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SPNY 58: Strongham - Dixon 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Gaffigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Tajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gaffigan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All In. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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20
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Gaffigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Tajiri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tajiri fails with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tajiri moves to clinch but Gaffigan breaks away
and Gaffigan counters with a three punch combo that has Tajiri backing up. Tajiri nods at Gaffigan to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Tajiri is predictable there
letting Gaffigan counter with a right hand.
Tajiri misses with the body kick
and Gaffigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tajiri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Sammy Gaffigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Tajiri.
Tajiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tajiri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffigan avoids the head kick by Tajiri.
Gaffigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tajiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaffigan blocks a head kick by Tajiri.
Tajiri misses with a double jab
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
Yoshi Tajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tajiri dodges the punch combination from Gaffigan.
Gaffigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tajiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gaffigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tajiri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tajiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajiri misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sammy Gaffigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaffigan clinches with his opponent.
Gaffigan tries to circle away but Tajiri has him pinned against the cage.
Tajiri trying to land knees to the body.
Tajiri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tajiri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaffigan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaffigan is working Tajiri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaffigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaffigan is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffigan chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaffigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gaffigan stands and steps away. Tajiri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tajiri misses with a takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajiri looks winded!
Gaffigan looks to land a combination but Tajiri avoids it well.
Tajiri throws a right hand that misses
and Gaffigan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Gaffigan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri wants to clinch but Gaffigan slips to the side
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
Tajiri misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tajiri tries to clinch up.
Tajiri throws a sloppy head kick and Gaffigan moves out of range easily.
Tajiri misses with a takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Gaffigan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaffigan scores with a one two! Tajiri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tajiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaffigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Gaffigan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaffigan misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaffigan is looking to clinch but Tajiri is avoiding it.
Tajiri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaffigan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gaffigan.
Tajiri tries to break free but Gaffigan pushes him back against the cage.
Gaffigan has Tajiri pressed against the cage, preventing Tajiri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaffigan tries to break the clinch but Tajiri is controlling the position.
Tajiri is trying to force a seperation but Gaffigan has the dominant position.
Tajiri is trying to force a seperation but Gaffigan has the dominant position.
Tajiri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tajiri tries for a takedown but Gaffigan circles away easily
and Gaffigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajiri wants to clinch
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a two punch combo.
Sammy Gaffigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Tajiri.
Tajiri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
Gaffigan throws a nice looking combination but Tajiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tajiri throws a leg kick
enabling Gaffigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaffigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tajiri with a poor takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tajiri with a poor takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajiri is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Gaffigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tajiri tries for a takedown but Gaffigan circles away easily
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaffigan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tajiri has time to react.
Gaffigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaffigan clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaffigan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Gaffigan.
Tajiri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaffigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaffigan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sammy Gaffigan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tajiri tries to clinch up.
Gaffigan rushes Tajiri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gaffigan - that landed with a thud.
Gaffigan is trying to break the clinch but Tajiri is controlling him.
Tajiri tries to break free but Gaffigan pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri blocks a body shot from Gaffigan.
Tajiri tries to pull guard but Gaffigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaffigan manages to break the clinch.
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters with a two punch combo.
Gaffigan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gaffigan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaffigan is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Gaffigan avoids the head kick by Tajiri.
Gaffigan has Tajiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Tajiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaffigan manages to break the clinch.
Tajiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Gaffigan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tajiri tries to clinch
letting Gaffigan counter with a right hand.
Tajiri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaffigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaffigan with a hook.
Tajiri tries for a takedown but Gaffigan circles away easily
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sammy Gaffigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Tajiri.
Nice body punch from Gaffigan.
Sammy Gaffigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaffigan throws a series of punches but Tajiri moves out of range.
Tajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tajiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaffigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tajiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaffigan scores with a four punch combination!
Tajiri throws out a leg kick but Gaffigan moves out of range and Tajiri only half commits.
A punch combination from Gaffigan misses.
Gaffigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tajiri looks to clinch
and Gaffigan counters with a right hand to the body.
Tajiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tajiri closes the distance but Gaffigan moves to the side
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tajiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaffigan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gaffigan jabs Tajiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaffigan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaffigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tajiri wants to clinch but Gaffigan slips to the side
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gaffigan scores with a three punch combo!
Gaffigan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tajiri working hard to break the clinch.
Gaffigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tajiri backwards.
Tajiri tries to work over Gaffigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tajiri looking for a takedown.
Gaffigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaffigan scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaffigan tries to bum rush Tajiri with a series of wild strikes but Tajiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tajiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaffigan misses with a wild combination.
Sammy Gaffigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaffigan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tajiri backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaffigan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tajiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Gaffigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaffigan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Gaffigan!
Our winner, Sammy Gaffigan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer has chosen MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT! as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
142 lbs
11 - 11 - 1 |
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26
142 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cyrus Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Sawyer.
Belanger thows a body shot but no joy.
Belanger misses with a body shot.
Sawyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sawyer clinches up against the cage.
Belanger gets through Sawyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belanger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A hook to the body from Belanger.
Sawyer blocks a body shot from Belanger.
Belanger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sawyer.
Sawyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sawyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sawyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belanger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belanger tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Sawyer crashes against the mat.
Sawyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belanger struggling a bit here.
