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Dominance 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen Feiticeira as his entrance music. Josh Edwards acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Todd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edwards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from Todd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Edwards tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Todd darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Todd into the cage.
Todd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edwards gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Todd has clasped his hands together around Edwards's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Todd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Todd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edwards, who protects the arm well.
Todd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edwards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to move into full mount but can't pass Edwards's legs.
Todd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edwards has escaped the position, nice work there.
Todd tries for a kimura but Edwards is defending well.
Edwards tries to escape but Todd is in control.
Todd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Todd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edwards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is trying to buck Todd off.
Todd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Todd swings around for an armbar but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Todd's guard.
Todd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Todd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is stalling in the full guard.
Todd working for a triangle but Edwards defends it easily.
Edwards seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Todd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Todd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edwards won't be happy with that.
Todd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Todd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Todd has hold of Edwards's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Edwards tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Todd cranks the arm and Edwards screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Edwards, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dylan Todd!
Dylan Todd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Trap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Till I Collapse. John Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Trap's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Trap!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trap gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Trap in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Trap sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smith wants to control but Trap is having none of it.
Trap lands a big elbow.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
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!
Trap wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trap.
Trap lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Trap!
After winning the bout, Jon Trap thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best but he came out the better man'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ektomorf feat. Danko Jones - The One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Stenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stenner stands up and beckons Juan to his feet.
Stenner tries to close the distance and clinch but Juan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenner wants to clinch.
Stenner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
CJ Stenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenner tries to clinch but Juan moves away
and Juan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenner is trying to stand back up but Juan is controlling him
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Juan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan wants to work for an arm triangle but Stenner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stenner is defending against the submission attempts here by Juan.
Stenner is defending against the submission attempts here by Juan.
Juan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stenner has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner is looking to escape.
Juan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stenner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stenner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juan trying to control from half guard but Stenner is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juan wants to work for an arm triangle but Stenner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juan is trying to work for a kimura but Stenner is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenner tries to kick Juan off but Juan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Juan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stenner is just riding it out for now. Juan eventually gives up the hold.
Juan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Juan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stenner darts in trying to clinch
and Juan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stenner won't be happy with that.
Juan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stenner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Juan but great work by Stenner.
Juan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stenner's best efforts.
Stenner decides to return to a standing position.
Juan throws a head kick that misses.
Stenner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Stenner is refusing to be controlled, as Juan sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan wants to work for an arm triangle but Stenner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stenner is staying active underneath Juan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juan is working for a kimura but Stenner is defending it quite comfortably.
Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
My spies in MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) inform me that Juan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Juan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenner defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Juan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenner defends it well.
Sean Juan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juan stalling away here and it's allowed Stenner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Juan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stenner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juan on the ground.
Juan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juan trying to control but Stenner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Juan 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stenner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Juan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juan is keen to just control but Stenner is a slippery customer.
Juan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenner defends it well.
Stenner is trying to stand.
Stenner is not content to let Juan control the position.
Juan seems to be working for a kimura but Stenner defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan is looking for a kimura but Stenner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juan to get the leverage.
Juan works his way into side control.
Stenner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Juan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Juan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stenner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sean Juan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner is letting Juan control him for a moment.
Juan tries for a kimura but Stenner is defending well.
Juan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenner prevents Juan from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stenner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stenner is trying to buck Juan off.
Juan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan controlling the position easily from mount.
CJ Stenner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Juan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Juan!
Sean Juan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KO Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shake Enroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Bearer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bearer!
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, Shake Enroll!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bearer goes for a double leg but Enroll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Enroll continues to drive forward.
Bearer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Enroll scores with a shoulder strike.
Bearer effectively controlling the action here.
Enroll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bearer's efforts to push away.
Bearer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Enroll throws a head punch that misses.
Enroll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bearer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bearer manages to break the clinch.
Shake Enroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enroll closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Enroll lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Enroll drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enroll jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Enroll is looking to stand up but Bearer won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enroll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enroll has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bearer is proving hard to escape from.
Bearer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enroll defends well.
Enroll tries to free his leg and advance position but Bearer is retaining full guard.
Enroll would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Enroll wants to control from the top but Bearer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enroll wants to pass the guard but Bearer is keeping the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shake Enroll wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bearer is looking to clinch.
