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SPNY 56: Hoya - Salcedo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Undivine - Satellite Monarchy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Micheals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kova Naama!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheals has closed the distance and engaged Naama in a clinch.
Naama swings wildly with an uppercut but Micheals uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micheals tries to circle away but Naama has him pinned against the cage.
Naama scores with a hook to the body.
Naama stops a takedown attempt from Micheals.
Micheals takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Marty Micheals has been cut.
Micheals wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Naama.
Naama prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naama trying to control the position but instead, Micheals has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naama into the cage.
Micheals wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Micheals.
Naama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Micheals is trying to pull guard but Naama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Naama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Micheals backwards.
Naama is looking to control Micheals's arms but Micheals gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naama has his back to the cage.
Micheals wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Naama has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Micheals backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Naama.
Naama throws a punch but it's blocked by Micheals.
Naama scores with a hook to the body.
Micheals is breathing heavily.
Micheals takes a shot to the head.
Naama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marty Micheals's cut is getting worse.
Naama misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naama.
Marty Micheals's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Naama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Micheals takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Micheals.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheals is trying to break free.
Naama has Micheals pressed against the cage, preventing Micheals from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naama lands a nice uppercut.
Micheals takes a shot to the head.
Micheals can't get the takedown.
Naama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Naama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Micheals being controlled against the cage.
Micheals blocking some punches.
Naama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Micheals backwards.
Naama just leaning against Micheals, taking a breather.
Naama lands with a light punch inside.
Micheals misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheals blocks an uppercut.
Naama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naama gets through Micheals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeez, Marty Micheals's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Naama lands an elbow that stopped Micheals in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marty Micheals's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kova Naama!
A very excited looking Kova Naama rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Banjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, James Thompson . Jimmy Banjo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Banjo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Banjo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Banjo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Banjo's body.
Thompson throws a left that rocks Banjo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Thompson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Banjo regain composure!
Banjo is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Banjo has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson decides to stand back up. Thompson steps back and let's Banjo get back to his feet.
Banjo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson throws a pinpoint strike between Banjo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Banjo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Thompson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Thompson!
An out of breath James Thompson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icarus Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Icarus Ritter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crimson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ritter. Ritter obviously looking to wear him down.
Ritter has closed the distance and engaged Crimson in a clinch.
Ritter gets through Crimson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritter working Crimson over with knees to the body.
Crimson is breathing heavily.
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!
Ritter scores a nice knee to the body.
Ritter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Ritter.
Ritter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ritter digs a right hand into Crimson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crimson's gas tank.
Ritter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ritter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crimson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crimson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ritter lands a knee to the body.
Ritter'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter lands a nice elbow.
Ritter lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Crimson has been cut.
Ritter lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ritter.
Ritter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ritter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ritter scores a nice knee to the body.
Ritter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crimson's face.
Ritter controlling the action here for a moment.
Ritter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter gets in close and tags Crimson with a short punch that almost sends Crimson to the mat! Oh Crimson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ritter, trying to create some distance but Ritter rushes him, striking wildly and Crimson goes down! The referee tackles Ritter into the cage to end the fight! Ritter is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Icarus Ritter!
Icarus Ritter decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hope comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - CASTLE OF GLASS. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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233 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Hope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Dias. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dias. No joy for Hope on that attempt.
Dias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dias.
Dias lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hope's sensitive parts.
Hope is breathing heavily.
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!
Hope shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hope was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dias is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hope is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dias!
Hope seems keen to control Dias's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hope is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthew Hope has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hope shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Hope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dias lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hope's sensitive parts.
Dias throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dias defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Hope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hope shoots in but no luck this time.
Hope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dias can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias throws a leg kick which misses Hope's front leg but catches the back leg as Hope tries to avoid it.
Dias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hope.
Dias cracks Hope with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dias has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hope to stand back up!
Adolfo Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias thumps Hope with a low kick.
Dias throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hope crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adolfo Dias!
After winning the bout, Adolfo Dias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Keogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cartez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keogh comes to the cage accompanied by Droppin' Plates by Disturbed. Charles Cartez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Keogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Cartez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keogh throws a series of strikes that have Cartez backpedaling.
Keogh connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Cartez! He's out on his feet! Keogh rushes in and drops Cartez with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Keogh!
Harry Keogh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rent a Wreck. Mr Meogy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Clark's chin.
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark tests Meogy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meogy shoots in but no luck this time.
Meogy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Meogy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meogy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Meogy is just out of range.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Meogy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a body punch
and Meogy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Meogy trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meogy on the ground.
Meogy pushing down on Clark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meogy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clark tries to hold on but Meogy pushes him away.