Belanger is looking to regain half guard here but Sawyer keeps moving and retains side control.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belanger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belanger taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Belanger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belanger is looking to reverse the position.
Belanger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sawyer lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Belanger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belanger gets back to full guard.
Belanger is trying to keep Sawyer in close.
Sawyer trying to control but Belanger is working from the bottom.
Belanger trying to keep a closed guard but Sawyer is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belanger wants to sweep but no luck.
Sawyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sawyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sawyer wants to control from the top but Belanger keeps moving.
Sawyer pushing down on Belanger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sawyer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belanger works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger controls Sawyer momentarily but Sawyer frees himself.
Sawyer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sawyer lands some shots froms side control.
Belanger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sawyer off and has taken his back!
Sawyer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawyer turns into Belanger and is now in his guard.
Belanger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sawyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger is looking for a triangle but Sawyer pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sawyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sawyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Belanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sawyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Belanger is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Sawyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sawyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belanger sprawls well. Belanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sawyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Belanger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sawyer.
Belanger misses with a straight left.
Belanger throws a lazy right hand but Sawyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sawyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Belanger circles away.
Cyrus Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belanger digs a good body shot into Sawyer's ribs.
Belanger misses with the combination.
Belanger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sawyer can pounce on him.
Sawyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belanger swivels and escapes.
Sawyer misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Belanger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer slips a straight right by Belanger.
Belanger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sawyer lands a head shot.
Sawyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belanger defends it nicely.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Sawyer.
Belanger throws a hook but Sawyer blocks it.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but Belanger shows good takedown defense.
Belanger swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sawyer misses the target.
Belanger scores with a nice right hand.
Sawyer swings for the body but Belanger moves out of range.
Belanger blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer rushes Belanger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sawyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belanger walks away with a smile on his face. Sawyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruno Belanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sawyer throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Sawyer
and Belanger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belanger misses with a looping right.
Sawyer looks to land a combination. Belanger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sawyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belanger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sawyer.
Belanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sawyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sawyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belanger cracks Sawyer with a good jab.
Belanger loads up on a big right hand but Sawyer slips the punch.
Belanger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sawyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belanger slaps away a takedown attempt from Sawyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger lands with a good body shot.
Sawyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belanger's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belanger. Sawyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belanger slips a jab from Sawyer.
Belanger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sawyer.
Belanger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Belanger slips a jab from Sawyer.
Sawyer connects with a crisp jab.
Sawyer scores with a shot to the body.
Belanger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belanger.
A left lands for Belanger.
Cyrus Sawyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sawyer misses with a low kick.
Sawyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Belanger is just out of range.
Belanger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sawyer tries to land a leg kick but Belanger saw it coming and moves away.
Sawyer clinches.
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!
Sawyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Belanger misses with the head strike.
Belanger lands an uppercut.
Sawyer misses with a knee strike.
Belanger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sawyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sawyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sawyer breaks the clinch.
Sawyer misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyrus Sawyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sawyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Sawyer throws a lazy right hand but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belanger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sawyer 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 Belanger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belanger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sawyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belanger slips a jab and a cross from Sawyer.
Belanger lands a lovely overhand right.
Belanger avoids the body shot from Sawyer.
Sawyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sawyer misses the body punch
and Belanger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belanger's corner calls for a 1-2. Belanger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belanger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sawyer tries for a takedown but Belanger circles away easily
and Belanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sawyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sawyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belanger is out of range.
Belanger scores with a punch to the head.
Belanger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belanger missing with a left hand there. Sawyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belanger swats away the attempt to clinch by Sawyer.
Sawyer looks to clinch
and Belanger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sawyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belanger moves away from the strike by Sawyer.
A swing and a miss from Sawyer.
Sawyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belanger.
Sawyer misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer shoots in and drives through. Belanger sprawls well.
Sawyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belanger.
Sawyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belanger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sawyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belanger moves out of range as Sawyer strikes.
Sawyer misses with a low kick.
A big left from Sawyer misses.
Belanger lands with a hook. Sawyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belanger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Sawyer slips a jab and a cross from Belanger.
Belanger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawyer. Belanger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sawyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belanger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawyer.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Belanger moves out of range.
Sawyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belanger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belanger thuds his right hand into Sawyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sawyer dives in and grabs Belanger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belanger pushes down on Sawyer's head and hops out.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Sawyer.
Belanger scores with a body shot.
Sawyer throws a looping overhand right but Belanger ducks down to avoid it.
Belanger thuds his right hand into Sawyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sawyer has Belanger up against the cage in a clinch.
Belanger throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belanger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Belanger.
Sawyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sawyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belanger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Belanger.
Still in the clinch, Belanger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belanger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sawyer.
Sawyer throws a head punch that misses.
Sawyer blocks a body shot from Belanger.
Belanger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sawyers head.
Bruno Belanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sawyer has had enough of the clinch but Belanger keeps him there for the moment.
Sawyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Belanger - that landed with a thud.
Sawyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belanger tries a body shot but Sawyer blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belanger lands with a short shot to the head.
Sawyer jumps guard but Belanger stands there with Sawyer around his waist. Sawyer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belanger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Bruno Belanger.
I think Sawyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Sawyer!