Enroll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Enroll misses with a takedown attempt - Bearer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bearer misses with a few strikes there.
Enroll misses with the combination.
Bearer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enroll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Enroll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Enroll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bearer was well out of range. Poor timing from Enroll.
Bearer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enroll.
Enroll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bearer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enroll misses with a wild body shot.
Enroll darts in looking for a takedown but Bearer gets double underhooks and turns Enroll into the cage.
Bearer throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Bearer.
Bearer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bearer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bearer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bearer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enroll misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bearer thumps Enroll with a low kick.
Bearer throws a looping overhand right but Enroll ducks down to avoid it.
Enroll lands a head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Bearer scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Shake Enroll has been cut.
Enroll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Enroll is rocked!
Bearer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enroll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Paul Bearer has been cut.
Bearer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bearer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bearer throws out a loose jab but Enroll uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Enroll does no damage.
Enroll works Bearer's body with a nice hook.
Bearer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enroll moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bearer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enroll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enroll closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crunch! Enroll slams his shin into Bearer's torso.
Enroll misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shake Enroll will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Enroll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bearer.
Bearer moves away from the strike by Enroll.
Nice body punch from Enroll.
Bearer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bearer walks into a straight right hand from Enroll.
Enroll misses with a looping left.
Enroll moves away from the strike by Bearer.
Bearer moves forwards but Enroll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Enroll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bearer lands a high kick!
Enroll has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enroll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bearer circles away quickly and effectively.
Bearer has managed to clinch.
Enroll fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enroll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bearer misses with a punch to the body.
Enroll tries to pull guard but Bearer won't allow it.
Enroll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Enroll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bearer backwards.
Enroll working aggressively here.
Enroll throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Enroll is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Enroll on the inside.
Bearer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bearer moves away from the strike by Enroll.
Enroll misses with a two punch combination.
Enroll closes the distance and clinches up with Bearer, looking for a takedown. Enroll pushes Bearer against the cage but Bearer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Bearer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shake Enroll.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bearer.
Nice shot by Enroll.
Bearer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enroll shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enroll misses with a head shot. Bearer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Enroll stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bearer cracks Enroll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bearer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Enroll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bearer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bearer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enroll ducks under a wild hook from Bearer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer shoots for a takedown but Enroll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Enroll tries to close the distance and clinch but Bearer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bearer clinches with his opponent.
Enroll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bearer's elbow.
Enroll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enroll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bearer checks it well.
Bearer throws a jab when Enroll was well out of range.
A left lands for Enroll.
Bearer misses with a body shot.
Enroll lands a slapping body shot.
Enroll slips under a jab.
A combination from Bearer does no damage.
Enroll connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enroll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enroll walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enroll digs a good body shot into Bearer's ribs.
Enroll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bearer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bearer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enroll pinned against the cage. Enroll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enroll throws a series of punches but Bearer avoids them all with ease.
Bearer walks into a stiff left hand from Enroll.
Enroll lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Enroll clinches up against the cage.
Enroll can't get the takedown.
Enroll blocks a body shot from Bearer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bearer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Enroll.
Enroll has Bearer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bearer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shake Enroll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Enroll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shake Enroll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Enroll ducks under a wild hook from Bearer.
Enroll tries to keep at a distance but Bearer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bearer misses with a body punch.
Bearer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Enroll pulls guard.
Bearer wants to control from the top but Enroll keeps moving.
Enroll wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bearer postures up and lands a big shot to Enroll's brow.
Enroll wants to sweep but no luck.
Bearer passes into half guard.
Bearer prevents Enroll from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bearer throwing shots but Enroll is blocking nicely.
Bearer controlling the action here.
Enroll blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bearer.
Bearer is thwarting Enroll's attempts to control the position.
Shake Enroll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bearer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enroll is trying to get back to full guard.
Enroll trying to control from the bottom.
Shake Enroll has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from Bearer does no damage.
Bearer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enroll defends well and Bearer ends up having to push Enroll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Enroll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enroll tries to land knees in the clinch but Bearer avoids the damage to the body.
Enroll jumps guard but Bearer stands there with Enroll around his waist. Enroll gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bearer throws a punch but it's blocked by Enroll.
Enroll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bearers head.
A head punch on the inside from Bearer fails to land.
