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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kurri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Torrens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Torrens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Torrens!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrens lands a nice shot to the body.
Torrens thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torrens tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Torrens back against the cage.
Kurri has had enough of the clinch but Torrens keeps him there for the moment.
Torrens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Torrens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torrens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torrens tries a head kick but it misses.
Torrens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torrens.
Torrens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Torrens connects with a body shot.
Torrens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens lands a slapping body shot.
Torrens 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.
Torrens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torrens tries a head kick but it misses.
Torrens lands with a shot to the body.
Torrens lands with a hook. Kurri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torrens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurri.
Kurri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torrens pushes Kurri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurri goes for a takedown attempt but Torrens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrens cracks Kurri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torrens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torrens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri fails to pull guard.
Kurri gets control of Torrens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kurri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Torrens wants to get up but he can't break Kurri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Torrens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kurri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrens stays in close to Kurri's body and controls the position.
Torrens preventing the sweep.
Kurri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torrens is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Torrens.
Torrens has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrens lands a nice shot to the body.
Torrens tries to work over Kurri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torrens pushes Kurri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurri tries to circle away but Torrens has him pinned against the cage.
Kurri tries to pull guard but Torrens won't allow it.
Torrens lands a nice uppercut.
Torrens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kurri prevents a body shot from Torrens.
Kurri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torrens tries to work over Kurri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torrens lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurri is breathing heavily.
Torrens works on Kurri's body with a couple of short punches.
Torrens lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurri won't want to take too many of those.
Torrens crunches a lovely knee into Kurri's ribcage.
Torrens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurri or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrens working Kurri over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
Torrens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
Torrens tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Torrens back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Torrens.
A short body shot lands from Torrens as the two fighters clinch.
Torrens lands a body punch.
Torrens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torrens pushes Kurri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torrens presses Kurri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torrens works on Kurri's body with a couple of short punches.
Torrens cracks Kurri with a nice body shot.
A knee to the head by Torrens.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurri's face.
A body shot lands from Torrens.
Torrens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torrens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Torrens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torrens throws a leg kick which misses Kurri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurri tries to avoid it.
Torrens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Torrens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torrens closes the distance and clinches.
Torrens struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurri controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torrens.
A right handed body shot lands from Torrens.
Torrens tries to work over Kurri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torrens.
Torrens is leaning against Kurri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Torrens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torrens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torrens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torrens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrens jabs Kurri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torrens works Kurri's body with a nice hook.
Kurri misses with a head kick.
Torrens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torrens. That's going to slow Kurri down.
Kurri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torrens enables Kurri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torrens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Torrens keeps moving.
Torrens looking to control.
Torrens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kurri stands up and waves to Torrens to follow him.
Sloppy strikes from Torrens. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri ducks right into an uppercut from Torrens.
Torrens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kurri rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torrens finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurri's head.
Kurri fails with a takedown attempt.
Torrens scores with a hook to the body. Kurri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torrens lands a jab to Kurri's midsection.
Torrens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jonathan Torrens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurri instigates a clinch.
Torrens manages to break the clinch.
Kurri shoots for a double leg takedown but Torrens sprawls well. He's pushed Kurri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrens lands a nice looking body shot.
Torrens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Torrens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Torrens lands a head shot.
Torrens scores with a jab. Kurri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torrens lands with a shot to the body.
Torrens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kurri's head.
Torrens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurri fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrens lands with a shot to the body.
Torrens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurri doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrens's corner calls for a 1-2. Torrens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torrens jabs at Kurri's body.
Torrens connects with a body shot.
Torrens rushes Kurri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torrens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Torrens.
Torrens works on Kurri's body with a couple of short punches.
Torrens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torrens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torrens lands a body punch.
Torrens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torrens.
Torrens cracks Kurri with a nice body shot.
Torrens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torrens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Torrens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Torrens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torrens.
Torrens moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Torrens.
Torrens lands a nice shot to the body.
Torrens cracks Kurri with a nice body shot.
Torrens lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torrens.
Torrens pushes Kurri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurris head.
Torrens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurri takes a shot to the head.
Torrens manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torrens lands with a nice body punch.
Kurri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torrens scores with a head kick.
Torrens feints and then cracks Kurri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurri down.
Kurri walks into a straight right hand from Torrens.
Torrens lands a slapping body shot.
Torrens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torrens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torrens digs a good body shot into Kurri's ribs.
Torrens lands with a good body shot.
Torrens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Torrens scores with a shot to the body.
Mark Kurri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torrens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torrens tries to keep at a distance but Kurri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torrens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurri has Torrens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torrens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torrens breaks the clinch.
Kurri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torrens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Torrens throws a sloppy head kick and Kurri moves out of range easily.