An out of breath Cyrus Sawyer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvatore Gattuso had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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162 lbs
19 - 14 - 1 |
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
Gattuso tries to clinch
and Hansen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hansen moves out of range as Gattuso throws a body kick.
Gattuso scores with a decent looking hook.
Gattuso dives in and scores a takedown into Hansen's guard.
Hansen wants to stand up but Gattuso is controlling him.
Gattuso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gattuso throws a strike but Hansen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gattuso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Gattuso is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen is in close to Gattuso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hansen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen forces his way into half guard.
Hansen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gattuso is just riding it out for now. Hansen eventually gives up the hold.
Hansen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Hansen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hansen connects with a nice short shot to Gattuso's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gattuso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hansen's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gattuso throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hansen turns into Gattuso and is now in his guard.
Gattuso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Gattuso working a defensive guard here.
Hansen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is putting a hurting on Gattuso here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hansen landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen in side control, throwing shots but Gattuso defends.
Hansen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gattuso some visible discomfort.
Hansen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hansen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Gattuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen is staying tight to Gattuso's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Hansen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hansen slaps away a takedown attempt from Gattuso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gattuso is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Salvatore Gattuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hansen quickly recovers to half guard.
Hansen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gattuso is looking to stall here but Hansen recovers full guard.
Gattuso lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso throwing strikes from guard but Hansen blocks nicely.
Hansen looking to control.
Gattuso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gattuso throws a big right hand that misses.
Gattuso wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mac Hansen.
Hansen throws a shot to the body.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Gattuso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hansen throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gattuso.
Nice straight punches there by Hansen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hansen.
Gattuso is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Mac Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen throws a right and a left that Gattuso avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gattuso as he jumps to the side.
Hansen jabs Gattuso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gattuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Gattuso.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Hansen.
Gattuso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mac Hansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gattuso fails with the takedown
and Hansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Gattuso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gattuso moves forwards but Hansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gattuso is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gattuso drops his hands momentarily. Hansen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gattuso staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gattuso doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mac Hansen!
A very excited looking Mac Hansen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evangelista Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes comes to the cage accompanied by Never Be Alone. Thory comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's a fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vic Thory has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Evangelista Nunes's chin.
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30
194 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evangelista Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thory tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Thory takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nunes can pounce on him.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Thory misses
and Nunes counters with a big head kick but Thory shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory throws a head kick but Nunes moves out of range.
Thory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunes is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Thory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws out a loose jab but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thory takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Thory throws a one two combo.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Nunes tries to land a front kick but Thory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Nunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nunes.
Nice cross by Thory.
Nunes is rocked!
Nunes backs away from a small jab... but Thory lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Nunes crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Thory with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vic Thory!
Vic Thory took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between I.P. Daily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). P. Daily and Jake Sully. Sully is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I See You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
202 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, I.P. Daily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Sully!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daily uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sully.
Daily scores with a sloppy right hand. Sully should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Daily. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daily.
Sully is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daily's half guard.
Sully wants to control but Daily is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sully stops Daily from getting back to his feet.
Sully not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sully tries to pass to full mount but Daily defends it.
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!
Daily is trying to stand back up but Sully is controlling him
Sully is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daily is not content to let Sully control the position.
Daily kicks Sully off and gets back to his feet.
Sully will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sully fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daily to the ground. Sully is now in Daily's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daily is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Daily lands a right hand.
Sully breaks the clinch.
Daily bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sully takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Daily as Sully shoots in.
Daily pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sully back to the cage. Daily follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Daily.
Sully with a poor takedown
and Daily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I.P. Daily has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sully.
Daily swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sully fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daily avoids it really well and circles away.
Sully uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daily.
Daily stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daily wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully tests Daily's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daily displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sully.
Daily uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daily misses with a few strikes there.
Daily misses with a straight right.
Sully lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
I.P. Daily is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sully will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sully.
Daily checks a leg kick nicely.
Sully scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sully is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daily!
Daily is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sully goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daily is on top in guard.
Daily has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sully 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.
Sully has a closed guard, preventing Daily from standing up.
Sully throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sully wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daily gets to his feet. Sully looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sully checks a low kick from Daily.
Sully walks into a jab.
Sully misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daily counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sully uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daily.
Sully shoots in for a takedown but Daily shows good takedown defense.
Sully on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daily gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daily is looking to stand up but Sully isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sully looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I.P. Daily 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.
Daily misses with a looping right.
Daily scores with a body shot.
Daily bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sully shoots in for a takedown but Daily shows good takedown defense.
Daily is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sully.
Daily cracks Sully with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daily with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daily misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daily paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sully shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daily pinned against the cage. Daily gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daily misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sully tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daily sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sully somewhat.
I.P. Daily has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daily bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sully's head backwards.
Sully looks for a takedown but Daily sprawls well.
Daily stuffs the takedown attempt from Sully. Sully gets slowly back to his feet.
Sully shoots in for a double leg but Daily sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sully looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Daily!
Daily is trying to stand.
Daily somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Daily lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Daily lands a jab to Sully's midsection.
A lazy left from Daily finds it's target.
Sully is rocked!