Bearer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enroll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bearer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer tests Enroll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bearer throws an overhand right that lands on Enroll's shoulder, as Enroll tries to avoid the shot.
Paul Bearer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enroll shoots in looking for a takedown but Bearer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Enroll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enroll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bearers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Enroll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bearer eats them both and turns towards Enroll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Enroll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Enroll tries to clinch but Bearer is having none of it.
Bearer misses with a low kick as Enroll jumps back.
Enroll connects with a nice looking jab.
Bearer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enroll misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Bearer. Those never looked like landing.
Bearer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enroll gets caught napping as Bearer dives in and scores a takedown. Enroll manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bearer is looking to work some ground and pound but Enroll has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enroll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bearer throws a big elbow that misses.
Bearer postures up in Enroll's guard and throws a big left but Enroll blocks it.
Enroll trying to keep a closed guard but Bearer is proving a slippery customer.
Bearer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bearer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bearer throwing strikes from guard but Enroll blocks nicely.
Enroll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bearer is one step ahead there.
Paul Bearer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bearer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shake Enroll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Enroll working a defensive guard but Bearer passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bearer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enroll 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shake Enroll!
A very excited looking Shake Enroll made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prometheus Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dastan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dastan Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prometheus Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dastan Drake!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wolf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side.
Prometheus Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf fails with the takedown.
Wolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolf wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake is looking for a kimura here.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Wolf's hands, connecting with Wolf's forehead.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drake is looking for a kimura but Wolf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drake to get the leverage.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Drake prevents Wolf from improving his position.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Drake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drake working Wolf over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf gets full guard.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolf working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drake is working Wolf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolf is rocked!
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Oh Wolf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wolf covers up, he's hurt! Drake keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Drake and the ref steps in to end the fight! Drake can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dastan Drake!
An out of breath Dastan Drake 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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243 lbs
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232 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat Ewing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Ewing blocks the low kick.
Schultz darts in and clinches Ewing up against the cage.
Ewing tries to score a body lock takedown but Schultz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ewing has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schultz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schultz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ewing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ewing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schultz slowing the pace effectively.
Schultz scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Ewing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schultz counters with a thumping low kick.
Ewing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schultz.
A big right from Ewing misses.
Schultz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schultz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Schultz.
Ewing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schultz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Ewing misses.
Schultz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ewing 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.
Schultz wants to slow Ewing down by chopping away at his legs.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ewing.
Ewing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Ewing moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Schultz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ewing looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Schultz cracks the inside of Ewing's front leg.
Ewing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schultz moves away.
Schultz clinches.
Schultz with a knee to the head.
Ewing is looking to control Schultz's arms but Schultz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ewing has his back to the cage.
Schultz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ewing up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Schultz lands a nice knee to the body.
Ewing is breathing heavily.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schultz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
Schultz scores with a hook.
A combination from Ewing does no damage.
Schultz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Schultz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schultz. That's going to slow Ewing down.
Schultz throws a head kick but Ewing moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Schultz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing throws a right hand that Schultz ducks under and follows up with a left that Schultz also avoids with ease.
King Schultz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schultz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ewing looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Schultz misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schultz.
Ewing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schultz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ewing. That did some damage!
Ewing 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.
Ewing tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schultz.
Schultz scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz lands a front kick.
Schultz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schultz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ewing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Ewing moves out of range easily.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Ewing keeps it at a distance.
Ewing misses with a looping left.
Schultz throws a low kick, looking for Ewing's leg but Ewing calmly moves out of range.
Ewing will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Schultz moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Schultz.
It looks like Pat Ewing has been cut.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schultz controlling the action here for a moment.
Schultz scores with a knee to the head.
Schultz with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Schultz manages to break the clinch.
Schultz throws a shot to the body.
Ewing on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Schultz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Ewing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schultz walks into a stiff left hand from Ewing.
Schultz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ewing misses with a looping right.
Schultz throws a low kick, looking for Ewing's leg but Ewing calmly moves out of range.
Schultz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ewing throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schultz.
Schultz dodges the punch combination from Ewing.
Schultz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ewing.
Ewing scores with a sloppy right hand. Schultz should have avoided that one.
Ewing takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Ewing sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schultz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ewing checks it well.
A head kick misses from Schultz.