Meogy is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to control but Meogy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meogy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Meogy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Meogy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.
Meogy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Meogy controlling from mount.
Clark defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Meogy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to control but Meogy is having none of it.
Clark is bucking up trying to escape but Meogy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clark tries to hold on but Meogy pushes him away.
Meogy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Meogy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clark has worked his arm free - good work by Clark!
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Clark holding on.
Clark is trying to control Meogy's posture but Meogy avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Meogy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Meogy throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Clark punishes Meogy's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meogy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meogy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meogy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meogy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mr Meogy has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meogy.
Meogy throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a series of punches but Meogy avoids them all with ease.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Meogy with a poor takedown
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meogy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Meogy fails to land the takedown.
Meogy with a poor takedown
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meogy throws a solid leg kick but Clark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meogy.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clark scores with a three punch combo!
Meogy throws a chopping leg kick but Clark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meogy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meogy dodges the punch combination from Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a right and a left that Meogy avoids nicely.
Meogy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clark on his heels. He'll look to pass Clark's guard now, I'm sure.
Meogy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meogy postures up.
Meogy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark has his hands on Meogy's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Meogy's cut.
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!
Clark feints a jab promting Meogy to slip. Clark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meogy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meogy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark connects with a body shot that sends Meogy's belly button to the back.
Meogy shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Meogy.
Meogy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Clark.
A jab from Clark finds it's way through Meogy's defenses.
Jack Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meogy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meogy throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark scores with a jab. Meogy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Meogy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clark lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Meogy defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Meogy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clark misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meogy trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Meogy is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Mr Meogy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meogy trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Meogy pushes down on Clark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meogy.
Meogy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Meogy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Meogy's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark doesn't have the hooks in and Meogy manages to turn into his guard.
Clark pulls Meogy in close to his closed guard and prevents Meogy from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Clark!
An out of breath Jack Clark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hernando Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Maddox acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
16 - 7 - 2 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hernando Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ken Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Maddox.
Maddox clinches with his opponent.
Maddox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cortez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maddox after a bit of a struggle.
Cortez is pressed up against the cage. Maddox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cortez down to the mat. Cortez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maddox sprawls well. Maddox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maddox!
Nice sprawl there from Maddox as Cortez shoots in.
Cortez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maddox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez prevents Maddox from standing back up.
Maddox tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
Maddox is trying to stand back up but Cortez is controlling him
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.
Maddox is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hernando Cortez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cortez as he jumps to the side.
Maddox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is pressing down on Cortez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortez is holding on for now.
Cortez moves into full guard.
Maddox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Cortez blocks nicely.
Cortez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maddox is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maddox hang on?
Cortez lands a heavy elbow.
Maddox tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maddox is looking to escape.
Cortez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cortez tries to control but Maddox wriggling away.
Cortez controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cortez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cortez with shots to the head and body - Maddox looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez avoids the attempt from Maddox to control.
Cortez trying to control but Maddox is having none of it.
Cortez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernando Cortez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maddox enables Cortez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maddox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maddox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortez is controlling him.
Maddox controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Maddox is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez stops Maddox from standing up.
Cortez landing with the ground and pound.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Cortez looking to sit in guard and control but Maddox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maddox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maddox cracks Cortez with a solid left hand.
Maddox throws a strike but Cortez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez won't allow Maddox to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez won't allow Maddox to sweep him here.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Hernando Cortez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maddox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maddox somewhat.
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maddox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox is fighting to break Cortez's control of his arms but Cortez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maddox manages to get himself to full guard.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maddox has his hands on Cortez's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maddox clinches with his opponent.
Maddox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Maddox holds him up against the cage and eventually Cortez drops back down to his feet.
Cortez wants to take the fight to the mat but Maddox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maddox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortezs head.
Maddox struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
Maddox is trying to trip Cortez. He has hold of a leg but Cortez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maddox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maddox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cortez's head.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox throwing strikes but missing.
Maddox throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Maddox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maddox as he avoids it easily.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maddox avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Maddox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maddox shoots in and gets a takedown into Cortez's guard.
Maddox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maddox.
Cortez 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.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ken Maddox has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maddox!
Maddox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cortez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maddox because Cortez loaded up on that one.
Maddox wants to control but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cortez landing punches.
Cortez tries to push Maddox's head away but Maddox is holding on tight.
Cortez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maddox is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maddox is looking to get to half guard.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cortez prevents Maddox from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez controlling the pace for now.
Maddox is working to get back to half guard.
Maddox is squirming around, avoiding Cortez's attempts to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hernando Cortez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cortez.
