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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Mendeljohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendeljohn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Them Bones by Alice In Chains. Styles has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Mendeljohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Styles!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Styles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendeljohn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendeljohn tries to get out of the position.
Styles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendeljohn is trying to stand up here but Styles is controlling him well.
Styles winds up and cracks Mendeljohn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Styles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendeljohn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Styles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendeljohn taking some punishment here, with Styles in his half guard.
Styles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendeljohn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Styles is trying to control. Mendeljohn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Styles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Styles.
Styles winds up and cracks Mendeljohn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendeljohn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Styles.
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. Styles connects with a nice short shot to Mendeljohn's temple.
Styles controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendeljohn wants to get back to his feet.
Styles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Styles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styles lands a nice short elbow.
Styles wants to free his trapped foot but Mendeljohn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Styles is nestled in close to Mendeljohn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendeljohn defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styles lands a nice short elbow.
Styles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Styles lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Styles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendeljohn defending well though.
Styles stops Mendeljohn from getting back to his feet.
Mendeljohn is breathing heavily.
Styles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendeljohn's head.
Styles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendeljohn is trying to stand back up but Styles is controlling him
Styles works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendeljohn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mendeljohn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Styles! Mendeljohn is hurt baaadly! Styles is firing away with more strikes - Mendeljohn is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Styles!
David Styles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Kaczjarg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczjarg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BMTH - Alligator Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Kaczjarg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczjarg tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaczjarg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaczjarg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaczjarg misses with a head kick.
Kaczjarg takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Kaczjarg doesn't manage to clinch there - Masterson circles away.
Kaczjarg tries to close the distance and clinch but Masterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaczjarg pushes Masterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaczjarg throws an elbow that misses.
Kaczjarg tries a knee to the head but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Rocky Masterson has been cut.
Masterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaczjarg scores a nice knee to the body.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg lands an elbow inside that Masterson shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaczjarg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaczjarg scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Rocky Masterson's cut even more.
Kaczjarg misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczjarg crunches a lovely knee into Masterson's ribcage.
Masterson managing to block the knees to the body from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaczjarg lands a knee to the head.
Kaczjarg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaczjarg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg lands a knee to the head.
Masterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaczjarg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaczjarg jumps guard and drags Masterson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Kaczjarg keeps moving.
Kaczjarg wants to stand up but Masterson is controlling him.
Masterson stands and throws Kaczjarg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaczjarg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masterson working away.
Masterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaczjarg can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Masterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaczjarg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaczjarg is not content to let Masterson control the position.
Kaczjarg is trying to control Masterson's posture but Masterson avoids it.
Kaczjarg is looking to reverse the position.
Masterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaczjarg pushes Masterson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Masterson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg is trying to get back to half guard.
Masterson trying to control the action but Kaczjarg is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaczjarg tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Kaczjarg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Masterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaczjarg moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson clinches up against the cage.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaczjarg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaczjarg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masterson trying to stall but Kaczjarg improves his position.
Masterson misses with an elbow strike.
Masterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaczjarg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masterson smiles and moves away.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Kaczjarg lands but Masterson takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczjarg clinches.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaczjarg missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Masterson on the inside.
Masterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaczjarg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaczjarg trying to land knees to the body.
Masterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaczjarg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaczjarg missing with knees to the body.
Kaczjarg lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masterson pulls guard.
Masterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaczjarg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masterson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson has his foot on Kaczjarg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaczjarg works his way back into a safe position though.
Masterson trying to keep a closed guard but Kaczjarg is proving a slippery customer.
Masterson seems keen to control Kaczjarg's posture.
Masterson looking for a guillotine here but Kaczjarg defends easily.
Kaczjarg trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaczjarg throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson has his foot on Kaczjarg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaczjarg works his way back into a safe position though.
Masterson looking for a guillotine here but Kaczjarg defends easily.
Masterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Masterson, not yet.
Kaczjarg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kaczjarg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masterson.
Kaczjarg moves into the clinch successfully.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaczjarg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaczjarg lands a knee to the body.
Adrian Kaczjarg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaczjarg lands an elbow that stopped Masterson in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaczjarg lands a nice elbow.
Kaczjarg slowing the pace effectively.
Masterson looking to stall.
Kaczjarg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Rocky Masterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Kaczjarg.
Masterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaczjarg walks away with a smile on his face. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adrian Kaczjarg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Masterson.
Masterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaczjarg.
Adrian Kaczjarg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczjarg gets a clinch.
Kaczjarg landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaczjarg effectively controlling the action here.
Masterson tries to pull guard but Kaczjarg won't allow it.
Kaczjarg tries to land knees in the clinch but Masterson avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Kaczjarg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Masterson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaczjarg lands an elbow inside.
Kaczjarg trying to land knees to the body.
Kaczjarg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masterson avoids it.
Kaczjarg slowing the pace effectively.
Masterson has had enough of the clinch but Kaczjarg keeps him there for the moment.
Kaczjarg crunches a lovely knee into Masterson's ribcage.
Kaczjarg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaczjarg working Masterson over with knees to the body.
Kaczjarg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kaczjarg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masterson jumps guard but Kaczjarg stands there with Masterson around his waist. Masterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczjarg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masterson managing to block the knees to the body from Kaczjarg.
Masterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaczjarg smiles and moves away.
Kaczjarg defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Kaczjarg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaczjarg rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaczjarg tries to land a knee to the head but Masterson blocks with his arms.
Kaczjarg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Kaczjarg lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaczjarg missing with knees to the body.
Rocky Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Masterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaczjarg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaczjarg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Kaczjarg landing knees to the head.
Kaczjarg connects with a knee to the head.
Kaczjarg lands a damaging elbow.
Kaczjarg scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaczjarg scores with a knee to the head.
Kaczjarg lands a knee to the head.
Kaczjarg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaczjarg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaczjarg scores a nice knee to the body.
Masterson tries to pull guard but Kaczjarg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adrian Kaczjarg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Masterson.
Kaczjarg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masterson is defending well for now.
Kaczjarg lands an elbow inside.
Kaczjarg missing with knees to the body.
Masterson drags the fight down to the ground.
Kaczjarg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaczjarg has managed to get both his arms back between Masterson's legs - danger averted.
Kaczjarg wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Kaczjarg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg wanted to stand there but Masterson had control of the position.
Kaczjarg trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Masterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adrian Kaczjarg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Kaczjarg from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaczjarg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Kaczjarg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaczjarg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Kaczjarg!
After the big win, Adrian Kaczjarg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [IMMA] DTK Designs (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter South (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). South comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Satisfaction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freddie Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter South!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze has his takedown stuffed
and South counters with a straight right hand.
South avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and South counters by moving into the clinch.
South has picked Haze up - he's going for a ride! South dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from South there.
South is thwarting Haze's attempts to control the position.
South takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
South scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
South makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
South throws a big right hand that misses.
South really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
South postures up in Haze's guard and throws a big left but Haze blocks it.
South content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
South postures up and lands a big shot to Haze's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South scoring with some ground and pound.
Haze looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but South is defending well. Haze quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! South has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Haze celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddie Haze!
In his post fight interview, Freddie Haze gave a big smile as he said 'You suck braaah! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Johansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Johansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicodemo Romero!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch
enabling Johansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero tries to clinch up.
Johansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansen lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johansen misses the jab.
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansen avoids it.
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansen. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero wants to clinch
enabling Johansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansen moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansen moves out of range.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Johansen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero gets a clinch.
Johansen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Johansen digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansen misses with the head strike.
Johansen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansen working aggressively here.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Johansen avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansen controls his hands.
Romero tries to work over Johansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansen.
A hook to the body from Johansen.
Johansen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansen.
The referee calls for Johansen to work.
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!
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romero working aggressively here.
Johansen lands an uppercut.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Johansen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Johansen.
Romero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johansen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johansen tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves into the clinch.
Johansen prevents a body shot from Romero.
A nice left hand lands by Johansen.
Romero being controlled against the cage.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansen lands a body punch.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Johansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Johansen blocks an uppercut.
Johansen lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansen gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansen leaning against his opponent.
Johansen working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johansen has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Johansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansen tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.
Romero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansen pushes him off.
Johansen lands a really nice looking cross but Romero seems unphased.
Romero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romero is looking to clinch but Johansen is avoiding it.
Johansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansen.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johansen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero wants to clinch.
Johansen missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansen cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Johansen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Johansen lands a slapping body shot.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johansen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansen throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansen misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansen pushes him off.
