodKat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Canning down to the mat. Canning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Canning throws a leg kick but GoodKat moved away.
Canning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
GoodKat wants to clinch.
Canning jabs GoodKat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canning throws a jab but it's blocked by GoodKat.
GoodKat doesn't manage to clinch there - Canning circles away.
GoodKat throws a sloppy head kick and Canning moves out of range easily.
Canning avoids the head kick by GoodKat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat tries to clinch but Canning is having none of it.
Canning tries to land a leg kick but GoodKat saw it coming and moves away.
GoodKat moves out of range as Canning throws a body kick.
Canning throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Peyton Canning is winning the standup battle so far.
Canning throws a front kick aimed at GoodKat's knee but GoodKat avoids it well.
Canning wants to slow GoodKat down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canning.
Canning throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
GoodKat throws a sloppy head kick
and Canning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
GoodKat instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canning blocks a body shot from GoodKat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by GoodKat as Canning tries to tie him up.
GoodKat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning misses with a body punch.
GoodKat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GoodKat blocks a body shot from Canning.
Canning tries to work over GoodKat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
GoodKat lands a shot to the body.
GoodKat tries a body shot but Canning blocks it.
Canning throws a blind hook that connects with the side of GoodKats head.
Canning can't find room to land a body shot as GoodKat controls the action.
GoodKat fails to pull guard.
GoodKat working Canning over with knees to the body.
Canning throws a punch but it's blocked by GoodKat.
GoodKat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canning misses with the head strike.
Canning prevents a body shot from GoodKat.
GoodKat tries a body shot but Canning blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoodKat blocks a body shot from Canning.
GoodKat digs a right hand underneath Canning's ribcage. Canning let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Canning fails to land.
GoodKat jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GoodKat wants to stand and escape but Canning is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Peyton Canning.
Canning lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canning misses with a looping right.
Canning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. GoodKat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
GoodKat avoids the body shot from Canning.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peyton Canning.
I think Canning has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peyton Canning!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krackin Yourface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yourface comes to the cage accompanied by King of Kings. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krackin Yourface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram gets a double leg takedown into Yourface's guard.
Yourface can't keep his opponent in guard - Stram advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stram thows a huge punch but Yourface dodges it nicely.
Stram trying to pass the guard but Yourface defending well.
Yourface is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stram pulls his head out easily.
Yourface is trying to control but can't.
Yourface looking for submissions off his back.
Stram looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yourface gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram slips nicely into half guard.
Yourface works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yourface thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yourface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stram can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stram has gone for a leg lock! Yourface slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stram's guard.
Yourface sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stram's guard.
Stram wants to improve his position but Yourface is controlling well.
Yourface is looking for a kimura but Stram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yourface to get the leverage.
Stram is looking for a sweep. Yourface is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yourface is trying to work for a kimura but Stram is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stram is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yourface is thwarting Stram's attempts to control the position.
Stram is staying active underneath Yourface, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stram keeping hold of Yourface's head, controlling as best he can.
Stram wants to improve his position but Yourface is controlling well.
Yourface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stram sees it coming and defends easily.
Yourface is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stram is just riding it out for now. Yourface eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourface throwing shots but Stram is blocking nicely.
Stram looking for submissions off his back.
Yourface seems to be looking for submissions.
Stram gets back to full guard.
Stram trying to keep a closed guard but Yourface is proving a slippery customer.
Yourface pushes down on Stram's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stram wants to control but Yourface is keeping busy.
Stram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yourface uses his free foot to push down on Stram's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stram.
Stram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yourface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yourface throwing strikes here but Stram is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stram blocking the ground and pound.
Stram manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stram is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yourface's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yourface's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Krackin Yourface will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yourface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yourface misses the shot to the body.
Yourface dips to his left and cracks Stram with an uppercut!
Yourface gets caught flat footed, as Stram shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stram lands a couple of digs.
Stram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yourface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stram manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stram postures up.
Stram wants to pass the guard but Yourface is keeping the position.
Stram working some strikes from top position.