Maddox wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Maddox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maddox but Maddox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maddox closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the cage.
Maddox has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cortez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maddox throwing sloppy strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Maddox keeps control of the position as Cortez tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Maddox 's hooks.
Maddox has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cortez's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Maddox.
I think Maddox 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Maddox!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ken Maddox made sure he mentioned BioPharm Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tracktor Bowling - Scars. Sagdiyev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Firestarter. Kaito Rin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Rin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev looks for the body kick but Rin saw that one coming.
Rin throws a hook but Sagdiyev blocks it.
Rin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagdiyev misses the shot to the body.
Sagdiyev throws a head kick that misses
and Rin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sagdiyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagdiyev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sagdiyev throws a leg kick
and Rin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sagdiyev moves out of range as Rin strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rin as he jumps to the side.
Sagdiyev shoots in but Rin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaito Rin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borat Sagdiyev.
Rin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sagdiyev. Sagdiyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagdiyev throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Kaito Rin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin blocks a head kick by Sagdiyev.
Rin misses with a low kick.
Sagdiyev misses with the combination.
Rin thuds his right hand into Sagdiyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rin staying out of range there.
Sagdiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagdiyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagdiyev misses with a head kick.
Sagdiyev moves in looking to clinch but Rin pushes him off.
Sagdiyev moves into the clinch.
Rin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rin keeps control of Sagdiyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin lands an elbow just above Sagdiyev 's eye.
Rin stalling.
Sagdiyev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sagdiyev wants to break free but Rin has control.
Rin effectively controlling the action here.
Sagdiyev tries to break the clinch but Rin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagdiyev taking a breather.
Sagdiyev tries to circle away but Rin has him pinned against the cage.
Rin stalling the fight.
Sagdiyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sagdiyev wants to break free but Rin has control.
Rin effectively controlling the action here.
Rin manages to break the clinch.
Rin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sagdiyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Sagdiyev's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sagdiyev keeping moving, preventing Rin from controlling successfully.
Rin pushes down on Sagdiyev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rin trying to control from half guard but Sagdiyev is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Rin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sagdiyev.
A punch combination from Sagdiyev misses.
Sagdiyev shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sagdiyev throws a lazy head kick
and Rin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rin thumps Sagdiyev with a low kick.
Sagdiyev slips a straight right by Rin.
Rin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sagdiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Rin blocks a head kick by Sagdiyev.
Rin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sagdiyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sagdiyev throws a head kick but Rin moves out of range.
Sagdiyev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sagdiyev somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagdiyev is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rin.
Sagdiyev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sagdiyev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sagdiyev has escaped and now he's on top!
Rin trying to keep a closed guard but Sagdiyev is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin wants to stand and escape but Sagdiyev is having none of it.
Rin has a closed guard, preventing Sagdiyev from standing up.
Rin looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rin keeping moving, preventing Sagdiyev from controlling successfully.
Rin is trying to keep Sagdiyev in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagdiyev is aware though and is defending well.
Sagdiyev preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sagdiyev is keen to just control but Rin is a slippery customer.
Sagdiyev works his way into full mount!
Sagdiyev is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Borat Sagdiyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Rin does no damage.
Sagdiyev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rin circles away.
Kaito Rin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borat Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev misses with a body kick.
Rin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagdiyev misses with a leg kick.
Rin lands a nice hook to Sagdiyev's body. Sagdiyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sagdiyev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rin throws a push kick but Sagdiyev slaps the foot to one side.
Rin avoids the head kick by Sagdiyev.
Rin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sagdiyev momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagdiyev pushes Rin up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagdiyev prevents a body shot from Rin.
Rin stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagdiyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sagdiyev tries to break the clinch but Rin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Rin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Rin. Beautiful body shot.
Sagdiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rin.
Rin throws a wild body kick that Sagdiyev sees coming a mile off.
Rin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sagdiyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rin.
Kaito Rin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rin wants to control from the top but Sagdiyev keeps moving.
Sagdiyev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sagdiyev moves into full mount! Rin won't be happy about that!
Rin is looking to improve his position but Sagdiyev isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin tries to lock up and control but Sagdiyev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sagdiyev working for a guillotine from mount but Rin is in no mood to give up.
Rin can't escape the position.
Sagdiyev lands a nice shot to the head.
Rin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagdiyev unloading with bombs!
Sagdiyev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rin shrugs it off.
Rin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sagdiyev avoids the attempt from Rin to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagdiyev wants to control the pace but Rin is squirming around nicely.
Rin tries to hold on but Sagdiyev postures up.
Sagdiyev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rin turns into him and now he's in Sagdiyev's guard.
