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SPNY 137: Waitzel - Kemp PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isikeli Vulavou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vulavou's entrance music is Kiribati National Anthem. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isikeli Vulavou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen avoids the head kick by Vulavou.
McQueen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vulavou motions for McQueen to come forward. Vulavou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vulavou misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vulavou.
Vulavou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McQueen. That did some damage!
Vulavou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Isikeli Vulavou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vulavou scores with a leg kick.
Vulavou tries a head kick but it misses.
Vulavou throws a solid leg kick but McQueen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vulavou.
Vulavou misses with a head kick.
McQueen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQueen blocks a head kick by Vulavou.
Vulavou throws a sloppy head kick and McQueen moves out of range easily.
McQueen swinging wildly here.
Vulavou misses with a head kick.
Vulavou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick from Vulavou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vulavou tries to land a leg kick but McQueen saw it coming and moves away.
McQueen lands an overhand right.
McQueen Rushes Vulavou and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Vulavou is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. McQueen Piles on the pressure and Vulavou crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch McQueen!
Dutch McQueen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Isikeli Vulavou spoke after the fight, saying 'Crap!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerrametreus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thelonious Skunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thelonious Skunk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerrametreus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thelonious Skunk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Skunk off balance momentarily.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Skunk counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Skunk moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skunk's sensitive parts.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skunk's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Johnson catches Skunk right on the button with a cross.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Skunk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Skunk counters with a head kick that drops Johnson to the mat! Johnson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skunk lands a huge takedown. Johnson is out but the ref is slow to react and Skunk lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Johnson lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thelonious Skunk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Beacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Blankinship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Blankinship will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Beacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Blankinship!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beacon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blankinship pushes Beacon off looking to stand but Beacon dives back in and keeps control.
Beacon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beacon stands up out of the half guard.
Blankinship digs a good hook to Beacon's body.
Beacon throws a body punch but Blankinship moves out of range.
Beacon shoots in for a double leg but Blankinship sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Blankinship misses
and Beacon counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beacon dives in for a single leg takedown but Blankinship sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beacon is pressed up against the cage. Blankinship has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beacon down to the mat. Beacon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blankinship lands a nice shot that snaps Beacon's head back.
Beacon fails to land the takedown.
Beacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Beacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankinship throws a series of punches but Beacon avoids them all with ease.
Beacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blankinship gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beacon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blankinship is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beacon is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beacon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blankinship keeping moving, preventing Beacon from controlling successfully.
Blankinship being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Will Beacon just wasn't active enough.
Beacon misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beacon shoots in for a takedown but Blankinship shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blankinship scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beacon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blankinship tries for a takedown but Beacon manages to get underhooks.
Beacon wants to take the fight to the mat but Blankinship manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beacon manages to break the clinch.
Beacon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beacon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blankinship tries to avoid it but Beacon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blankinship to the ground. Blankinship escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blankinship misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blankinship throws a right hand that Beacon ducks under and follows up with a left that Beacon also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankinship clobbers Beacon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beacon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blankinship as he avoids it easily.
Blankinship scores with a jab.
No joy there for Blankinship, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blankinship looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beacon.
Blankinship lands a jab-cross combination.
Will Beacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beacon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blankinship.
A combination from Blankinship does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Beacon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beacon wants to clinch.
Beacon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blankinship sprawls well. Blankinship wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beacon gets slowly back to his feet.
Blankinship is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blankinship slaps away a takedown attempt from Beacon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blankinship lands with a cross.
Blankinship finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beacon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beacon is trying to control. Blankinship wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blankinship wants to get back to his feet.
Blankinship is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Beacon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beacon controlling the position easily from mount.
Blankinship is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Blankinship is in a horrible position here. Beacon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beacon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Beacon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Beacon.
Beacon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blankinship is squirming around, avoiding Beacon's attempts to control the action.
Blankinship is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beacon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blankinship wants to try and get back to his feet.
Beacon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beacon landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beacon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beacon trying to control but Blankinship is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Beacon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beacon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blankinship defends it nicely.
Blankinship misses the shot to the body.
Blankinship misses with a body shot.
Beacon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blankinship's waist but Blankinship gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beacon off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beacon has managed to clinch.
Beacon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Beacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankinship drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beacon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blankinship is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beacon manages to break the clinch.
Beacon fails to land the takedown.
Beacon tries for a takedown but Blankinship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beacon has closed the distance and engaged Blankinship in a clinch.
Beacon lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beacon stalling in the clinch.
Beacon has clasped his hands together around Blankinship's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankinship wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beacon stands up.