Kurri walks into a left hand.
Torrens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurri 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.
Torrens lands a slapping body shot.
Torrens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torrens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torrens lands a jab to Kurri's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torrens gets underhooks to prevent Kurri's takedown attempt.
Kurri blocks a body shot from Torrens.
Torrens lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
Torrens tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Torrens back against the cage.
Kurri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Torrens stalling the fight.
Torrens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torrens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurri's face.
Torrens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Torrens leaning against his opponent.
Torrens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
A body shot lands from Torrens.
Torrens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurri's elbow.
Torrens is pushing Kurri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kurri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torrens smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrens rushes Kurri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torrens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Kurri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrens fakes the leg kick and cracks Kurri in the body.
Jonathan Torrens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurri moves into range and clinches up with Torrens.
Mark Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan Torrens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Torrens.
Torrens lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Torrens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torrens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Torrens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kid Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahatma Gandhi 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Coke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mahatma Gandhi !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coke leaves Gandhi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coke throws a hook but Gandhi avoids it easily.
Gandhi shoots in looking for a takedown but Coke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gandhi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gandhi fails with the takedown
and Coke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kid Coke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coke tries to avoid it but Gandhi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coke to the ground. Coke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coke feints and then cracks Gandhi 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gandhi down.
Gandhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coke moves away.
Gandhi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coke on his heels. He'll look to pass Coke's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gandhi is looking to stand up but Coke won't let him.
Coke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gandhi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coke is trying to control the position but Gandhi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gandhi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gandhi looking to pass the guard.
Coke has control of Gandhi 's left arm, preventing Gandhi from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kid Coke wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gandhi tries to clinch but Coke is having none of it.
Gandhi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Coke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gandhi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gandhi defends it easily.
Coke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coke keeping moving, preventing Gandhi from controlling successfully.
Coke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi tries to free his leg and advance position but Coke is retaining full guard.
Coke trying to keep a closed guard but Gandhi is proving a slippery customer.
Gandhi 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mahatma Gandhi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gandhi shoots in and drives through. Coke sprawls well.
Coke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gandhi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coke's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coke is pulling down on Gandhi 's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gandhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Coke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kid Coke wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Coke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gandhi .
Coke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coke lands with an uppercut that bounces Gandhi off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Coke misses the target.
Gandhi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gandhi .
Gandhi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coke counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coke counters with a right hand to the body.
Gandhi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Coke counter with a right hand.
Coke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coke throws a looping overhand right but Gandhi ducks down to avoid it.
Gandhi shoots in looking for a takedown but Coke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gandhi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gandhi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coke takes a swing at Gandhi 's ribcage but misses.
Gandhi shoots in and drives through. Coke sprawls well.
Coke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mahatma Gandhi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coke throws a hook but Gandhi avoids it easily.
Gandhi dives in and grabs Coke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coke pushes down on Gandhi 's head and hops out.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown but Coke shows good takedown defense.
Gandhi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Gandhi or perhaps it was just good defense by Coke which made him look bad.
Kid Coke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gandhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gandhi tries to clinch up but Coke circles away and keeps his distance.
Gandhi throws a right hand that Coke ducks under and follows up with a left that Coke also avoids with ease.
Gandhi misses with a takedown
and Coke counters with a right hand to the body.
Gandhi is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Coke. No joy for Gandhi on that attempt.
Mahatma Gandhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coke misses with a straight right.
Gandhi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gandhi moves away from the strike by Coke.
Coke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gandhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coke lands a nice shot that snaps Gandhi 's head back.
Gandhi has a takedown stuffed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coke enables Gandhi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi trying to control but Coke is working from the bottom.
Coke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gandhi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coke wants to stand and escape but Gandhi is having none of it.
Mahatma Gandhi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gandhi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gandhi 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coke looking to pass the guard.
Gandhi is trying to keep Coke in close.
Gandhi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi controlling the position easily from mount.
Coke wants to hold on but Gandhi pushes him away.
Gandhi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coke tries to hold on but Gandhi pushes him away.
Gandhi has control of Coke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coke is looking to escape.
Coke is in a horrible position here. Gandhi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Coke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gandhi looking for a guillotine from mount but Coke is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coke can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gandhi tries to control but Coke wriggling away.
Coke wants to control but Gandhi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahatma Gandhi 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Coke connects with a leg kick. Gandhi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahatma Gandhi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gandhi misses with the combination.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coke as he avoids it easily.
Gandhi ducks under a wild hook from Coke.
Coke misses with an uppercut.
Kid Coke is winning the standup battle so far.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown but Coke shows good takedown defense.
Coke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gandhi 's head.
Coke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gandhi tries for a takedown but Coke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kid Coke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Gandhi as he checks the leg kick.