Schultz tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schultz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schultz thows a body kick. Ewing tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schultz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schultz throws a nice head kick!
Schultz clinches up with Ewing and pushes him back against the cage.
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ewing is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ewing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pat Ewing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ewing keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schultz pushes Ewing away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Schultz.
Schultz connects with a solid leg kick.
Schultz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ewing throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Schultz.
Schultz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ewing's head.
Schultz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ewing looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick from Schultz lands but Ewing takes it in his stride.
Schultz tries to clinch but Ewing is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Schultz - just one landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schultz!
Schultz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ewing's head.
Schultz moves into the clinch successfully.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultz moves into range and clinches up with Ewing.
Ewing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schultz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ewing's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ewing is rocked!
Schultz just leaning against Ewing, taking a breather.
Oh Ewing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Schultz.
Schultz thumps Ewing with a low kick.
Ewing seems to have got his legs back now.
Schultz lands with a cross.
Schultz cracks the inside of Ewing's front leg.
Ewing throws a shot from downtown. Schultz moves away and avoids it.
Schultz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ewing's hands.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Schultz lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ewing to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ewing looks to clinch but Schultz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ewing taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). King Schultz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaik Hamadani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamadani is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prince Of Persia - Welcome Within. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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222 lbs
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212 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malaik Hamadani!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hamadani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hamadani throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hamadani won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Hamadani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamadani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingsley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hamadani down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Hamadani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamadani is looking to regain half guard here but Kingsley keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamadani is trying to control Kingsley's posture but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley trying to control the position but Hamadani is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadani is looking to regain half guard here but Kingsley keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamadani wants to control but Kingsley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley wants to control but Hamadani is keeping him busy.
Hamadani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hamadani wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hamadani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hamadani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani with the ground and pound but Kingsley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamadani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingsley pulls Hamadani in close to prevent any damage.
Hamadani won't allow Kingsley to sweep him here.
Hamadani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamadani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley is trying to control the position but Hamadani postures up.
Kingsley keeping full guard, as Hamadani tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingsley keeping moving, preventing Hamadani from controlling successfully.
Hamadani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamadani as he avoids it easily.
Kingsley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingsley wants it to stay on the feet.
Kingsley blocks the body kick.
Hamadani scores with a spinning back kick!
Hamadani slips a jab from Kingsley.
Hamadani jabs Kingsley right on the nose. Kingsley blinks but takes it well.
Hamadani throws a body punch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Hamadani drives through with a takedown into Kingsley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamadani looking to pass the guard.
Kingsley has Hamadani pulled in close to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamadani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamadani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kingsley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamadani, into his guard.
Hamadani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingsley is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malaik Hamadani will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hamadani connects with a crisp jab.
Kingsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamadani.
Kingsley misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamadani.
Hamadani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingsley tries to avoid it but Hamadani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingsley to the ground. Kingsley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kingsley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamadani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingsley counters with a single leg into guard. Hamadani didn't expect that.
Hamadani is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kingsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kingsley wants to control from the top but Hamadani keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamadani working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadani might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kingsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamadani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Hamadani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hamadani lunges at Kingsley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kingsley's hand.
Hamadani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hamadani moves out of range as Kingsley strikes.
Kingsley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hamadani. That one must have hurt.
Kingsley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingsley throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hamadani swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
A jab from Hamadani misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingsley, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamadani.
Hamadani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaik Hamadani.
Kingsley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamadani throws a leg kick but Kingsley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hamadani tries to land a front kick but Kingsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Kingsley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingsley.
Kingsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamadani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hamadani throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamadani.
Hamadani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamadani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kingsley momentarily.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamadani manages to avoid it.
Hamadani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kingsley will feel that in the morning.
Malaik Hamadani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamadani tests Kingsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown but Hamadani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingsley throws a right and a left that Hamadani avoids nicely.
Hamadani is looking to slow Kingsley down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley lands a really nice looking cross but Hamadani seems unphased.
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!
Hamadani is looking to land body kicks.
Hamadani scores with a leg kick.
Kingsley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hamadani lands with a good body shot.
Hamadani avoids the body shot from Kingsley.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamadani.
Hamadani goes for a double leg but Kingsley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingsley continues to drive forward.