Daily misses with a head kick.
Daily steps in with a hook that catches Sully right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Daily follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sully looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I.P. Daily!
A victorious I.P. Daily 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamilton Eslay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamilton Eslay!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eslay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almanez.
Almanez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eslay has managed to clinch.
Eslay digs a right hand underneath Almanez's ribcage. Almanez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eslay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eslay struggles to land a body shot inside as Almanez controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eslay.
Eslay works on Almanez's body with a couple of short punches.
Eslay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eslay misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Almanez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eslay misses with the head strike.
Eslay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almanez's elbow.
Eslay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eslay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eslay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eslay tries to throw a body punch but Almanez avoids it by throwing Eslay back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez is trying to break the clinch but Eslay has him pressed against the cage.
Almanez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eslay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eslay lands a right hand.
Eslay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Almanez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Almanez tries to stall but Eslay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eslay avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eslay.
Eslay misses with a body punch.
Eslay tries to work over Almanez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eslay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eslay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eslay can't find room to land a body shot as Almanez controls the action.
Eslay lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Almanez pushes Eslay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Almanez wants to break free but Eslay has control.
Eslay prevents Almanez from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eslay fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eslay struggles to land a body shot inside as Almanez controls his hands.
Almanez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Almanez misses with some punches.
Eslay swings wildly with an uppercut but Almanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almanez tries to throw a body punch but Eslay avoids it by throwing Almanez back against the cage.
Almanez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eslay swings for the body but Almanez moves out of range.
Almanez shoots for a double leg takedown but Eslay sprawls well. He's pushed Almanez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eslay throws an off balance right hand
and Almanez counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eslay slips a jab from Almanez.
Eslay doesn't manage to clinch there - Almanez circles away.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown but Eslay shows good takedown defense.
Eslay looks to land a combination but Almanez avoids it well.
Almanez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eslay tries to close the distance and clinch but Almanez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almanez misses the jab.
Eslay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eslay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eslay misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Almanez.
Almanez missing with a left hand there. Eslay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eslay walks into a stiff left hand from Almanez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Almanez lands.
Almanez misses with a head kick.
Almanez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almanez misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almanez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eslay circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Eslay.
Eslay misses with a straight right.
Almanez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almanez looks to land a left hand but Eslay moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Eslay misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almanez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Almanez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eslay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Almanez somewhat.
Almanez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eslay defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamilton Eslay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eslay throws a combination. Almanez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Almanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eslay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almanez.
Almanez swings widly with a right hand
and Eslay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Almanez keeps the fight on the outside.
Almanez misses with a hook.
Jd Almanez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almanez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Almanez.
Eslay works Almanez's body with a nice hook.
Almanez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eslay slaps away a takedown attempt from Almanez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eslay missing with a left hand there. Almanez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eslay scores with a hook to the body. Almanez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hamilton Eslay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eslay throws a body punch but Almanez moves out of range.
Eslay blocks a jab.
Eslay clinches up against the cage.
Eslay misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Almanez.
Eslay misses with a punch on the inside.
Eslay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Almanez backwards.
Eslay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eslay lands a right hand.
Eslay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eslay misses with a body punch.
Eslay misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eslay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almanez's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Almanez fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eslay misses with a body punch.
Eslay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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!
Eslay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Almanez backwards.
Eslay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eslay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eslay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Almanez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Almanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almanez throws a series of punches but Eslay avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eslay misses with a wild body shot.
Almanez misses with a takedown attempt
and Eslay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eslay has closed the distance and engaged Almanez in a clinch.
Eslay lands a nice shot to the body.
Almanez blocks an uppercut.
Eslay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Eslay.
Eslay misses with the head strike.
Almanez manages to break the clinch.
Almanez ducks right into an uppercut from Eslay.
Eslay misses with a combination
and Almanez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eslay throws a series of punches but Almanez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Almanez misses.
Eslay connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almanez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eslay.
Eslay moves into the clinch.
Almanez working hard to break the clinch.
Eslay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almanez's elbow.
Eslay digs a right hand into Almanez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Almanez's gas tank.
Eslay lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eslay.
Eslay blocks an uppercut.
Eslay can't find room to land a body shot as Almanez controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamilton Eslay 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice shot lands for Almanez.
Almanez misses with a straight right.
Almanez throws a right hand that Eslay ducks under and follows up with a left that Eslay also avoids with ease.
Eslay lands with a nice body punch.
Eslay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Almanez doesn't seem bothered though.
Eslay loads up on a big right hand but Almanez slips the punch.
Almanez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eslay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almanez scrambles back to his feet.
Almanez throws a leg kick but Eslay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Almanez throws a right hand that misses
and Eslay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Almanez thinking.
Almanez throws a shot from downtown. Eslay moves away and avoids it.
Almanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Eslay.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown but Eslay shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eslay throws the left hand but Almanez avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Almanez misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eslay counters with a left and a right that stings Almanez.
Almanez throws an off balance right hand
and Eslay counters with a one-two to the body.
Almanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eslay scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eslay jabs at Almanez's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eslay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Almanez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almanez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eslay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eslay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Almanez eats them both and turns towards Eslay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jd Almanez has been cut.