Gandhi shoots in looking for a takedown. Coke tries to sprawl out of it but Gandhi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gandhi misses with a takedown attempt
and Coke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gandhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gandhi tries for a takedown but Coke circles away easily
and Coke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coke misses with a straight right.
Coke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gandhi fails to land the takedown.
Coke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kid Coke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt.
Coke cracks a nice hook into Gandhi 's ribs.
Gandhi tries to move into range but Coke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coke connects with a body shot that sends Gandhi 's belly button to the back.
Gandhi fails with the takedown
and Coke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gandhi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gandhi somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gandhi is defended easily by Coke.
Coke throws a jab when Gandhi was well out of range.
Gandhi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gandhi showed some decent athleticism there.
Coke wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coke trying to control here.
Gandhi stands up from half guard.
Coke lands with a nice body punch.
Gandhi drives through with a takedown into Coke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gandhi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gandhi drops back looking for a leg! Coke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coke manages to kick Gandhi off! Gandhi jumps back into Coke's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coke throwing short punches from the bottom.
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 Kid Coke.
I think Gandhi 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahatma Gandhi !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shivakamini Somankandarkram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kowski's choice of entrance music: Skillet - Monster. Gronk Kowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shivakamini Somankandarkram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gronk Kowski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somankandarkram scores with a jab.
That kick from Somankandarkram tenderised Kowski's leg. Kowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Somankandarkram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Somankandarkram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Somankandarkram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Somankandarkram as he avoids it easily.
Kowski ducks right into an uppercut from Somankandarkram.
Shivakamini Somankandarkram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somankandarkram lands with a cross.
Kowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somankandarkram. Somankandarkram obviously looking to wear him down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Somankandarkram.
Somankandarkram connects with a solid leg kick.
Somankandarkram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowski at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somankandarkram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowski looks gassed!
Kowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Somankandarkram scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Somankandarkram lands a head shot.
Somankandarkram feints and then cracks Kowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowski down.
Somankandarkram drops Kowski with a straight right hand, right on the button! Somankandarkram follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shivakamini Somankandarkram!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberio Celentano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celentano comes to the cage accompanied by Now's My Time by D.J.I.G.. Phoenix has chosen Bath Salt- ASVP Rocky, A$ap ANT, flatbush zombies as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matthew Phoenix enters the cage!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiberio Celentano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Celentano misses the target.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Celentano circles away.
Celentano throws a big shot that misses.
Celentano misses with a series of wild punches.
Celentano swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix gets through Celentano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Celentano up against the cage.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Celentano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Celentano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Celentano backwards.
Phoenix stalling.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but Celentano blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celentano is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberio Celentano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix crunches a lovely knee into Celentano's ribcage.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Celentano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Celentano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phoenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix stops a takedown attempt from Celentano.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phoenix's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Celentano's head.
Phoenix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Celentano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix tries to work over Celentano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Celentano's head.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Celentano in his tracks for a moment.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Celentano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phoenix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phoenix avoiding damage.
Phoenix receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Celentano jumps guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Celentano backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celentano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Celentano is looking for a takedown.
Phoenix has Celentano pushed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Celentano tries for a takedown but Phoenix manages to get underhooks.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Celentano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Celentano looking for a takedown.
Phoenix leaning against his opponent.
Phoenix continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Celentano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phoenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Phoenix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Celentano gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
Celentano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Celentano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Celentano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Celentano.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthew Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Celentano backwards.
Celentano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Celentano wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberio Celentano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Celentano controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celentano scores with a shoulder strike.
Celentano has Phoenix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phoenix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Celentano tries to score a body lock takedown but Phoenix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phoenix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Celentano avoids it.
Celentano fails to pull guard.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Celentano is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Celentano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Celentano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Celentano's head.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Celentano is rocked!
Celentano letting Phoenix take a breather here.
Oh Celentano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Celentano being controlled against the cage.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix pushes Celentano against the cage. Phoenix is working some dirty boxing. Phoenix pushes off with a quick right hook! Celentano goes down! Celentano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phoenix moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Phoenix!
In his post fight interview, Matthew Phoenix started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skull Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fluffy Kittens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skull Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fluffy Kittens!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash lands with a nice body kick.
Crash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kittens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kittens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kittens goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crash has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kittens but great work by Crash.
Kittens is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crash working away.
Crash is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kittens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kittens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kittens is avoiding damage well.
Kittens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kittens is trying to escape the position but Crash is controlling the position.
Kittens struggling a bit here.
Kittens is looking to regain half guard here but Crash keeps moving and retains side control.
Crash happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kittens trying his best to control but Crash has mounted him.
Crash trying to control but Kittens is having none of it.
Kittens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kittens tries to get to full guard but Crash has control of the leg.