Johansen lands a nice looking body shot.
Johansen looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero tries to clinch
and Johansen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansen circles away.
Johansen looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero avoids the body shot from Johansen.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Johansen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansen.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Romero throws a head kick but Johansen moves out of range.
Johansen swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansen.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Johansen swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Johansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Johansen finds it's target.
Johansen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johansen.
Johansen throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Johansen throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero wants to clinch.
Johansen throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peter Johansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansen throws out the jab.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johansen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansen is having none of it.
Johansen scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Johansen does no damage.
A jab from Johansen finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Johansen - just one landing.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Johansen looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansen.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Johansen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansen moves out of range.
Johansen throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero tries to clinch up but Johansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Johansen throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Johansen dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Johansen throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Johansen connects with a looping right hand.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansen catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johansen misses with a straight right.
Johansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansen keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Johansen misses its intended target.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero wants to clinch but Johansen slips to the side
letting Johansen counter with a right hand.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansen circles away.
Johansen throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansen circles away.
Johansen throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Johansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johansen checks a low kick from Romero.
Johansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johansen misses with a straight right.
Johansen misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johansen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Romero is looking to clinch but Johansen is avoiding it.
Johansen scores with a nice strike.
Johansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johansen misses with a straight left.
Romero darts in trying to clinch
and Johansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero looks to clinch
and Johansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero tries to clinch there but Johansen circles away.
Johansen takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero has Johansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansen avoids the damage to the body.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansen avoids it.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansen wants to break free but Romero has control.
A short right from Johansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johansen scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johansen.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johansen.
Johansen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johansen manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johansen misses with an uppercut.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansen moves away
and Johansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansen circles away.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Johansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero lands a nice looking body kick.
Good exchange - Johansen coming out on top.
Johansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Johansen misses its intended target.
Johansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero wants to clinch but Johansen slips to the side
enabling Johansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansen scores with a nice right hand.
Johansen throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero tries to clinch there but Johansen circles away.
Johansen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johansen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Johansen lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Johansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansen 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Johansen!
Peter Johansen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Lonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Lonni!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Lonni there.
Chick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lonni throws out the jab.
Lonni thows a body shot but no joy.
Chick throws a leg kick which misses Lonni's front leg but catches the back leg as Lonni tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Chick lands but Lonni takes it in his stride.
Chick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lonni checks a low kick from Chick.
Lonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lonni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chick misses with a head kick.
Chick jabs at Lonni's body.
Chick throws a head kick but Lonni moves out of range.
Lonni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chick throws a front kick that sends Lonni stumbling back into the cage.
Lonni blocks a head kick by Chick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lonni.
Chick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chick checks a leg kick.
Chick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lonni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lonni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lonni blocks a head kick by Chick.
Chick throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lonni.
Andy Chick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chick scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chick misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chick.
Lonni looks to land a left hand but Chick moved out of range nicely.
Chick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chick throws a head kick that Lonni semi-blocks.
Chick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lonni misses with a looping left.
Chick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lonni takes a step back to recover.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick staying out of range there.
Lonni checks a leg kick nicely.
Chick misses with a body kick.
Chick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lonni moves away.
Chick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chick.
Chick misses with a head kick.
Chick lands with a slapping head kick.
Chick throws a head kick but Lonni moves out of range.
Lonni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chick.
Lonni has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chick.
Chick connects with a solid leg kick.
Chick thuds a left hand into Lonni's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chick scores with a head kick.
Lonni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lonni punishes Chick's body with a nice straight punch.
Lonni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lonni takes one on the button.
Lonni throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lonni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Chick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick from Lonni misses.
Lonni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lonni blocks a low kick nicely.
Lonni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lonni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lonni throws a shot from downtown. Chick moves away and avoids it.
Andy Chick is winning the standup battle so far.
Lonni misses with a wild body shot.
Lonni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chick throws a body punch but Lonni moves out of range.
Chick is looking to wear down Lonni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chick thumps Lonni with a low kick.
Chick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lonni blocks a leg kick.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
Lonni avoids the head kick by Chick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lonni might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chick has got the better of the exchanges.