Hamadani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kingsley has Hamadani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hamadani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamadani wants to take the fight to the mat but Kingsley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamadani wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingsley won't allow it.
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 James Kingsley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Hamadani or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingsley which made him look bad.
Hamadani misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hamadani.
A good leg kick by Hamadani.
Jab, jab by Hamadani - just one landing.
Hamadani is looking to land body kicks.
Hamadani lands a lovely overhand right.
Kingsley throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamadani manages to avoid it.
Kingsley swings for the body but Hamadani moves out of range.
Hamadani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kingsley's sensitive parts.
Hamadani is looking to land body kicks.
Kingsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamadani is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hamadani misses.
Hamadani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kingsley misses with a hook. Hamadani ducked under it nicely.
Kingsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamadani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingsley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hamadani thuds his right hand into Kingsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamadani lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingsley's head.
Kingsley throws a right and a left that Hamadani avoids nicely.
Hamadani lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamadani misses with a looping right.
Hamadani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingsley defends it nicely.
Hamadani is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani takes one on the button.
Hamadani fails to land the takedown.
James Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaik Hamadani.
Hamadani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamadani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingsley checks it well.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
Hamadani slips a jab from Kingsley.
Hamadani throws a leg kick but Kingsley checks it.
A jab from Kingsley misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kingsley enables Hamadani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kingsley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamadani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamadani trying to control but Kingsley is working from the bottom.
Hamadani throws a strike but Kingsley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hamadani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hamadani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingsley works over Hamadani with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamadani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamadani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hamadani wants to control the position but Kingsley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingsley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamadani is looking to control Kingsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamadani avoid being mounted?
Kingsley trying to mount his opponent but Hamadani defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaik Hamadani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamadani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaik Hamadani!
In his post fight interview, Malaik Hamadani started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerrone's entrance music is Cowboy. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Sterrey!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterrey shoots in and drives through. Cerrone sprawls well.
Cerrone lands with a right hand.
Donald Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterrey lands a glancing blow to the side of Cerrone's head.
Sterrey dodges the punch combination from Cerrone.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
Sterrey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cerrone defends well and Sterrey ends up having to push Cerrone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sterrey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cerrone is trying to keep an underhook but Sterrey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cerrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cerrone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cerrone is looking to escape.
Sterrey lands with a punch from half guard.
Sterrey thows a huge punch but Cerrone dodges it nicely.
Sterrey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Sterrey wants to free his trapped foot but Cerrone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterrey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cerrone defending well though.
Sterrey trying to pass the guard but Cerrone defending well.
Sterrey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sterrey works his way into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sterrey working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cerrone dodges the ground and pound from Sterrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cerrone to see if he's OK.
Cerrone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sterrey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sterrey tries to score with some ground and pound. Cerrone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterrey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sterrey is staying tight to Cerrone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sterrey tries to score with some ground and pound. Cerrone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sterrey postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sterrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey lands a nice forearm strike.
Sterrey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cerrone is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterrey working the ground and pound but Cerrone is defending the strikes.
Cerrone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sterrey.
Sterrey tries to move to mount but Cerrone blocks the move with his legs.
Sterrey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sterrey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cerrone is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cerrone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sterrey grinds an elbow into Cerrone's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sterrey landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterrey working the ground and pound.
Sterrey lands some shots froms side control.
Sterrey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sterrey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cerrone's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sterrey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Sterrey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cerrone thumps Sterrey with a low kick.
Cerrone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cerrone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sterrey has time to react.
Sterrey blocks a head kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a nice head kick!
Cerrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerrone slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterrey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donald Cerrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterrey has a takedown stuffed.
Cerrone throws a push kick but Sterrey slaps the foot to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Cerrone scores with a four punch combination!
Cerrone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sterrey takes a step back to recover.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sterrey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cerrone - the referee stops the clock and Sterrey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cerrone. Sterrey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone scoring well with a low kick there.
Sterrey misses with a takedown attempt - Cerrone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donald Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Sterrey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cerrone cracks Sterrey with a good jab.
Cerrone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sterrey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sterrey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterrey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerrone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cerrone thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sterrey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cerrone!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterrey tries to advance to mount but Cerrone denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey is staying tight to Cerrone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sterrey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cerrone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sterrey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cerrone down.
Cerrone is rocked!