A lazy left from Almanez finds it's target.
Eslay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eslay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almanez.
Eslay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almanez moves away.
Eslay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almanez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eslay wants to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Almanez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eslay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almanez. Almanez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eslay misses with a looping left.
Eslay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamilton Eslay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eslay.
A good leg kick by Almanez.
Eslay throws out a loose jab but Almanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamilton Eslay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Almanez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from Almanez misses.
A right-left combo lands from Almanez.
Eslay is looking to clinch.
Jd Almanez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eslay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Almanez misses with a lunging right hand
and Eslay counters with a stiff right hand.
Almanez misses with a left hand
and Eslay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almanez defending well as Eslay loads up on a big left hand.
Eslay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Almanez.
Eslay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eslay throws a series of strikes that have Almanez backpedaling.
Eslay swings for the body but Almanez moves out of range.
Eslay misses with the combination.
Almanez throws a lazy uppercut
and Eslay counters with a straight right hand.
Eslay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Almanez lands a really nice looking cross but Eslay seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez scores with a jab.
Eslay staying out of range there.
Eslay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Almanez fails with the takedown
and Eslay counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eslay misses the shot to the body.
Eslay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almanez was well out of range. Poor timing from Eslay.
A jab lands there for Eslay.
Eslay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eslay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eslay misses with a few strikes there.
Almanez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eslay circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Eslay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamilton Eslay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eslay 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamilton Eslay!
A relieved looking Hamilton Eslay 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Leloup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leloup comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Upton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DL Incognito - Proof kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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26
186 lbs
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Leloup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Upton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leloup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Upton throws a looping overhand right but Leloup ducks down to avoid it.
Luke Upton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Upton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leloup did well to prevent Upton getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Upton is working for a submission of some sort.
Leloup works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leloup looking to control.
Upton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Upton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leloup working a defensive guard here.
Leloup trying to control the position here.
Upton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leloup is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leloup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Upton throwing strikes from guard but Leloup blocks nicely.
Upton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leloup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leloup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Upton is working away from the top position though.
Upton is working for a submission of some sort.
Upton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leloup trying to control but Upton postures up.
Upton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leloup defending well though.
Upton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leloup tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upton is working for a kimura but Leloup is defending it quite comfortably.
Upton thows a huge punch but Leloup dodges it nicely.
Leloup is looking for a sweep. Upton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Upton with the ground and pound but Leloup uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leloup is trying to control the position but Upton postures up.
Upton throws a big right hand that misses.
Leloup wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Upton throwing strikes from guard but Leloup blocks nicely.
Leloup wants to stand but Upton is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Upton postures up in Leloup's guard and throws a big left but Leloup blocks it.
Upton tries to free his leg and advance position but Leloup is retaining full guard.
Leloup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Upton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Upton is working Leloup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Upton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Upton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leloup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Upton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Upton postures up and lands a big shot to Leloup's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Upton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Upton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leloup tries a head kick but it misses.
Upton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Leloup is concentrating on defense, preventing Upton from advancing position.
Upton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leloup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Upton.
Upton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leloup sees it coming and defends easily.
Upton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leloup defends it well.
Leloup wants to control but Upton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Upton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Upton is looking for a kimura here.
Leloup desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leloup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Upton is working away from the top position though.
Leloup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Upton.
Leloup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Upton.
Upton is looking to pass Leloup's guard but actually Leloup recovers to full guard.
Leloup managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leloup trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Leloup trying to control the position.
Upton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Upton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leloup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Upton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leloup's head.
Leloup trying to control the position.
Leloup is really struggling to control Upton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Upton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Upton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Upton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upton distracts Leloup with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Upton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Upton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leloup pulls Upton in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upton is looking to work some ground and pound but Leloup has wrist control.
Upton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Upton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Upton throwing strikes but missing.
Leloup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Upton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leloup misses with a shot to the body
and Upton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leloup misses with an uppercut
letting Upton counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Upton.
Upton looks for a takedown but Leloup sprawls well.
Leloup throws a solid leg kick but Upton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leloup.
Leloup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Upton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leloup.
Upton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leloup pinned against the cage. Leloup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Upton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leloup makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leloup misses with a straight left.
Upton closes the distance and clinches up with Leloup, looking for a takedown. Upton pushes Leloup against the cage but Leloup circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jon Leloup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Upton.
Upton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leloup tries to avoid it but Upton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leloup to the ground. Leloup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leloup throws a predictable looking body shot
and Upton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Upton missing with a left hand there. Leloup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leloup ducks under a wild hook from Upton.
Upton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Upton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leloup is looking to control Upton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leloup avoid being mounted?
Leloup is looking for a sweep. Upton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Upton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luke Upton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Upton seems to be working for a kimura but Leloup defends the submission attempt.
Leloup is trying is best to control the position here.
Upton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leloup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Upton.
Leloup is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leloup is trying to maintain the position but Upton is very close to passing his half guard.
Upton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Upton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leloup regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Upton.
Leloup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Upton is looking to work some ground and pound but Leloup has wrist control.