Chick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chick misses with a body shot.
Lonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chick.
Lonni moves away from the strike by Chick.
Chick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lonni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chick scrambles back to his feet.
Lonni catches Chick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lonni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chick throws a low kick but Lonni avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick throws a nice head kick!
Lonni missing with a left hand there. Chick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lonni connects with a single shot there.
Chick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lonni is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Chick misses its intended target.
Lonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chick.
Lonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lonni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lonni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick lands a front kick.
Lonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chick.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Lonni throws a leg kick
and Chick counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lonni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chick throws the left hand but Lonni avoids the punch easily.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Lonni misses.
Lonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lonni slips a straight right by Chick.
Chick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lonni.
Lonni avoids a kick to the body.
Lonni avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lonni throws a looping overhand right but Chick ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Lonni misses.
Lonni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lonni ducks right into an uppercut from Chick.
Chick misses with a low kick as Lonni jumps back.
Chick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lonni can do to turn this around?
Lonni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lonni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lonni throws a hook to the side of Chick's head but Chick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lonni scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Chick.
Lonni misses with a hook. Chick ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Lonni blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Chick dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lonni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown by Chick or perhaps it was just good defense by Lonni which made him look bad.
Chick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lonni.
Lonni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chick.
Lonni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lonni is looking to chop away at Chick's legs.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chick.
Lonni connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chick throws out a leg kick but Lonni moves out of range and Chick only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Lonni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lonni.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chick. That's going to slow Lonni down.
Lonni ducks under a wild hook from Chick.
Lonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chick moves away.
Chick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lonni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chick's head backwards.
Chick lands a leg kick that knocks Lonni off balance momentarily.
Chick throws a body punch but Lonni moves out of range.
Chick is looking to slow Lonni down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Lonni misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Chick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Chick throws a head kick but Lonni moves out of range.
Lonni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chick throws a lazy right hand but Lonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lonni misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lonni looks to throw the jab but Chick is out of range.
Chick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lonni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lonni slips under a jab.
Chick lands a leg kick that knocks Lonni off balance momentarily.
Andy Chick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick throws a nice head kick!
Chick's corner calls for a 1-2. Chick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Chick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chick tries to land a leg kick but Lonni saw it coming and moves away.
Chick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lonni misses the target.
Lonni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chick.
Chick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lonni.
Chick throws a hook but Lonni avoids it easily.
Lonni slips under a jab from Chick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lonni.
Lonni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chick throws a shot from downtown. Lonni moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Chick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chick keeps Lonni at a distance using the push kick.
Chick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chick lands a high kick!
Chick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Aldo Lonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lonni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chick is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Chick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chick 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Chick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raging Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veide comes to the cage accompanied by Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Varg Veide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raging Bull!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bull lands a leg kick that knocks Veide off balance momentarily.
Bull throws a leg kick but Veide sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bull lands a nice looking body kick.
Bull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bull misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bull, right into the meat.
Bull has Veide up against the cage in a clinch.
Bull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veides head.
Bull dodges an elbow strike from Veide.
Veide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veide scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Veide fails to land.
Veide misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull wants to stall.
Bull misses with a body punch.
Veide takes a shot to the head.
Bull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bull is trying to force a seperation but Veide has the dominant position.
Bull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
Bull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bull is looking to break free of the clinch but Veide has double underhooks.
Veide digs a right hand underneath Bull's ribcage. Bull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veide.
Bull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Veide lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bull will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bull scores with a spinning back kick!
Bull slips under a jab from Veide.
Bull avoids the body shot from Veide.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Veide's front leg but catches the back leg as Veide tries to avoid it.
Veide takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Raging Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veide checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Veide takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Veide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veide moves out of range of the leg kick from Bull.
Veide takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
Veide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veide's calf.
Veide chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bull can pounce on him.
Bull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bull lands with an overhand left.
Veide throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.
Bull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veide misses with a looping left.
Veide misses with a double jab.
Bull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Veide is breathing heavily.
Good work by Bull as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bull.
Veide throws a big shot that misses.
Bull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veide's calf.
Bull lands a jab to the nose.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bull throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veide throws a right and a left that Bull avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Veide down.
Veide chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bull can pounce on him.
Bull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veide.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veide.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bull - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bull lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Veide takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bull catches Veide with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Veide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Veide.