Sterrey in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cerrone looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sterrey turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Sterrey!
An out of breath Dominic Sterrey 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Chung Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Sammio (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheng Chung Lin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Sammio!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sammio throws a body kick that misses.
Sammio scores with a punch to the head.
Sammio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lin.
Sammio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sammio. Sammio obviously looking to wear him down.
Sammio slips under a jab.
Crunch! Lin slams his shin into Sammio's torso.
Lin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy in the buildup to the fight.
Sammio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammio 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.
A jab from Lin finds it's way through Sammio's defenses.
Lin blocks a leg kick.
Sammio scores with a leg kick.
Sammio just misses with a punch to the body.
Lin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin misses with a hook.
Sammio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
Lin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sammio.
Sammio thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Sammio does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammio. Lin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sammio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sammio throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Sammio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sammio.
Sammio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lin checks it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lin.
The crowd cheers as Sammio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lin doesn't seem phased though.
Sammio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sammio moves out of range of the body kick from Lin.
Lin throws a leg kick which misses Sammio's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammio tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Lin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sammio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sammio throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Sammio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakari Sammio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sammio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sammio digs a good body shot into Lin's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Lin.
Sammio lands a head shot.
Sammio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Lin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lin scores with a jab to the head.
Lin throws a right and a left that Sammio avoids nicely.
Sammio misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sammio. Lin shrugs it off though.
Sammio lands with a shot to the body.
Lin moves out of range as Sammio throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin slips a straight right by Sammio.
A jab from Lin misses.
Sammio throws a chopping leg kick but Lin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sammio scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sammio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lin misses with a looping left.
Lin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sammio's calf.
Sammio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sammio misses with a body kick.
Lin throws a leg kick that misses.
Lin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Sammio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sammio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lin throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Sammio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a leg kick but Sammio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Lin there.
Lin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Sammio.
Sammio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sammio is looking to slow Lin down with leg kicks.
Sammio lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lin misses the target.
Lin lands a high kick!
Sammio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lin.
Lin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sammio checks it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammio throws a jab when Lin was well out of range.
Sammio tries to land a front kick but Lin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lin is looking to chop away at Sammio's legs.
Sammio avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Sammio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sammio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sammio is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Lin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lin misses with a two punch combination.
Lin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sammio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lin misses with an uppercut. Sammio saw that one coming.
Lin throws a leg kick but Sammio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sammio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sammio can pounce on him.
Sammio swings for the body but Lin moves out of range.
Lin ducks under a wild hook from Sammio.
Sammio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lin.
Sammio missing with a left hand there. Lin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sheng Chung Lin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sammio.
Lin blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Lin misses its intended target.
Sammio connects with a looping right hand.
Lin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sammio throws the kick towards the body but Lin avoids it.
Lin 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.
Sammio motions for Lin to come forward. Sammio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sammio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lin lands a body shot.
Sammio wants to slow Lin down by chopping away at his legs.
Sammio thows a leg kick but Lin checks it
and Lin moves into the clinch.
Sammio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lin trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sammio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammio has had enough of the clinch but Lin keeps him there for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammio blocks a body shot from Lin.
Sammio manages to break the clinch.
Sammio throws a low kick, looking for Lin's leg but Lin calmly moves out of range.
Sammio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lin. Lin obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Lin misses.
Sammio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sammio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lin.
Sammio throws a head kick but Lin moves out of range.
Sammio tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammio misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sammio.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sammio - that will leave a mark!
Sakari Sammio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sammio misses with a low kick.
Lin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sammio defending well as Lin loads up on a big left hand.
Sammio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sammio under the eye.
Sammio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sammio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lin looks to throw the jab but Sammio is out of range.
Lin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sammio in his tracks.
Sammio misses with a head kick.
Lin scores with a hook.
Sammio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lin checks a leg kick.
Lin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sammio pinned against the cage. Sammio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammio connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sammio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Lin ducks right into an uppercut from Sammio.
Lin 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.
Lin looks to land a left hand but Sammio moved out of range nicely.
Lin misses with a body kick.
Lin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sammio checks it well.
Lin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lin shoots in for a takedown but Sammio shows good takedown defense.
Sammio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sammio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sammio tries a low kick but Lin avoids it.