Kittens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crash preventing the sweep.
Crash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kittens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kittens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skull Crash has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kittens is defended easily by Crash.
An inside leg kick lands from Crash.
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 Skull Crash will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kittens throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
Kittens checks a leg kick.
Crash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kittens closes the distance and clinches up with Crash, looking for a takedown. Kittens pushes Crash against the cage but Crash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crash scores with a hook to the body. Kittens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crash delivers a nice body kick.
Crash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crash misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crash.
Kittens misses with a takedown attempt
and Crash counters with a low kick, right behind Kittens 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kittens throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Crash tenderised Kittens's leg. Kittens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crash lands a leg kick that knocks Kittens off balance momentarily.
Crash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Crash lands but Kittens takes it in his stride.
Kittens shoots in looking for a takedown. Crash tries to sprawl out of it but Kittens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skull Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fluffy Kittens.
Kittens missing with a left hand there. Crash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skull Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kittens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crash counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crash.
Crash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kittens.
Nice body kick there by Crash.
Crash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kittens.
Kittens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crash.
Kittens shoots in and drives through. Crash sprawls well.
Kittens throws a looping overhand right but Crash ducks down to avoid it.
Kittens misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crash. That's going to slow Kittens down.
Kittens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kittens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kittens is breathing heavily.
Crash lands a right hook to the body.
Kittens shoots in but no luck this time.
Crash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crash throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Crash lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kittens doesn't seem phased though.
Crash connects with a high kick.
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!
Kittens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crash can pounce on him.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kittens manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kittens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crash. That one must have hurt.
Crash tries to work over Kittens's front leg with a kick but Kittens checks it.
Kittens throws a hook but Crash blocks it.
Crash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skull Crash is winning the standup battle so far.
Kittens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kittens has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crash.
Crash is looking to slow Kittens down with leg kicks.
Kittens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crash tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kittens is in Crash's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crash keeping full guard, as Kittens tries to pass.
Crash is trying to keep Kittens in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skull Crash dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kittens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crash circles away.
Crash scoring well with a low kick there.
Kittens loads up on a big right hand but Crash slips the punch.
Crash avoids the body shot from Kittens.
Crash cracks the inside of Kittens's front leg.
A right-left combo lands from Crash.
Crash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Crash.
Kittens fails with a takedown attempt.
Crash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kittens.
Crash scores with a shot to the body.
Crash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crash lands a slapping body shot.
Crash throws a push kick but Kittens slaps the foot to one side.
Crash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kittens checks a low kick from Crash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash tries to score with a low kick but Kittens moves his leg out of the way.
Kittens misses with a takedown attempt
and Crash counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Skull Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fluffy Kittens.
Kittens shoots in for a takedown but Crash shows good takedown defense.
Kittens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kittens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kittens fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kittens.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crash.
Kittens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Fluffy Kittens has been cut.
Crash is looking to wear down Kittens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kittens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kittens shoots and misses
and Crash makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crash cracks the inside of Kittens's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Crash as Kittens shoots in.
Kittens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a head kick but Kittens moves out of range.
Kittens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crash finds it's way round the side to connect with Kittens's head.
Skull Crash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crash. That's going to slow Kittens down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash lands a nice looking body shot.
Fluffy Kittens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kittens throws a looping overhand right but Crash ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skull Crash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crash, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skull Crash!
A victorious Skull Crash thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tohino Cerezo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tohino Cerezo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tohino Cerezo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Cerezo throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Khan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cerezo is defended easily by Khan.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cerezo cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cerezo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cerezo controls his hands.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cerezo throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Cerezo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Amir Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cerezos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cerezo blocks a head kick by Khan.
Cerezo moves out of range of the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Khan.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cerezo.
Khan looks to land a combination but Cerezo avoids it well.
Khan throws a series of punches but Cerezo moves out of range.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Cerezo counters with a two punch combo.
Khan throws a head kick but Cerezo moves out of range.
Cerezo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cerezo clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cerezo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khan blocking some punches.
Cerezo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cerezo breaks from the clinch.
Khan lands with a right hand.
Cerezo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan is looking to chop away at Cerezo's legs.
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!
Cerezo throws a combination that misses
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerezo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Cerezo.
Cerezo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cerezo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cerezo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cerezo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cerezo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
Cerezo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cerezo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerezo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerezo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cerezo but great work by Khan.
Cerezo is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerezo is trying to escape the position but Khan is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerezo wants to control but Khan postures up.
Cerezo is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tohino Cerezo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khan lands with a hook. Cerezo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cerezo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cerezo.
Cerezo misses with a series of wild punches.
Cerezo closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Cerezo pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cerezo loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Cerezo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khan's hands.