Bull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veide has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bull.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Bull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veide. That did some damage!
Bull lands a head kick. Veide smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raging Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Veide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Bull.
A leg kick checked by Veide.
Veide is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Veide takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Veide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull forces Veide back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Veide blocks a body shot from Bull.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bull pushes Veide back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Veide.
Veide tries to throw a body punch but Bull avoids it by throwing Veide back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bull lands a front kick.
Veide throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bull.
Veide is looking to wear down Bull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bull.
Bull does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bull scores with a decent looking hook.
Bull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Veide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull.
Veide looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bull.
A jab from Bull finds it's way through Veide's defenses.
Bull has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bull.
Bull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veide's calf.
Veide 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.
Raging Bull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veide takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veide tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veide 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.
Bull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bull connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Bull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bull thumps Veide with a low kick.
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bull throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Veide's head.
Bull thumps Veide with a low kick.
Bull throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Veide moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veide walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bull.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Bull.
Bull scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Veide walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bull.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bull.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Bull.
Bull throws a nice head kick!
Veide will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Veide is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bull.
Veide fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veide has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bull.
Veide tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veide tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veide's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bull scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Bull tenderised Veide's leg. Veide is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veide has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Veide's front leg but catches the back leg as Veide tries to avoid it.
That kick from Bull tenderised Veide's leg. Veide is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bull has Veide up against the cage in a clinch.
Bull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bull breaks the clinch.
Bull closes the distance and clinches.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raging Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Veide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bull cracks the inside of Veide's front leg.
Bull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull lands with a hook. Veide tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.
Veide takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bull.
Veide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veide takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Veide takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veide tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veide 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.
Veide is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bull.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull breaks the clinch.
Bull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veide's sensitive parts.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull keeps Veide at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bull.
Bull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veide on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bull. Bull obviously looking to wear him down.
Veide takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veide takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Bull tenderised Veide's leg. Veide is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull lands a head kick!
Veide takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bull clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veide stalling in the clinch.
Veide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from Bull.
Bull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bull lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bull.
Veide tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veide stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bull.
Veide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Varg Veide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Bull.
Bull is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veide has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veide takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bull.
Bull thumps Veide with a low kick.
Bull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Bull.
Bull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Veide if he has to take too many more of those.
Bull closes the distance and pushes Veide back into the cage.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bull breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veide. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull lands a leg kick that knocks Veide off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raging Bull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Veide on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull breaks the clinch.
Bull throws a nice head kick!
Bull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veide takes a step back to recover.
Veide misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.
Bull connects with a leg kick. Veide looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bull lands with a slapping head kick.
Veide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull with a hook.
Bull scores with a jab.
Veide looks to land a right hand but Bull moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Veide. That snapped Bull's head back.
Veide stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bull.
Raging Bull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Veide if he has to take too many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veide crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bull - the referee stops the clock and Veide gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bull. Veide manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raging Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bull 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raging Bull!
An out of breath Raging Bull thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Drake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominic Sterrey's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Sterrey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drake showed some decent athleticism there.
Sterrey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drake postures up.
Sterrey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Drake preventing the sweep.
Sterrey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterrey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterrey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard.
Sterrey is pushing down on Drake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drake is fighting to maintain full guard but Sterrey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sterrey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterrey.
Drake manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake has control of Sterrey's left arm, preventing Sterrey from doing any damage.
Drake 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.
Drake has Sterrey pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterrey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake wants to sweep here but Sterrey controlling him for the moment.
Sterrey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sterrey trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterrey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake 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.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sterrey's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake trying to control but Sterrey is working from the bottom.
Sterrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sterrey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterrey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Sterrey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterrey working Drake over with strikes.
Sterrey moves nicely into side control.
Sterrey working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey working the head and body with strikes.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sterrey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sterrey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sterrey thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Sterrey prevents Drake from improving his position.
Sterrey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sterrey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sterrey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sterrey is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
Sterrey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sterrey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sterrey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake is looking to control Sterrey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drake avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake trying to control but Sterrey postures up.
Drake pushes Sterrey off looking to stand but Sterrey dives back in and keeps control.
Drake wants to control but Sterrey is keeping busy.