Blankinship sizes up Beacon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Blankinship lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blankinship fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankinship feints a jab promting Beacon to slip. Blankinship then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beacon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Blankinship does no damage.
Beacon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blankinship is fending him off so far but Beacon persists. Nope, Blankinship circles away and we're back to standing.
Beacon swinging wildly here.
Will Beacon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beacon throws a leg kick that misses.
Beacon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blankinship as he avoids it easily.
Blankinship lands a nice hook to Beacon's body. Beacon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beacon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blankinship pinned against the cage. Blankinship gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beacon shoots in but no luck this time.
Blankinship scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beacon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blankinship.
Blankinship thuds a left hand into Beacon's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beacon.
Blankinship lands a jab to Beacon's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Blankinship.
I think Beacon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Beacon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cesar James The Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar James The Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquim Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Reaper avoids it really well and circles away.
The Reaper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Antunes in his tracks.
Antunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Reaper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Antunes somewhat.
Antunes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Reaper is fending him off so far but Antunes persists. Nope, The Reaper circles away and we're back to standing.
Antunes's coach down at immortals was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Antunes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cesar James The Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Antunes.
The Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antunes.
Antunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Reaper tries to avoid it but Antunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Reaper to the ground. The Reaper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antunes doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling The Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
The Reaper looks to land a left hand but Antunes moved out of range nicely.
The Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Reaper as he avoids it easily.
The Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antunes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Reaper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Antunes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Antunes lands with a punch from half guard.
Antunes wants to take a breather but The Reaper is having none of it.
Antunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes prevents The Reaper from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Antunes.
Antunes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Antunes connects with a nice short shot to The Reaper's temple.
Antunes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Reaper defending well though.
Antunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Reaper keeps working.
Antunes working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Antunes throwing shots but The Reaper is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Antunes connects with a nice short shot to The Reaper's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antunes.
Antunes working the head and body with strikes.
Antunes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Antunes not doing much here.
Antunes lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Antunes.
Antunes is nestled in close to The Reaper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Antunes there.
Antunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Reaper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Antunes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The Reaper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Reaper tries to get out of the position.
The Reaper tries to kick Antunes off but Antunes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Reaper tries to get to full guard but Antunes has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Antunes winds up and cracks The Reaper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Antunes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Antunes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Reaper is rocked!
It looks like Cesar James The Reaper has been cut.
Antunes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh The Reaper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antunes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antunes lands a big shot to the head and The Reaper winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joaquim Antunes!
A victorious Joaquim Antunes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brookins's entrance music is Kickstart. A fine choice. Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa moves out of range as Brookins strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Ishikawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brookins connects with a crisp jab.
Brookins lands a really nice looking cross but Ishikawa seems unphased.
Brookins cracks Ishikawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brookins scores with a hook.
Brookins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishikawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brookins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brookins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ishikawa is fending him off so far but Brookins persists. Nope, Ishikawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brookins.
Brookins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brookins shoots in looking for a takedown. Ishikawa tries to sprawl out of it but Brookins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Brookins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa misses with a takedown attempt - Brookins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ishikawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookins scores with a jab.
Brookins forces Ishikawa back against the cage and clinches.
Brookins has been working on his balance at Team Hopkins, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ishikawa.
Brookins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ishikawa is looking to control Brookins's arms but Brookins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishikawa has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa can't get the takedown.
Ishikawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Brookins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brookins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ishikawa lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jonathan Brookins has been cut.
Ishikawa blocks an uppercut.
Brookins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brookins misses with a punch on the inside.
Brookins misses with a punch to the body.
Brookins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brookins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brookins looking to throw knees to the head but Ishikawa is blocking nicely.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Brookins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brookins shoots in looking for a takedown but Ishikawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brookins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ishikawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ishikawa.
Brookins moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ishikawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brookins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ishikawa can turn it around.
Brookins misses with a body punch.
Brookins stops a takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa breaks from the clinch.
Brookins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brookins lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Ishikawa looks to land a body kick but Brookins moved away.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Brookins moves out of range easily.
Brookins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brookins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Brookins.
A lazy left from Brookins finds it's target.
Brookins scores with a hook.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookins avoids it really well and circles away.
Ishikawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brookins.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brookins.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ishikawa is looking for a sweep.
Brookins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ishikawa is not content to let Brookins control the position.
Brookins lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishikawa wants to control but Brookins postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brookins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ishikawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brookins is trying to get an arm triangle but Ishikawa is defending well.
Brookins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa struggling a bit here.
Ishikawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brookins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Brookins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brookins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ishikawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brookins circles away.
Ishikawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brookins pinned against the cage. Brookins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishikawa.