Leloup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Upton with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Upton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leloup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Upton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jon Leloup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Upton is fighting to break Leloup's control of his arms but Leloup is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Upton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leloup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leloup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Luke Upton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Upton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leloup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Upton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Upton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Upton!
Luke Upton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want to thank my family and my team for helping make this possible. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Aenima. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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208 lbs
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209 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Annunaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnata lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Annunaki backs up against the cage.
Annunaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Gnata is just out of range.
Annunaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gnata checks a leg kick.
Gnata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Gnata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Annunaki doesn't seem phased though.
Gnata lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gnata's calf.
Gnata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Annunaki is out of range.
Gnata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Annunaki.
Gnata tries to bum rush Annunaki with a series of wild strikes but Annunaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gnata throws a low kick but Annunaki avoids it.
Annunaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gnata.
Annunaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Annunaki.
Gnata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Annunaki.
No joy there for Gnata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Annunaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Gnata.
Annunaki cracks the inside of Gnata's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki lands with a nice body punch.
Gnata fails to land with a series of punches.
Annunaki blocks a head kick by Gnata.
Annunaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gnata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Annunaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Annunaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Annunaki throws a right and a left that Gnata avoids nicely.
Annunaki throws a head kick that Gnata semi-blocks.
Gnata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gnata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Annunaki is able to avoid easily.
Annunaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gnata will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gnata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gnata looks winded!
Gnata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Annunaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gnata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Annunaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gnata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Annunaki.
Annunaki is looking to slow Gnata down with leg kicks.
That kick from Annunaki tenderised Gnata's leg. Gnata is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gnata looks to throw the jab but Annunaki is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Annunaki.
Gnata tries to score with a low kick but Annunaki moves his leg out of the way.
Annunaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gnata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Annunaki scores with a one two! Gnata had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gnata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Annunaki's head backwards.
Annunaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Annunaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Annunaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Annunaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gnata blocking some punches.
Annunaki tries a body shot but Gnata blocks it.
Annunaki prevents a body shot from Gnata.
Annunaki working aggressively here.
Annunaki throws a head punch that misses.
Gnata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata misses with a punch to the body.
Annunaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gnata is defending well for now.
Annunaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gnata's efforts to push away.
Annunaki tries a body shot but Gnata blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Annunaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Annunaki misses with a knee strike.
Annunaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gnata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gnata is trying to break free.
Gnata misses with a body punch.
Annunaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Annunaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Annunaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Gnata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Annunaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Annunaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gnata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Annunaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Annunaki obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Annunaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gnata controls his hands.
Annunaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Annunaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Annunaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gnata.
Annunaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Annunaki.
Gnata lands a left hand.
Annunaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Annunaki as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Annunaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gnata is keeping busy.
Annunaki pushes Gnata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Annunaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Annunaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Annunaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Annunaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gnata misses with a low kick.
Bill Annunaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gnata scores with a one two! Annunaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Annunaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gnata tries to close the distance and clinch but Annunaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Annunaki.
Gnata throws a sloppy head kick and Annunaki moves out of range easily.
Gnata takes a swing at Annunaki's ribcage but misses.
Gnata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gnata fails to land with a series of punches.
Haloti Gnata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gnata is breathing heavily.
Gnata misses with a left hand
and Annunaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gnata's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki misses with a head kick.
Annunaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Annunaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gnata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Annunaki misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gnata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gnata being controlled against the cage.
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
Annunaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Annunaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Gnata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Annunaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Annunaki misses with a body punch.
Annunaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gnata is looking to break free of the clinch but Annunaki has double underhooks.
Annunaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gnata avoids it.
Gnata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Annunaki trying to control the position but instead, Gnata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Annunaki into the cage.
Gnata taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gnata displaying some good clinch control by pressing Annunaki up against the cage.
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Annunaki.
A short body shot lands from Annunaki as the two fighters clinch.
Gnata stalling in the clinch but Annunaki improves position.
Annunaki looking to stall.
Annunaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gnata can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
Annunaki digs a right hand underneath Gnata's ribcage. Gnata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gnata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
Annunaki slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata misses with a punch to the body.
Gnata blocks a body shot from Annunaki.
Gnata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gnata is trying to stall.
Annunaki throws a head punch that misses.
Gnata has a couple of punches blocked by Annunaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Annunaki.
Annunaki digs a right hand underneath Gnata's ribcage. Gnata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Annunaki tries a body shot but Gnata blocks it.
Annunaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Annunaki is working Gnata over against the cage.
Gnata is looking to break free of the clinch but Annunaki has double underhooks.
Annunaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Annunaki fails to land.
Bill Annunaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Annunaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Annunaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Annunaki.
Annunaki scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
Annunaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Annunaki - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Annunaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Annunaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Annunaki.
Annunaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
A body shot lands from Annunaki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
A shot in the inside from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Annunaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
Annunaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Annunaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Annunaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Annunaki feints and then cracks Gnata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gnata down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Annunaki.
Annunaki is looking to wear down Gnata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gnata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Annunaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Annunaki.
Gnata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gnata misses with a straight right.
Annunaki lands a left and a right that send Gnata crashing to the mat, dazed. Annunaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gnata is rocked!
It looks like Haloti Gnata has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Annunaki.