Drake moves into full guard.
Drake looking to control.
Sterrey postures up and lands a big shot to Drake's brow.
Sterrey postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sterrey stands up over Drake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drake wants to stand but Sterrey is controlling the position.
Drake looking for a guillotine here but Sterrey defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sterrey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Sterrey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sterrey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sterrey keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Sterrey is looking to sinch up a triangle. Drake throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sterrey's body to avoid the submission. Sterrey has instead reached around Drake's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sterrey arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dominic Sterrey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Murray has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Lewis's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Murray!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray checks a leg kick nicely.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray sizes up Lewis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Murray moved away.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis closes the distance but Murray moves to the side
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to clinch but Murray moves away
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Murray gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch.
Lewis wants to break free but Murray has control.
Lewis pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis pulls Murray in close to his closed guard and prevents Murray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murray slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Lewis wants to clinch
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis tries to clinch
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Lewis rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray managing to block the knees to the body from Lewis.
Murray can't break the clinch.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray misses with some punches.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis prevents Murray from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lewis tries to clinch
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Lewis slips under a jab from Murray.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Murray sprawls well.
Carlos Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a thumping low kick.
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
Lewis successfully pulls guard.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Murray hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lewis throws a combination. Murray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Murray.
Lewis stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a left and a right that stings Murray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis gets a clinch.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murray's efforts to push away.
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Lewis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lewis tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Lewis wants to clinch
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Murray.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray. That snapped Lewis's head back.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murray's waist but Murray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
Murray might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis looks to clinch
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lewis wants to clinch
and Murray scores with a counter punch that sends Lewis to the canvas! Murray smells blood - he's punishing Lewis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lewis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Murray!
Carlos Murray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Totto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Naoki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Totto. Those never looked like landing.
Naoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Totto is just out of range.
Totto gets caught flat footed, as Naoki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Naoki with a nice head shot there.
Naoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki working some strikes from top position.
Naoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naoki distracts Totto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Naoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Naoki is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto is looking for a triangle but Naoki pushes his legs off easily.
Totto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naoki's guard.
Naoki has control of Totto's left arm, preventing Totto from doing any damage.
Totto trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto has gone for a leg lock! Naoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Totto's guard.
Totto is wriggling around but Naoki manages to pass to half guard.
Totto is refusing to be controlled, as Naoki sits in half guard.
Naoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Totto working a defensive guard here.
Naoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki stays in close to Totto's body and controls the position.
Naoki lands a couple of elbows.
Naoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Totto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naoki stays in close to Totto's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Takeshi Naoki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Naoki throws a nice looking combination but Totto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Totto is looking to clinch but Naoki is avoiding it.
Totto wants to clinch.
Naoki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naoki tried to score with a low kick but Totto checks it.
Totto misses with a hook. Naoki ducked under it nicely.
Totto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naoki fails with the takedown.
Totto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naoki's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naoki dodges the punch combination from Totto.
Totto slaps away a takedown attempt from Naoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Naoki misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Totto lands a two punch combo.
Totto throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Totto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Totto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot by Naoki.
Totto throws a right hand that Naoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Naoki also avoids with ease.
Totto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Naoki scores with the left hand. Totto knows he should have avoided that one.
Naoki shoots in and gets a takedown into Totto's guard.
Totto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totto is keeping the position for now.
Naoki trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom.
Naoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Totto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totto is on top in guard.
Totto wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving.
Totto stands and throws Naoki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki tries to improve position but can't.
Totto wants to stand but Naoki is controlling his arm.
Naoki controls the position for a moment.
Naoki is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki can't do much from the bottom here.
Naoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Totto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Totto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naoki keeps working.
Totto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Naoki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Totto laying and praying for a moment but Naoki takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto is looking to take a break and control but Naoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Veron Totto.
Totto tries to clinch there but Naoki circles away.
Totto throws a nice looking combination but Naoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Naoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Totto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeshi Naoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Naoki. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki lands with a right hand.
Naoki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Naoki dodges the punch combination from Totto.
Naoki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Totto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Naoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Totto lands a jab.
Naoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Totto throws a series of punches but Naoki avoids them all with ease.
Naoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Totto's hands.
Totto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Naoki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Totto swinging wildly here.
Totto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naoki.