Amir Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cerezo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan lands a jab.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khan throws a low kick but Cerezo avoids it.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cerezo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerezo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Cerezo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerezo. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan slips under a jab from Cerezo.
Cerezo blocks a jab.
Cerezo ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
Cerezo shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerezo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan jabs Cerezo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cerezo tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Cerezo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tohino Cerezo.
Cerezo moves away from the strike by Khan.
Amir Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerezo shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerezo.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Cerezo's defenses.
Cerezo misses with a straight right.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Cerezo counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerezo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
Cerezo drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cerezo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Khan walks into a straight right hand from Cerezo.
Khan swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerezo shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cerezo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cerezo shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerezo wants to clinch.
Cerezo lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Khan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a hook but Cerezo avoids it easily.
Khan throws a body punch but Cerezo moves out of range.
Cerezo pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cerezo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Cerezo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cerezo counter with a right hand.
Cerezo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Cerezo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khan pushes Cerezo up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan is trying to maintain a safe position but Cerezo gets an underhook and turns Khan into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Cerezo tries to tie him up.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Khan.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands a body punch.
Cerezo is trying to force a seperation but Khan has the dominant position.
Cerezo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cerezo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cerezo misses with a punch to the body.
Cerezo gets control of Khan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cerezo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cerezo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerezo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerezo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerezo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cerezo has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerezo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerezo manages to get to full guard.
Cerezo can't keep his opponent in guard - Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cerezo is looking to get back to full guard here but Khan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Khan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo checks a leg kick nicely.
Cerezo is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
Tohino Cerezo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cerezo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan jabs Cerezo right on the nose. Cerezo blinks but takes it well.
Khan throws a jab when Cerezo was well out of range.
Cerezo sizes up Khan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khan leaves Cerezo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cerezo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tohino Cerezo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Cerezo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cerezo tries to avoid it.
Cerezo shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cerezo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan lands a nice hook to Cerezo's body. Cerezo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cerezo clobbers Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cerezo.
Cerezo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Amir Khan.
I think Khan 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Khan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wunderkind's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tha Mobb. 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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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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211 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wunderkind was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield.
Winnfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wunderkind. Winnfield shrugs it off though.
Wunderkind finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Winnfield's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Wunderkind falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winnfield!
A relieved looking Jules Winnfield thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aadilou Ankutse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankutse comes to the cage accompanied by i ka kane . Norris has chosen Kryptonite as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aadilou Ankutse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankutse wants to clinch.
No luck for Ankutse with that takedown attempt.
Ankutse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ankutse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
Ankutse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ankutse throws a combination that misses
and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Norris as Ankutse shoots in.
Ankutse tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Ankutse instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norris.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norris blocking some punches.
Ankutse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris lands an elbow just above Ankutse 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ankutse tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Ankutse avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Ankutse takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankutse tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ankutse throws a head punch that misses.
Ankutse can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Ankutse misses with a punch to the body.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
Ankutse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris lands an elbow just above Ankutse 's eye.
Norris lands an elbow inside.
Ankutse struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Ankutse looking to slow down the pace here.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris tries to land knees in the clinch but Ankutse avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Ankutse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ankutse backwards.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris with a knee to the head.
Ankutse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ankutse is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Oh Ankutse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ankutse cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ankutse.
Ankutse seems to have got his legs back now.
Ankutse tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Ankutse back against the cage.
Norris gets through Ankutse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris blocks a body shot from Ankutse.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ankutse misses with a body punch.
Ankutse can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Ankutse.
Norris lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse managing to block the knees to the body from Norris.
Ankutse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ankutse trying to control the position but instead, Norris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ankutse into the cage.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norris trying to control the position but instead, Ankutse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris into the cage.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Ankutse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Norris.
Ankutse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ankutse backwards.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ankutse takes an elbow to the temple.
Norris lands a nice elbow.
Ankutse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Ankutse tries to tie him up.
Ankutse lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ankutse trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris lands an elbow just above Ankutse 's eye.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris lands a good knee to the midsection. Ankutse won't want to take too many of those.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ankutse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ankutse backwards.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ankutse throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Norris rushes Ankutse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ankutse misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris landing knees to the body.
Ankutse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ankutse throws a head punch that misses.
Norris trying to land knees to the body.
Ankutse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ankutse stalling in the clinch but Norris improves position.
Norris is leaning against Ankutse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ankutse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Ankutse struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris presses Ankutse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ankutse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ankutse tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ankutses head.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankutse tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Ankutse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ankutse struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ankutse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ankutse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ankutse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ankutse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Ankutse struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norris prevents a body shot from Ankutse.
Ankutse takes an elbow to the temple.