Stram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stram works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yourface is looking for a sweep. Stram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yourface won't allow Stram to pass to mount.
Yourface is looking for a sweep. Stram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stram is looking for a kimura here.
Yourface actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourface is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stram's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stram's back!
Yourface working for a choke but Stram is defending well.
Yourface is looking for a choke. Stram gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Stram manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Yourface looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stram has picked Yourface up and slammed him! Yourface can't keep hold of the triangle and Stram manages to pass to side control!
Stram working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourface can't do much from the bottom here.
Stram working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Krackin Yourface has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stram thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yourface is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stram's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stram lands a nice short elbow.
Yourface won't allow Stram to pass to mount.
Stram wants to work for an arm triangle but Yourface is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stram looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yourface with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yourface sees it coming and defends easily.
Stram is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yourface doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stram.
Yourface looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yourface moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor Stram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yourface is trying to control the position but Stram postures up.
Stram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stram postures up in Yourface's guard and throws a big left but Yourface blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yourface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stram.
Yourface is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stram throws a big right hand that misses.
Stram is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yourface preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yourface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stram defends it easily.
Stram with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stram works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stram is looking to advance position but Yourface won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Stram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krackin Yourface's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yourface misses with the combination.
Yourface defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stram.
Stram shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yourface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yourface is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yourface working for a triangle but Stram defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stram's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yourface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yourface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram landing some decent shots from guard.
Stram tries to free his leg and advance position but Yourface is retaining full guard.
Stram stands and throws Yourface's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yourface struggling a bit here.
Yourface manages to get back to half guard.
Yourface wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stram is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stram landing shots from mount.
Stram avoids the attempt from Yourface to control.
Stram lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yourface is rocked!
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!
Stram has hold of Yourface's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yourface manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Yourface is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stram lands a big shot there that rocks Yourface but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stram is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yourface has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yourface 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.
Stram wants to work for an arm triangle but Yourface is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yourface seems to have got his legs back now.
Yourface looking for submissions off his back.
Stram is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yourface is just riding it out for now. Stram eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yourface is trying to stand back up but Stram is controlling him
Stram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yourface has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stram winds up and cracks Yourface with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yourface moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yourface is looking for a triangle but Stram pushes his legs off easily.
Stram makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stram wants to pass the guard but Yourface is keeping the position.
Stram passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yourface is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yourface manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stram's best efforts.
Yourface looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Stram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stram 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Stram!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Out of my Mind. Jackson has chosen KRS One - Step Into a World as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Diaz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson 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.
Jackson postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Diego Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Diaz throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Diego Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson not doing much here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diaz with a hook.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Diaz throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz lands a head shot.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diego Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jackson.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Jackson 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.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
John Jackson 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.
Jackson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Diego Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Diaz throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diego Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz scores with a knee to the head.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jackson!
A less than humble John Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Markus Justice!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xystorophoroi Ii backs up against the cage.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xystorophoroi Ii. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with an uppercut.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii scores a takedown into full mount!
Xystorophoroi Ii connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xystorophoroi Ii goes for an armbar but Justice turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Justice.
Xystorophoroi Ii has a closed guard, preventing Justice from standing up.
Xystorophoroi Ii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xystorophoroi Ii is proving hard to escape from.
Xystorophoroi Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justice is aware though and is defending well.
Justice wants to stand but Xystorophoroi Ii is controlling his posture from full guard.
Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Xystorophoroi Ii.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice being controlled here momentarily.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justice defends it easily.
Justice wants to stand but Xystorophoroi Ii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xystorophoroi Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii looks for a takedown but Justice sprawls well.
Justice motions for Xystorophoroi Ii to come forward. Justice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a body shot.
Markus Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice ducks right into an uppercut from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Justice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Justice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xystorophoroi Ii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xystorophoroi Ii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
Justice is defending against the submission attempts here by Xystorophoroi Ii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Xystorophoroi Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xystorophoroi Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Xystorophoroi Ii gets the takedown into side control.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Justice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Justice is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Xystorophoroi Ii asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Xystorophoroi Ii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Xystorophoroi Ii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Justice has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Xystorophoroi Ii but great work by Justice.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Justice lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Justice.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justice as he jumps to the side.