Rin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sagdiyev controls Rin momentarily but Rin frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Borat Sagdiyev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sagdiyev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sagdiyev lands a front kick.
Sagdiyev misses with the body kick
and Rin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sagdiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagdiyev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sagdiyev drops his hands momentarily and Rin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sagdiyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sagdiyev's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rin takes a swing at Sagdiyev's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Sagdiyev.
Rin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rin avoids a kick to the body.
Rin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev tries to work over Rin's front leg with a kick but Rin checks it.
Rin scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rin lands a jab to the head.
Rin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rin tries for a kimura but Sagdiyev is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagdiyev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rin off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Rin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sagdiyev tries for a takedown but Rin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rin avoids the head kick by Sagdiyev.
A head kick by Sagdiyev misses
and Rin counters with an inside leg kick.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rin as he jumps to the side.
Sagdiyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rin checks a low kick from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev ducks right into an uppercut from Rin.
Jab, jab by Rin - just one landing.
Rin scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Rin.
Sagdiyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sagdiyev moves away from the strike by Rin.
Rin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sagdiyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rin. That's going to slow Sagdiyev down.
Rin stuns Sagdiyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rin.
Rin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rin misses with a straight left.
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagdiyev moves away.
Sagdiyev moves forwards but Rin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagdiyev throws a sloppy head kick and Rin moves out of range easily.
Sagdiyev throws a sloppy head kick
and Rin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sagdiyev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagdiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagdiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin advances to half guard.
Rin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sagdiyev is looking to control Rin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sagdiyev avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin is looking for a kimura here.
Rin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rin trying to control from half guard but Sagdiyev is working away.
Sagdiyev is looking for a sweep. Rin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rin is working for a submission of some sort.
Rin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin had his way with Borat Sagdiyev in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Rin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Sagdiyev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sagdiyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rin throws a hook to the side of Sagdiyev's head but Sagdiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagdiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagdiyev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sagdiyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rin misses with a hook. Sagdiyev ducked under it nicely.
Kaito Rin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown but Rin shows good takedown defense.
Rin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagdiyev moves away.
Sagdiyev throws a head kick that misses
and Rin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rin lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Rin there.
Rin gets the takedown into side control.
Sagdiyev is not content to let Rin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sagdiyev tries to improve position but can't.
Rin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagdiyev keeps working.
Sagdiyev parries the strikes from Rin easily there. Rin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sagdiyev to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rin controlling the position.
Sagdiyev defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sagdiyev is not content to let Rin control the position.
Kaito Rin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rin trying to control the action but Sagdiyev is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Kaito Rin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jab, jab by Rin - just one landing.
Borat Sagdiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagdiyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rin digs a good body shot into Sagdiyev's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaito Rin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rin, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Rin!
Kaito Rin retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kaito Rin thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smido comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breathe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Snabbo Smido was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles throws a body punch but Smido moves out of range.
Styles throws a solid leg kick but Smido takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Styles.
Smido blocks a low kick nicely.
Smido throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Styles.
Styles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Smido.
Smido throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Styles misses with a body shot.
Smido checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Smido thows a left - swing and a miss!
Styles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smido cracks Styles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Styles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smido chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smido misses with a straight right.
Styles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smido circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smido closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Styles did well to prevent Smido getting side control.
Smido is trying to control. Styles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Styles looking for submissions off his back.
Smido lands strikes from half guard.
Styles is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smido moves into full mount! Styles won't be happy about that!
Smido can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Styles is looking to escape.
Styles takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smido avoids the attempt from Styles to control.
Styles is wriggling around trying to escape.
Styles wants to hold on but Smido pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles tries to reverse the position but Smido maintains control.
Smido lands a big shot there that rocks Styles but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smido takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smido postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Styles looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is trying desperately to improve position.
Smido can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Styles is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smido scoring with strikes but Styles is staying in there.
Smido looking to control but Styles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smido controlling his opponent.
Smido with shots to the head and body - Styles looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smido moves into full mount! Styles won't be happy about that!
Styles tries to lock up and control but Smido gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Styles is working to get back to half guard.
Styles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles is looking to control Smido's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Styles avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Smido misses.
Smido uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Smido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Smido.
Styles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smido to the ground. Styles is now in Smido's guard.
Smido trying to keep a closed guard but Styles is proving a slippery customer.
Smido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Styles wants to pass the guard but Smido is keeping the position.
Styles looking to sit in guard and control but Smido gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smido sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles has Smido pulled in close to control his posture.
Smido tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smido preventing the sweep.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Smido from controlling successfully.
Styles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smido throws a hook to the side of Styles's head but Styles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Smido coming out on top.
Good shot there by Smido.