Ankutse tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Ankutse back against the cage.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ankutse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ankutse misses with a punch to the body.
Norris lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Chuck Norris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ankutse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Norris.
A short uppercut from Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris gets through Ankutse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norris gets through Ankutse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ankutse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ankutse managing to block the knees to the body from Norris.
A short right from Norris.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
Ankutse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ankutse struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Norris avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ankutse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ankutse's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ankutse drops to his knees and Norris pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Norris!
A victorious Chuck Norris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Kharlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Kharlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharlamov shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well.
Kharlamov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kharlamov looks to land a body kick but Monroe moved away.
Kharlamov throws the kick towards the body but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kharlamov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Kharlamov.
Monroe lands with a cross.
Monroe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kharlamov tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kharlamov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kharlamov slips a straight right by Monroe.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Kharlamov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kharlamov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kharlamov misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Monroe closes the distance and pushes Kharlamov back into the cage.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Kharlamov has the dominant position.
Monroe is looking to break free of the clinch but Kharlamov has double underhooks.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kharlamov working aggressively here.
Kharlamov cracks Monroe with a nice body shot.
Kharlamov tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Kharlamov back against the cage.
Kharlamov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kharlamov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kharlamov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kharlamov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Monroe moves into range and clinches up with Kharlamov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kharlamov throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kharlamov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kharlamov is in Monroe's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kharlamov 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.
Kharlamov looking to sit in guard and control but Monroe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Kharlamov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to stand but Kharlamov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kharlamov is looking for a triangle but Monroe pushes his legs off easily.
Kharlamov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharlamov, not yet.
Monroe gets to his feet - Kharlamov follows without any prompting.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kharlamovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Kharlamov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monroe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monroe stops a takedown attempt from Kharlamov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Kharlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kharlamov keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Kharlamov's defenses.
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!
Kharlamov pushes Monroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Monroe tries to circle away but Kharlamov has him pinned against the cage.
Kharlamov has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Kharlamov controlling the action here for a moment.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Kharlamov has the dominant position.
Kharlamov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharlamov lands an uppercut.
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 Maxim Kharlamov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kharlamov ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe tries to clinch but Kharlamov is having none of it.
Kharlamov throws a head kick that misses.
Kharlamov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe is looking to clinch but Kharlamov is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kharlamov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kharlamov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monroe avoids it.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Kharlamov keeps him there for the moment.
Kharlamov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe wants to break free but Kharlamov has control.
Monroe wants to break free but Kharlamov has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Kharlamov has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharlamov.
Jon Monroe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kharlamov keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kharlamov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kharlamov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kharlamov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Monroe wants to break free but Kharlamov has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monroe or not.
Kharlamov trying to control the position but instead, Monroe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kharlamov into the cage.
Kharlamov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kharlamov keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe 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.
Monroe tries to clinch up.
Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kharlamov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Monroe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Kharlamov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monroe can't break the clinch.
Kharlamov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kharlamov fails to land.
Kharlamov throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Kharlamov misses with a body kick.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kharlamov.
Jon Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kharlamov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Monroe does it's job there.
A cross from Monroe lands.
Monroe tries to clinch up but Kharlamov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kharlamov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kharlamov lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kharlamov.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kharlamov tries to land a leg kick but Monroe saw it coming and moves away.
Monroe tries to clinch up
and Kharlamov counters with a body kick that stops Monroe in his tracks momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharlamov moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kharlamov scores with a nice body kick.
Monroe tries to clinch
and Kharlamov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Kharlamov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Kharlamov slips the punch.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Kharlamov defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kharlamov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kharlamov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharlamov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kharlamov circles away.
Monroe closes the distance and pushes Kharlamov back into the cage.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Kharlamov keeps him there for the moment.
Kharlamov can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Monroe wants to break free but Kharlamov has control.
Kharlamov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharlamov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharlamov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharlamov is just out of range.
Kharlamov scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Monroe does it's job there.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe tries to clinch
and Kharlamov counters with a left to the body.
Kharlamov connects with a right hand. Monroe shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kharlamov counters with a leg kick.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Kharlamov is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Monroe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe checks a low kick from Kharlamov.
Monroe takes a swing at Kharlamov's ribcage but misses.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Kharlamov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe cracks a nice hook into Kharlamov's ribs.
Monroe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kharlamov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kharlamov tries to land a leg kick but Monroe saw it coming and moves away.
Kharlamov moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Kharlamov with a nice cross.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe connects with a looping right hand.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharlamov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Kharlamov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kharlamov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monroe is out of range and Kharlamov settles back down.
Monroe tries to clinch but Kharlamov is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a sloppy right hand. Kharlamov should have avoided that one.