Gnata is still on wobbly legs! Can Annunaki finish him?
Annunaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Annunaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Annunaki connects with a right hand. Gnata shakes it off.
Annunaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gnata tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gnata seems to have recovered his senses.
Gnata takes a kick to the side of the head.
Annunaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Annunaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gnata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki drives through and clinches with Gnata against the cage.
Annunaki missing with knees to the body.
Gnata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Annunaki.
Gnata misses with a body punch.
Annunaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gnata controls his hands.
Gnata lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Annunaki as the two fighters clinch.
Annunaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Annunaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Annunaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Annunaki lands with a right to the head.
Annunaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Annunaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Annunaki pushes Gnata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Annunaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Annunaki lands a damaging elbow.
Annunaki misses with a body punch.
Annunaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike.
Annunaki is leaning against Gnata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Annunaki lands with a right to the head.
Annunaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gnata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Annunaki.
Nice body punch from Annunaki - that landed with a thud.
Annunaki tries to work over Gnata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Annunaki fails to land.
Gnata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Annunaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Gnata.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gnata as Annunaki tries to tie him up.
Gnata tries to stall but Annunaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gnata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Annunaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Annunaki.
Annunaki misses with the head strike.
Annunaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gnata misses with a body punch.
Haloti Gnata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike.
Bill Annunaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gnata leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gnata tries to break free but Annunaki pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnata misses with a body punch.
Annunaki lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gnata fails to land.
Annunaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Annunaki keeps control of Gnata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gnata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Annunaki digs a right hand underneath Gnata's ribcage. Gnata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gnata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Annunaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gnata digs a right hand into Annunaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Annunaki's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Annunaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gnata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Annunaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Annunaki moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Annunaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Annunaki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Annunaki!
Bill Annunaki 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Crush 'Em. Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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27
270 lbs
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280 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Counter striker
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Axel Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paterson manages to avoid it.
Paterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drago sprawls well initially but Paterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paterson is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago won't allow Paterson to pass to mount.
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Paterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paterson.
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Paterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is trying to stand.
Paterson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drago to regain full guard.
Paterson stopping the sweep attempt from Drago.
Paterson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drago dives on top into guard.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Paterson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson has an active guard here but Drago has managed to pass into half guard.
Paterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drago wants to free his trapped foot but Paterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paterson is refusing to be controlled, as Drago sits in half guard.
Paterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paterson is looking to improve his position.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paterson moves into full guard.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Paterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paterson looking for a sweep but Drago has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Paterson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Paterson tries to escape but Drago has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paterson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paterson on the ground.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drago pulls his head out easily.
Paterson is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson has a hand on Drago's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Drago takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Paterson tries to reverse the position but Drago maintains control.
Paterson gets back to half guard.
Paterson looking for submissions off his back.
Drago not doing much here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago stands up and beckons Paterson to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Paterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paterson looks to clinch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
Drago is looking to clinch but Paterson is avoiding it.
Paterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Paterson closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Paterson pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Axel Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paterson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Drago has knocked Paterson down with a huge combo! Drago steps away and waves a wobbly Paterson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like David Paterson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axel Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago lands a really nice looking cross but Paterson seems unphased.
Paterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Paterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a big right hand! Oh Paterson is in trouble here! Drago follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Drago!
Axel Drago decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tedd Strongham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Iridium as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tedd Strongham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon tries to bum rush Strongham with a series of wild strikes but Strongham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Strongham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strongham throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Strongham circles away.
Strongham misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Dixon is predictable there
and Strongham counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strongham's waist but Strongham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Dixon cracks Strongham with a good jab.
Dixon throws an off balance right hand
and Strongham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strongham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dixon. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strongham.
Strongham moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon pushes Strongham up against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Strongham has him pressed against the cage.
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strongham's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strongham defending well though.
Strongham tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strongham keeps working.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strongham is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strongham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixon is taking a breather. Strongham says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dixon lands with a punch from half guard.
Strongham wants to get back to his feet.
Strongham is not content to let Dixon control the position.
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.
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strongham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dixon trying to control but Strongham is working from the bottom.
Dixon won't allow Strongham to sweep him here.
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strongham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strongham keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon passes Strongham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Strongham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strongham's head.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strongham defending well though.
Strongham is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dixon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dixon's back!
Dixon tries to escape but Strongham has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Strongham trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dixon doesn't escape.
Dixon tries to roll but Strongham sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strongham is trying to stick to Dixon's back but Dixon is turning into Strongham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strongham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Strongham shows good takedown defense.
Strongham keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon cracks the inside of Strongham's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dixon.
Dixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strongham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dixon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strongham pinned against the cage. Strongham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dixon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dixon throws a leg kick that misses.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strongham counters with a nice body kick.
Tedd Strongham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strongham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strongham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tedd Strongham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongham lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon misses with a hook. Strongham ducked under it nicely.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Strongham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon throws a low kick but Strongham moves out of range easily.
Dixon works Strongham's body with a nice hook.
Dixon throws a body punch but Strongham moves out of range.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strongham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dixon in his tracks.
Dixon scores with a takedown into Strongham's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strongham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strongham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strongham pushes Dixon off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dixon is defended easily by Strongham.