Both fighters circling a little - Styles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smido ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
Nice defenses there by Smido.
Smido with a jab.
A big right from Smido misses.
Smido might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Styles misses with a body shot.
Styles shoots in looking for a takedown. Smido tries to sprawl out of it but Styles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smido manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smido moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Smido misses.
Styles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smido manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smido trying to keep a closed guard but Styles is proving a slippery customer.
Styles throwing strikes from guard but Smido blocks nicely.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles trying to control but Smido is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smido working a defensive guard here.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Smido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smido keeping full guard, as Styles tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smido ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smido bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smido missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smido chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xavier Styles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smido scores with a punch to the head.
Smido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Styles tenderised Smido's leg. Smido is trying to keep his angry face on.
Styles misses with a low kick.
Xavier Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smido scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Styles tries a low kick but Smido avoids it.
Styles fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Styles is defended easily by Smido.
Smido connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Styles momentarily.
Smido tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smido moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smido looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Smido as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Styles.
Styles shoots for a takedown but Smido saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smido misses with a kick to the body.
Styles shoots for a double leg takedown but Smido sprawls well. He's pushed Styles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smido lands a lovely overhand right.
Styles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smido to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Snabbo Smido has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smido postures up.
Smido 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.
Smido trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles is trying to control the position but Smido postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smido controls the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Snabbo Smido hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Styles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smido fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Styles on the side of the head.
Smido thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smido misses with a hook.
Styles throws a shot from downtown. Smido moves away and avoids it.
Smido throws out a powerful jab.
Styles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Styles!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smido.
Smido pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smido lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smido keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Styles.
Snabbo Smido seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido 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.
Styles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Styles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smido avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Styles dives in and grabs Smido's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smido pushes down on Styles's head and hops out.
Smido blocks a low kick nicely.
Smido lands a slapping body shot.
Smido scores with a nice head shot.
Smido lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smido throws a shot to the body.
Smido misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Styles takes a swing at Smido's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Smido there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Styles walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Styles. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smido throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Styles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smido avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Smido misses the target.
Styles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Styles misses with a low kick.
Styles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smido looks to land a right hand but Styles moved out of range.
Smido misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Smido slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Styles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smido's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smido paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smido misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Styles blocks the low kick.
Styles throws a leg kick
and Smido counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snabbo Smido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smido has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabbo Smido!
Post fight, Snabbo Smido took to the microphone: 'thanks to my friend jesus thanks buddy'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger De La Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Hoya comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Clique ft. Big Sean & Jay-Z. The crowd seem to be enjoying Salcedo's choice of entrance music: Remember the Name. Roger De La Hoya has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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272 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roger De La Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo misses with a looping right.
Salcedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De La Hoya manages to avoid it.
Salcedo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Hoya misses with a wild body shot.
De La Hoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De La Hoya throws a sloppy head kick and Salcedo moves out of range easily.
Salcedo cracks De La Hoya with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Roger De La Hoya has been cut.
Salcedo cracks De La Hoya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Hoya tries to land a leg kick but Salcedo saw it coming and moves away.
Salcedo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De La Hoya slips a jab and a cross from Salcedo.
De La Hoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salcedo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salcedo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on De La Hoya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Hoya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De La Hoya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salcedo wants to control from the top but De La Hoya keeps moving.
De La Hoya has momentary wrist control but Salcedo slips an elbow through the middle.
Salcedo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salcedo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De La Hoya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De La Hoya has escaped and now he's on top!
De La Hoya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salcedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Hoya won't allow Salcedo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Hoya postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Hoya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salcedo is proving hard to escape from.
Salcedo wants to sweep but no luck.
De La Hoya is pushing down on Salcedo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salcedo is fighting to maintain full guard but De La Hoya has managed to sneak the leg through.
De La Hoya trying to control the action but Salcedo is working from the bottom.
Salcedo trying to control here.
Salcedo punching from the bottom.
De La Hoya passes into side control, despite Salcedo's attempt to control the position.
Salcedo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Hoya is thwarting Salcedo's attempts to control the position.
De La Hoya wants to pass to mount but Salcedo is defending the position.
Salcedo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Salcedo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De La Hoya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De La Hoya's back!
De La Hoya is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Salcedo scores with punches to the body.
Roger De La Hoya's cut is getting worse.
De La Hoya is really stuck here.
De La Hoya defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Salcedo cracks De La Hoya with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing De La Hoya from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salcedo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De La Hoya preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salcedo.
De La Hoya wants to escape the position.
Salcedo is working the ground and pound. Can De La Hoya escape?
Roger De La Hoya's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger De La Hoya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oscar Salcedo!
Oscar Salcedo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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