Monroe tries to clinch up but Kharlamov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kharlamov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monroe's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharlamov uses his free foot to push down on Monroe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monroe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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 Maxim Kharlamov.
I think Kharlamov 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Between the Hammer and Anvil. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ventura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Fallon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ventura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon thuds his right hand into Ventura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fallon misses the jab.
Ventura lands a glancing blow to the side of Fallon's head.
Ventura throws a leg kick but Fallon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ventura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ventura throws a push kick but Fallon slaps the foot to one side.
Fallon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fallon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ventura feints and then cracks Fallon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fallon down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon lands a leg kick that knocks Ventura off balance momentarily.
Ventura staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fallon misses the target.
Ventura thuds his right hand into Fallon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Ventura.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Ventura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ventura lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fallon.
Ventura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Archie Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura throws a leg kick but Fallon checks it.
Ventura defending well as Fallon loads up on a big left hand.
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Fallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura is looking to slow Fallon down with leg kicks.
Fallon scores with a nice strike.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Ventura walks into a straight right hand from Fallon.
Fallon lands with a hook. Ventura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ventura feints a jab promting Fallon to slip. Ventura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fallon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ventura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fallon looks gassed!
Ventura throws a front kick that sends Fallon stumbling back into the cage.
Fallon throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura lands a nice looking body kick.
Ventura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fallon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Ventura.
Fallon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ventura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ventura throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Ventura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura delivers a nice body kick.
Ventura throws a shot to the body.
Ventura feints and then cracks Fallon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fallon down.
Ventura lands a head shot.
Ventura scores with a leg kick.
Fallon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid body kick from Ventura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fallon's sensitive parts.
Ventura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ventura scores with a push kick.
Fallon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fallon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ventura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fallon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fallon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ventura.
Good leg kick by Ventura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fallon ducks right into an uppercut from Ventura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Fallon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ventura.
Fallon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ventura swings for the body but Fallon moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Ventura.
Fallon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ventura connects with an inside leg kick.
Ventura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ventura misses with a series of wild punches.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Ventura tests Fallon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fallon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ventura. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ventura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fallon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ventura has got the better of the exchanges.
Ventura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ventura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ventura scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Ventura.
Ventura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ventura thumps Fallon with a low kick.
Ventura is looking to wear down Fallon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
Ventura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ventura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ventura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ventura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ventura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fallon can do to turn this around?
Ventura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fallon's hands.
Fallon is breathing heavily.
Ventura thuds his shin into the meat of Fallon's side.
Ventura lands a lovely overhand right.
Ventura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Ventura swings for the body but Fallon moves out of range.
Ventura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ventura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ventura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ventura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fallon. That did some damage!
Ventura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fallon's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ventura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ventura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anthony Ventura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ventura lands a leg kick that knocks Fallon off balance momentarily.
Ventura cracks the inside of Fallon's front leg.
Ventura feints and then cracks Fallon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fallon down.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Fallon moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ventura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ventura tries to land a front kick but Fallon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ventura throws a leg kick which misses Fallon's front leg but catches the back leg as Fallon tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ventura.
Ventura tried to score with a low kick but Fallon checks it.
Ventura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fallon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick from Ventura lands but Fallon takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ventura.
A shot to the liver by Ventura. Beautiful body shot.
Ventura tests Fallon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fallon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ventura.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Fallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fallon connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Fallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ventura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ventura tries to score with a low kick but Fallon moves his leg out of the way.
Ventura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Ventura.
Fallon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ventura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ventura scores with a jab to the head.
Ventura throws a wild body kick that Fallon sees coming a mile off.
Fallon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fallon moves out of range of the body kick from Ventura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ventura.
Ventura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fallon will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ventura.
Ventura scores with a nice body kick.
Ventura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fallon on the side of the head.
Ventura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fallon.
Fallon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ventura. Ventura obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ventura.
Ventura thumps Fallon with a low kick.
Fallon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Ventura slams his shin into Fallon's torso.
Ventura scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura lands a high kick!
Ventura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ventura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Ventura slams his shin into Fallon's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ventura.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Ventura throws a head kick that Fallon semi-blocks.
Fallon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ventura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura scores with a nice body kick.
Ventura throws a push kick but Fallon slaps the foot to one side.
Ventura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Fallon misses.
Fallon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fallon misses with a right hand
and Ventura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fallon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Ventura.
Fallon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ventura throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura thuds his shin into the meat of Fallon's side.
Ventura thows a body kick. Fallon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ventura scores with a head kick.
Fallon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ventura scores with a spinning back kick!
Ventura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fallon's sensitive parts.
Ventura misses with a series of wild punches.
Ventura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ventura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ventura slips under a jab.
Fallon lands with a shot to the body.