Strongham blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Strongham blocks the leg kick.
Strongham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dixon checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Dixon misses
and Strongham counters with a low kick, right behind Dixon 's knee.
Dixon tries to clinch
and Strongham counters with an inside leg kick.
Dixon has his takedown stuffed
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Strongham.
Dixon throws a leg kick but Strongham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strongham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon checks a low kick from Strongham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strongham.
A head kick by Dixon misses
and Strongham counters with a thumping low kick.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Dixon is predictable there
and Strongham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strongham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tedd Strongham is winning the standup battle so far.
Strongham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dixon.
Strongham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon tries to work over Strongham's front leg with a kick but Strongham checks it.
Dixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dixon checks a leg kick.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Strongham is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dixon.
Strongham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strongham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strongham counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Strongham keeps Dixon at a distance using the push kick.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strongham tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strongham to the ground. Strongham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strongham connects with an inside leg kick.
Strongham throws a good cross that connects.
Dixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strongham circles away.
Dixon throws a leg kick but Strongham moved away.
Strongham connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strongham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strongham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dixon will feel that in the morning.
Strongham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedd Strongham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon'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.
Strongham throws a leg kick which misses Dixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dixon tries to avoid it.
Strongham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dixon.
Dixon pushes Strongham up against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strongham has him pressed against the cage.
Strongham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away.
Dixon is trying to break free.
Dixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strongham tries to stall but Dixon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Still in the clinch, Strongham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strongham prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Strongham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strongham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tedd Strongham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
Strongham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strongham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strongham lands a body shot.
Dixon is trying to break free.
Dixon taking a breather.
Dixon is trying to push Strongham away but Strongham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dixon looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Strongham.
Strongham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strongham is pressed up against the cage. Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strongham down to the mat. Strongham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strongham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strongham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Strongham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dixon. That did some damage!
Strongham is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Dixon 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.
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Strongham lands with a slapping head kick.
Strongham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dixon 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.
Strongham scoring well with a low kick there.
Strongham misses with a head kick.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Strongham sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strongham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strongham scores with a jab. Dixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strongham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strongham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dixon misses with a leg kick
and Strongham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Strongham.
Strongham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Strongham - just one landing.
Strongham throws a shot to the body.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Strongham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strongham connects with an inside leg kick.
Strongham avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dixon throws a leg kick that misses.
Strongham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon misses with a body kick.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That has opened up Joey Dixon's cut even more.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strongham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Strongham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Strongham finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strongham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strongham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strongham defends it nicely.
Strongham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strongham throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strongham misses with a body kick.
Strongham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Strongham throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedd Strongham clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dixon dives in and grabs Strongham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strongham pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Strongham counters with a solid body kick.
Strongham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon forces Strongham back against the cage and clinches.
Strongham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strongham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strongham lands with a nice body kick.
Strongham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strongham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strongham lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily.
Strongham lands a high kick!
Dixon wants to land a leg kick but Strongham is out of range.
Strongham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dixon has time to react.
Dixon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Strongham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Strongham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Strongham.
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Strongham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strongham tries to score with a low kick but Dixon moves his leg out of the way.
Strongham throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strongham wants to land a leg kick but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strongham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick
and Strongham counters with a big head kick but Dixon shrugs it off.
Dixon tries to clinch but Strongham moves out of range.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Strongham blocks a head kick by Dixon.
Strongham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to clinch but Strongham moves away
and Strongham finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Strongham.
Strongham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Dixon blocks the leg kick.
Strongham lands with a slapping head kick.
Dixon tries to clinch but Strongham moves away
and Strongham counters with a good low kick that Dixon was not able to check.
Dixon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strongham.
Dixon shoots and misses
and Strongham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dixon moves into range and clinches up with Strongham.
Strongham working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Dixon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strongham as Dixon tries to tie him up.
Strongham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dixon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strongham to the mat. Strongham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strongham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tedd Strongham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
Strongham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strongham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Strongham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Strongham misses.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strongham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strongham thows a body kick. Dixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strongham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Strongham slips under a jab from Dixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strongham is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strongham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Strongham. That's going to slow Dixon down.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick from Strongham.
Dixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strongham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strongham connects with a solid leg kick.
Dixon throws a head kick but Strongham moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Strongham's guard.
Dixon trying to control but Strongham is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedd Strongham had his way with Joey Dixon in that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dixon throws a low kick but Strongham moves out of range easily.
Dixon lands a head kick!
Strongham misses with a kick to the body.
Strongham throws a wild body kick that Dixon sees coming a mile off.
Strongham slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strongham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dixon lands a nice looking body kick.
Dixon fails with the takedown.
Strongham checks a leg kick nicely.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Strongham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dixon. Dixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strongham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon throws a strike but Strongham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joey Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon trying to control the position here.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strongham manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongham keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Strongham has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Strongham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Strongham!
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing Strongham from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strongham manages to get himself to full guard.
Tedd Strongham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon postures up in Strongham's guard and throws a big left but Strongham blocks it.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strongham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strongham is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strongham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strongham 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tedd Strongham!
Tedd Strongham retains his light heavyweight title!
Tedd Strongham 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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