Totto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naoki closes the distance and clinches up with Totto, looking for a takedown. Naoki pushes Totto against the cage but Totto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki cracks Totto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naoki misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Totto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Totto is looking to clinch but Naoki is avoiding it.
Naoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Totto with a jab.
Totto tries to sprawl but Naoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Naoki controlling the pace.
Totto is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naoki lands a nice short elbow.
Totto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki trying to control the action but Totto is working from the bottom.
Naoki throwing shots but Totto is blocking nicely.
Naoki is nestled in close to Totto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Naoki working Totto over with strikes.
Totto trying to control from the bottom.
Naoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Totto is in a horrible position here. Naoki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto tries to reverse the position but Naoki maintains control.
Naoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Totto is looking to escape.
Naoki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Totto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Totto is rocked!
Totto is trying desperately to improve position.
Totto is still in real trouble! Can Naoki finish him?
Naoki with shots to the head and body - Totto looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is trying to control here but Totto has managed to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Totto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Totto seems to have recovered his senses.
Totto trying to control the position.
Naoki postures up and lands a big shot to Totto's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naoki arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Totto's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Bentley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Sleep Til Brooklyn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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243 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Bentley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bentley works the jab nicely.
Bentley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baggins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Baggins won't allow Bentley to pass to mount.
Bentley throwing shots but Baggins is blocking nicely.
Bentley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baggins is pressing down on Bentley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bentley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Bentley from controlling successfully.
Bentley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baggins has Bentley pulled in close to control his posture.
Bentley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bentley wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Bentley throwing strikes but missing.
Bentley postures up in Baggins's guard and throws a big left but Baggins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Bentley from controlling successfully.
Bentley looking to sit in guard and control but Baggins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bentley has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Bentley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baggins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bentley working a defensive guard but Baggins passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley 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.
Baggins moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bentley.
Bentley is looking for a sweep.
Bentley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baggins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bentley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley really wants to buck Baggins off and get back to his feet.
Bentley is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Bentley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baggins fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bentley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baggins did well to prevent Bentley getting side control.
Baggins is trying to get back to full guard.
Bentley trying to control the action but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Bentley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bentley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baggins is just riding it out for now. Bentley eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley looks to land a strike but Baggins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Baggins has momentary wrist control but Bentley slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bentley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bentley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bentley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bentley is looking to work some ground and pound but Baggins has wrist control.
Bentley throwing strikes from guard but Baggins blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baggins tries to improve position but can't.
Baggins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bentley.
Bentley misses with the ground and pound.
Bentley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baggins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bentley with the ground and pound but Baggins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley is thwarting Baggins's attempts to control the position.
Terrell Bentley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bentley is looking for a kimura but Baggins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bentley to get the leverage.
Bentley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baggins's head.
Baggins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bentley.
Bentley tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baggins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bentley is one step ahead there.
Bentley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bentley.
Bentley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Bentley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baggins thows a body shot but no joy.
Baggins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baggins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bentley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baggins scrambles back to his feet.
Bentley fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bentley. Baggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bentley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baggins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentley misses with a right hand
and Baggins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baggins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bentley misses with a shot to the body
and Baggins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bentley works Baggins's body with a nice hook.
Baggins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bentley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bentley moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bentley moves away.
Bentley missing with a left hand there. Baggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bentley shoots in for a takedown but Baggins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baggins avoids the body shot from Bentley.
Bentley misses with a lunging right hand
and Baggins counters with a left and a right that stings Bentley.
Baggins misses with a wild body shot.
Bentley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baggins sprawls well. Baggins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bentley gets slowly back to his feet.
Bentley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baggins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baggins tests Bentley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bentley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baggins's head backwards.
Baggins is looking to wear down Bentley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baggins misses with a body shot.
Baggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bentley loads up on a big right hand but Baggins slips the punch.
Bentley throws out a powerful jab.
Baggins scores with a nice right hand.
Bentley works the jab nicely.
Fred Baggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bentley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bentley digs a good body shot into Baggins's ribs.
Bentley misses with a looping left.
Baggins missing with a left hand there. Bentley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bentley looks to throw the jab but Baggins is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bentley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baggins thinking.
Bentley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bentley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baggins manages to avoid it.
Terrell Bentley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bentley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bentley somewhat.