Ventura jabs Fallon right on the nose. Fallon blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Fallon misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura wants to slow Fallon down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura scores with a leg kick.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fallon is out of range and Ventura settles back down.
Ventura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fallon. That did some damage!
Ventura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fallon is able to avoid easily.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallon digs a good body shot into Ventura's ribs.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Fallon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ventura cracks the inside of Fallon's front leg.
Ventura connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fallon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Fallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ventura connects with a crisp jab.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Ventura lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ventura.
Fallon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ventura throws a leg kick which misses Fallon's front leg but catches the back leg as Fallon tries to avoid it.
Ventura is looking to slow Fallon down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Ventura. Beautiful body shot.
Ventura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Ventura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is looking to land body kicks.
Ventura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ventura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fallon is out of range and Ventura settles back down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Ventura does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ventura.
Ventura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fallon.
Ventura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Fallon misses.
Fallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ventura counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ventura.
Fallon throws a jab when Ventura was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fallon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fallon 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Fallon.
Ventura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fallon at a distance.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ventura delivers a nice body kick.
Fallon swings widly with a right hand
and Ventura counters with a nice leg kick.
Fallon misses with a straight left.
Ventura throws a leg kick which misses Fallon's front leg but catches the back leg as Fallon tries to avoid it.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fallon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ventura takes a swing at Fallon's ribcage but misses.
Ventura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fallon checks the leg kick.
Ventura walks into a straight right hand from Fallon.
Fallon slips a jab from Ventura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Fallon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Fallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fallon digs a good body shot into Ventura's ribs.
Ventura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Fallon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ventura throws out a powerful jab.
Fallon misses with a double jab.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Fallon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ventura. Ventura obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fallon blocks the leg kick.
Fallon takes one to the side of the head.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Fallon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura digs a good hook to Fallon's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura lands with a nice body kick.
Fallon throws a right hand that misses
and Ventura counters with a leg kick.
Fallon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fallon misses the body punch
and Ventura counters with a thumping low kick.
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ventura feints and then cracks Fallon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fallon down.
Ventura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ventura.
Ventura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fallon on the side of the head.
Fallon throws a lazy right hand but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Fallon. Those never looked like landing.
Fallon checks the leg kick.
Ventura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ventura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fallon's calf.
Fallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Ventura misses with a straight right.
Fallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ventura.
Fallon loads up on a big right hand but Ventura slips the punch.
Fallon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ventura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fallon scrambles back to his feet.
Fallon looks to land a left hand but Ventura moved out of range nicely.
Ventura lands a leg kick that knocks Fallon off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Ventura does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ventura.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ventura keeps Fallon at a distance using the push kick.
Fallon misses with an uppercut. Ventura saw that one coming.
Fallon throws a looping overhand right but Ventura ducks down to avoid it.
Ventura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fallon. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fallon misses with a right hand
and Ventura counters with a right hand to the body.
Ventura wants to land a leg kick but Fallon is out of range.
Fallon throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ventura to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Fallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ventura misses with an uppercut. Fallon saw that one coming.
Ventura throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fallon blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Ventura.
Fallon misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura had his way with Archie Fallon in that round.
That's time! Ventura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ventura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fallon.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ventura walks into a straight right hand from Fallon.
Ventura throws a low kick but Fallon moves out of range easily.
Ventura thuds his shin into the meat of Fallon's side.
Ventura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fallon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fallon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon jabs Ventura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Ventura finds it's target.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Ventura throws a body kick that misses.
Ventura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ventura!
Fallon throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fallon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fallon moves out of range as Ventura throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ventura - that will leave a mark!
Fallon takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Fallon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ventura.
Ventura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ventura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ventura works the jab nicely.
Fallon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ventura counters with a nice body kick.
Ventura scores with a push kick.
Ventura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ventura connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura connects with a solid leg kick.
Ventura catches Fallon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ventura lands a nice looking body kick.
Archie Fallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Ventura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ventura.
Ventura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Fallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Ventura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ventura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fallon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fallon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ventura.
Ventura delivers a nice body kick.
Ventura lands a nice looking body kick.
Ventura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ventura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fallon.
Fallon throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fallon really felt that one!
Fallon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws an off balance right hand
and Ventura counters with a good low kick that Fallon was not able to check.
Ventura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ventura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ventura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ventura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ventura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fallon.
A combination from Fallon does no damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Ventura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ventura.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
Ventura clobbers Fallon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Ventura.
Ventura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ventura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fallon throws a right hand that Ventura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ventura also avoids with ease.
Fallon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Fallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fallon 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.
Fallon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fallon takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Fallon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fallon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fallon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ventura with a jab.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ventura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:44
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:44
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Anthony Ventura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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