Sammio avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sakari Sammio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sammio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sammio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lin misses with a hook.
Lin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sammio looks to land a left hand but Lin moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lin.
Sammio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sammio scores with a nice right hand.
Sammio checks a low kick from Lin.
Sammio 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.
Sammio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sammio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sammio moves out of range as Lin throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin checks a leg kick.
Lin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sammio connects with a leg kick. Lin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sammio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sammio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lin at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Sammio misses.
Lin throws a leg kick but Sammio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sammio lands a nice looking body shot.
Sammio lands a jab to the nose.
Sammio moves out of range of the body kick from Lin.
Sammio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lin's head backwards.
Lin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sammio should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sammio to score with a decent uppercut.
Sammio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lin.
Lin lands a nice shot that snaps Sammio's head back.
Lin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sammio tests Lin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sammio throws out a loose jab but Lin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sammio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lin is looking to chop away at Sammio's legs.
Lin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sammio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lin looks to throw the jab but Sammio is out of range.
Sammio drops Lin with a beautiful combination! Lin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sammio is looking for the KO!
Lin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oh Lin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sammio throws a head kick but Lin moves out of range.
A jab from Lin finds it's way through Sammio's defenses.
Sammio avoids a kick to the body.
Lin lands a jab to the head.
Lin misses with a low kick.
Lin seems to have got his legs back now.
Lin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sammio.
Sammio moves out of range as Lin throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sammio connects with a single shot there.
Lin misses the shot to the body.
Sammio misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sammio, right into the meat.
Sammio lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lin, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Sammio. That snapped Lin's head back.
Lin slips a straight right by Sammio.
Sammio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin misses with a kick to the body.
Sammio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sammio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Sammio really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sammio works over Lin's head and body with a nice combination.
Sammio throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Lin.
Sammio throws a push kick but Lin slaps the foot to one side.
Sammio connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sammio.
Sammio throws a head kick that misses.
Sammio scoring well with a low kick there.
Lin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sammio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sammio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lin 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.
Lin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sammio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sammio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sammio cracks Lin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sammio lands with a straight right. Lin didn't see that one coming.
Sammio swings widly with a right hand
so Lin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lin throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sammio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sammio keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Sammio trying to keep a closed guard but Lin is proving a slippery customer.
Lin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin won't allow Sammio to get back to his feet.
Lin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lin 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.
Lin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sammio is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin with a nice head shot there.
Lin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sammio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sammio keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin is stalling in the full guard.
Lin wants to control from the top but Sammio keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sammio.
Lin throws a leg kick that misses.
Sammio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sammio misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sammio.
Lin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sammio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sammio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sammio connects with a solid leg kick.
Sammio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sammio thumps Lin with a low kick.
Lin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sammio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lin pushes Sammio away with a front kick.
Sammio fakes the leg kick and cracks Lin in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sammio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sammio digs a good hook to Lin's body.
Lin moves out of range of the body kick from Sammio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sakari Sammio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lin moves out of range of the body kick from Sammio.
Sammio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lin.
A jab from Sammio misses.
Nice cross by Sammio.
Lin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sammio ducks under a wild hook from Lin.
Lin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Lin.
Sammio throws a leg kick which misses Lin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lin tries to avoid it.
Sammio digs a good hook to Lin's body.
Lin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sammio.
Lin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Lin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sammio misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sammio slips a straight right by Lin.
Sammio misses the jab.
Jab by Lin.
Sammio scores with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lin there.
Sammio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sammio with a nice cross.
Sammio cracks Lin with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Lin misses its intended target.
Lin scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Sammio misses
and Lin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sammio won't be happy with that.
Lin prevents Sammio from escaping the position.
Sammio is looking to regain half guard here but Lin keeps moving and retains side control.
Sammio is still trying to improve position.
Sammio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lin trying to control the action but Sammio is working from the bottom.
Lin throwing strikes but Sammio manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Lin but he's now mounted!
Lin tries to control the position but Sammio now has his back.
Lin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sheng Chung Lin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sammio tries to control but Lin wriggling away.
Lin regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin trying to control but Sammio postures up.
Lin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sheng Chung Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakari Sammio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin tries to get to full guard but Sammio has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sakari Sammio.
I've got Sammio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Sammio!
Sakari Sammio is the new middleweight champion!
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