Fred Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Bentley.
Bentley misses with a hook to the body
and Baggins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bentley misses with a straight right.
Baggins throws a sloppy body shot
and Bentley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bentley looks to score with a jab to the body but Baggins is just out of range.
Baggins misses with a two punch combination.
Bentley misses with a lunging right hand
and Baggins counters with a stiff right hand.
Bentley lands a nice shot that snaps Baggins's head back.
Baggins misses the body punch
and Bentley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baggins just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bentley moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Bentley is just out of range.
Baggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Bentley. Beautiful body shot.
Bentley missing with a left hand there. Baggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bentley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bentley avoids the body shot from Baggins.
A shot to the liver by Bentley. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bentley misses the shot to the body.
Bentley looks for a takedown but Baggins sprawls well.
Bentley tries to clinch up but Baggins circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Terrell Bentley just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bentley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baggins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bentley misses the shot to the body.
Bentley tests Baggins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bentley looks to land a combination. Baggins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baggins misses with a body shot.
Bentley jabs Baggins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bentley takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Bentley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baggins digs a good hook to Bentley's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins connects with a looping right hand.
Bentley lands with a good body shot.
Bentley jabs at Baggins's body.
Bentley swings for the body but Baggins moves out of range.
Bentley fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bentley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baggins manages to avoid it.
Baggins misses with a double jab.
Bentley jabs at Baggins's body.
Bentley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Baggins.
Baggins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baggins falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bentley to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Bentley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baggins doesn't seem phased though.
Baggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Bentley is just out of range.
Bentley throws a lazy right hand but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bentley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baggins avoids it really well and circles away.
Baggins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Bentley.
Bentley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fred Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bentley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baggins's head backwards.
Bentley misses with a shot to the body
enabling Baggins to counter with a crisp jab.
Bentley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bentley jabs Baggins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baggins throws a lazy right hand but Bentley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bentley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baggins.
Bentley misses with a hook
enabling Baggins to counter with a crisp jab.
Bentley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bentley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley slips under a jab.
Bentley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Bentley.
Baggins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baggins misses with a shot to the body
and Bentley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bentley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentley misses the shot to the body.
Baggins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bentley counters with a nice body shot.
Baggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baggins enables Bentley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baggins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bentley distracts Baggins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bentley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Bentley dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Baggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baggins throws a combination that misses
and Bentley counters with a left to the body.
Baggins throws a big shot that misses.
Bentley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bentley connects with a body shot.
Bentley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bentley cracks Baggins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bentley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baggins.
Bentley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baggins's head backwards.
Bentley misses with an uppercut. Baggins saw that one coming.
Baggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Bentley.
Bentley shoots in looking for a takedown. Baggins tries to sprawl out of it but Bentley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bentley throws a hook but Baggins avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bentley doesn't seem bothered though.
Bentley lands with a straight right. Baggins didn't see that one coming.
Bentley throws a jab but it's blocked by Baggins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bentley is defended easily by Baggins.
A shot to the body from Bentley misses
and Baggins counters with a series of strikes. Bentley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bentley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Bentley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Bentley misses
and Baggins counters with a straight right hand.
Bentley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baggins doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Baggins coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baggins takes a swing at Bentley's ribcage but misses.
Baggins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentley avoids the body shot from Baggins.
Bentley throws a poor cross that misses
and Bentley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bentley shoots in for a takedown but Baggins shows good takedown defense.
Fred Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Bentley.
Baggins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bentley was well out of range. Poor timing from Baggins.
Bentley shoots in for a takedown but Baggins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bentley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baggins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bentley slips a jab and a cross from Baggins.
Bentley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baggins manages to avoid it.
Baggins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bentley manages to avoid it.
Baggins misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins avoids the body shot from Bentley.
Baggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Bentley is just out of range.
Baggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bentley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bentley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bentley shoots in and drives through. Baggins sprawls well.
Bentley misses with a looping left.
Fred Baggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baggins misses with a body shot.
Bentley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bentley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terrell Bentley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Bentley avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Bentley.
Bentley throws a body punch but Baggins moves out of range.
Baggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bentley moves away.
Bentley tests Baggins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bentley throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baggins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrell Bentley.
Well Bentley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Bentley!
Terrell Bentley is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Terrell Bentley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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