Justice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Xystorophoroi Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justice misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Justice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xystorophoroi Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Justice works over Xystorophoroi Ii's head and body with a nice combination.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a right hand
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xystorophoroi Ii looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
Justice scores with a jab. Xystorophoroi Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Justice as Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xystorophoroi Ii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a series of punches but Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range.
Justice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a leg kick but Justice sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justice. Xystorophoroi Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but Xystorophoroi Ii is just out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xystorophoroi Ii backs up against the cage.
Xystorophoroi Ii scores with a nice head shot.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a sloppy head kick
and Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Justice is bucking up trying to escape but Xystorophoroi Ii cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Markus Justice has been cut.
BOOM! Xystorophoroi Ii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Justice squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Xystorophoroi Ii controlling from mount.
Justice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Xystorophoroi Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Justice is now in Xystorophoroi Ii's guard. A big mistake from Xystorophoroi Ii there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working an open guard so Justice takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries for a takedown but Justice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Justice does no damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Justice can pounce on him.
Markus Justice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots for a takedown but Justice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range as Justice strikes.
Justice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Justice misses its intended target.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Justice defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice misses with the combination.
Justice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xystorophoroi Ii in his tracks.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries for a takedown but Justice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markus Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Xystorophoroi Ii with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Justice counters with a nice uppercut.
Justice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Justice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Justice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Justice. No joy for Xystorophoroi Ii on that attempt.
Justice connects with a single shot there.
Xystorophoroi Ii slips a jab and a cross from Justice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Justice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Justice. Those never looked like landing.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xystorophoroi Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Justice manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xystorophoroi Ii has Justice in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice gets to his feet - Xystorophoroi Ii follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Markus Justice.
I think Justice 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Justice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Youssoupha - Ne Compare Pas as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Turner cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turner has managed to clinch.
Turner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Turner.
Diaz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turner regains guard.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to try and get back to his feet.
Diaz goes for an armbar but Turner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Turner.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz 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.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Turner jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Turner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Turner tries to clinch up
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Ike Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Diaz right on the button. Diaz goes down! Turner follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Turner gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Turner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes into the arena with Larry and His Flask - Beggers will Ride blaring out of the sound system. Kersikov has chosen Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Wayne 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.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wayne.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Wayne's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wayne is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Wayne shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Wayne.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov thows a body kick. Wayne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Wayne lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
Wayne keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov slips a jab from Wayne.
Wayne tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wayne misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Wayne with a hook.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov punishes Wayne's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Wayne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Kersikov wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Wayne.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Wayne throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
Wayne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov'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.
Wayne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Wayne swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Wayne slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kenneth Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Wayne.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Wayne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
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!
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov pushes Wayne away with a front kick.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne swinging wildly here.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Wayne 's knee.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wayne, right into the meat.
Kersikov defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Wayne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Kersikov tries to work over Wayne's front leg with a kick but Wayne checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wayne counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wayne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Wayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne walks into a left hand.
Wayne scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
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!
Wayne with a hook.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Kersikov.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Wayne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Wayne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Wayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Wayne.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Wayne counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne checks a leg kick nicely.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wayne. That one must have hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
Wayne throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Wayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Wayne's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kenneth Wayne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wayne connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Wayne lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wayne lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wayne up against the cage.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Wayne scores with a knee to the head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Wayne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Wayne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Wayne is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Wayne into the cage.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wayne blocking some punches.
Wayne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wayne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wayne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Wayne digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wayne.
Kersikov is pushing Wayne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Wayne misses with an elbow over the top.
Wayne avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vlad Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Wayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into range.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Wayne misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Kersikov throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Kersikov takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Wayne in the body.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Wayne takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wayne's sensitive parts.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Wayne misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wayne doesn't seem phased though.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov with a hook.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Kersikov throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov thumps Wayne with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Wayne scores with a four punch combination!
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Kersikov!
Vlad Kersikov is the new welterweight champion!
Vlad Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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