Brookins lands with a cross.
Brookins shoots in but Ishikawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ishikawa moves in looking to clinch but Brookins pushes him off.
Ishikawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brookins on his heels. He'll look to pass Brookins's guard now, I'm sure.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brookins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ishikawa manages to get himself to full guard.
Brookins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brookins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brookins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ishikawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brookins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brookins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ishikawa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brookins is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brookins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brookins lands a nice uppercut.
Brookins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brookins as Ishikawa tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brookins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ishikawa or not.
Brookins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is looking for a takedown.
Jonathan Brookins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Still in the clinch, Brookins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Brookins is blocking nicely.
Ishikawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brookins after a bit of a struggle.
Brookins swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brookins lands a nice uppercut.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but Brookins blocks with his arms.
Brookins gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ishikawa throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ishikawa.
Brookins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Brookins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brookins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ishikawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brookins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brookins tries a knee to the head but Ishikawa blocks it.
A short right from Brookins on the inside.
Ishikawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brookins after a bit of a struggle.
Brookins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brookins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ishikawa is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brookins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Brookins fails to land.
Brookins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brookins tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brookins lands a left hand.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Brookins throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Brookins fails to land.
Ishikawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brookins dodges the punch combination from Ishikawa.
Brookins lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins motions for Ishikawa to come forward. Brookins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Brookins. Brookins gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishikawa tries to move into range but Brookins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brookins darts in looking for a takedown but Ishikawa gets double underhooks and turns Brookins into the cage.
Brookins looking to throw knees to the head but Ishikawa is blocking nicely.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brookins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Ishikawa has had enough of the clinch but Brookins keeps him there for the moment.
Brookins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brookins gets underhooks to prevent Ishikawa's takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishikawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brookins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brookins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brookins misses with the head strike.
Brookins misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Brookins's cut.
That's time! Brookins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ishikawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brookins defends well and Ishikawa ends up having to push Brookins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but Brookins blocks it.
Ishikawa is trying to pull guard but Brookins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brookins lands a left hand.
Brookins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brookins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ishikawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Brookins.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Brookins misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brookins fails to land.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Brookins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonathan Brookins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brookins is fending him off so far but Ishikawa persists. Nope, Brookins circles away and we're back to standing.
Ishikawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brookins misses with an uppercut.
Ishikawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brookins.
Ishikawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brookins misses with a looping right.
Brookins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ishikawa is able to avoid easily.
Brookins throws a hook but Ishikawa blocks it.
Brookins shoots in and bounces Ishikawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brookins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishikawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brookins has managed to get both his arms back between Ishikawa's legs - danger averted.
Jonathan Brookins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brookins wants to pass the guard but Ishikawa is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brookins!
Ishikawa lands a couple of good shots and Brookins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Ishikawa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brookins is defending well though. Ishikawa let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ishikawa tries to keep control of the position but Brookins is staying busy.
Brookins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ishikawa is trying to stick to Brookins's back but Brookins is turning into Ishikawa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ishikawa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brookins.
Ishikawa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ishikawa keeping moving, preventing Brookins from controlling successfully.
Ishikawa has his hands on Brookins's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins wants to control from the top but Ishikawa keeps moving.
Brookins working some strikes from top position.
Brookins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brookins stands up over Ishikawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ishikawa wants to stand and escape but Brookins is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Brookins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ishikawa blocks a head kick by Brookins.
Nice takedown defense from Brookins. No joy for Ishikawa on that attempt.
Brookins throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
Brookins wants to clinch up but Ishikawa keeps it at a distance.
Brookins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ishikawa throws a right and a left that Brookins avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brookins is defended easily by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookins avoids it really well and circles away.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishikawa gets tackled into the cage by Brookins. Brookins maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ishikawa can't get the takedown.
Jonathan Brookins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Brookins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brookins tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but Brookins blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Brookins.
Ishikawa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ishikawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brookins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Brookins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brookins.
Ishikawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brookins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ishikawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brookins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brookins scores with a shoulder strike.
Ishikawa is pressed up against the cage. Brookins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ishikawa down to the mat. Ishikawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brookins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brookins, right into the meat.
Brookins clobbers Ishikawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brookins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishikawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brookins lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishikawa. Ishikawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishikawa fails to land the takedown.
Ishikawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jonathan Brookins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brookins tries to clinch up but Ishikawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishikawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brookins circles away quickly and effectively.
Brookins lands with a straight right. Ishikawa didn't see that one coming.
Brookins lands a jab to the head.
Ishikawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brookins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishikawa.
Brookins moves into the clinch successfully.
Brookins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brookins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brookins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brookins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ishikawa taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ishikawa or not.
Ishikawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brookins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jonathan Brookins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brookins digs a right hand underneath Ishikawa's ribcage. Ishikawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Brookins.
Ishikawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Brookins.
Brookins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brookins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ishikawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brookins misses with a punch to the body.
Brookins misses with a punch to the body.
Ishikawa looking for a takedown.
Ishikawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ishikawa decides to pull guard.
Brookins works over Ishikawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Ishikawa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brookins passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brookins looks up at the clock and then as Ishikawa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brookins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ishikawa is trying to control Brookins's posture but Brookins avoids it.
Ishikawa gets back to half guard.
Brookins passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brookins with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins had his way with Akira Ishikawa in that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Brookins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brookins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brookins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishikawa trying to control but Brookins is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brookins is not content to let Ishikawa control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brookins!
Ishikawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brookins is now in Ishikawa's guard. A big mistake from Ishikawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Brookins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brookins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishikawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brookins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jonathan Brookins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ishikawa avoids the attempt from Brookins to control.
Ishikawa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brookins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brookins wants to hold on but Ishikawa pushes him away.
Ishikawa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ishikawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brookins is now in Ishikawa's guard. A big mistake from Ishikawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Ishikawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brookins is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brookins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brookins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brookins looking to sit in guard and control but Ishikawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ishikawa trying to control but Brookins is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishikawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brookins's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Ishikawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brookins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Brookins!
A victorious Jonathan Brookins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karalis's entrance music is High Hopes by Pink Floyd. A fine choice. Wadenah has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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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
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 3, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Wadenah does no damage.
Wadenah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wadenah misses with a body kick.
Wadenah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wadenah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karalis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karalis misses the body punch
and Wadenah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wadenah wants to clinch.
Karalis misses with the combination.
Karalis throws a right hand that Wadenah ducks under and follows up with a left that Wadenah also avoids with ease.
Alysian Karalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wadenah scores with a one two! Karalis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wadenah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karalis.
Good leg kick by Karalis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wadenah throws a sloppy head kick and Karalis moves out of range easily.
Karalis wants to slow Wadenah down by chopping away at his legs.
Wadenah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karalis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Wadenah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karalis throws a body punch but Wadenah moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karalis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karalis lands with an uppercut that bounces Wadenah off the cage and back into range.
Karalis swinging wildly here.
Wadenah lands with an overhand left.
Karalis throws a big shot that misses.
Wadenah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wadenah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Karalis.
Wadenah tries to clinch there but Karalis circles away.
Some wild striking there from Karalis.
Wadenah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karalis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wadenah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karalis misses with a kick to the body.
Karalis cracks a nice hook into Wadenah's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Wadenah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karalis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wadenah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karalis misses with a head kick.
Wadenah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karalis.
Karalis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wadenah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karalis.
Karalis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karalis throws a sloppy head kick and Wadenah moves out of range easily.
Karalis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wadenah.
Karalis misses with a kick to the body.
Karalis lands with a nice combination. Wadenah backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Toby Jay Wadenah has been cut.
Karalis drops his hands momentarily and Wadenah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wadenah lands with a hook. Karalis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wadenah rushes Karalis and presses him up against the cage.
Karalis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wadenah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karalis's elbow.
Wadenah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wadenah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karalis blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Karalis.
Karalis misses with a punch on the inside.
Wadenah lands with a right to the head.
Karalis can't find room to land a body shot as Wadenah controls the action.
Karalis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karalis swings wildly with an uppercut but Wadenah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wadenah prevents a body shot from Karalis.
Karalis tries a body shot but Wadenah blocks it.
Wadenah managing to block the knees to the body from Karalis.
Karalis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wadenah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wadenah pushes Karalis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wadenah working aggressively here.
Wadenah lands a hook that snaps the head of Karalis backwards.
Karalis trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Wadenah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wadenah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wadenah misses with a punch on the inside.
Wadenah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karalis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wadenah prevents a body shot from Karalis.
Wadenah tries a body shot but Karalis blocks it.
Wadenah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wadenah scores with a shoulder strike.
Wadenah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karaliss head.
Wadenah lands with a right to the head.
Karalis missing with knees to the body.
Karalis lands an uppercut.
Wadenah misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Karalis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Wadenah.
Wadenah gets through Karalis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wadenah working aggressively here.
Wadenah is working Karalis over against the cage.
A short right from Wadenah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toby Jay Wadenah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby Jay Wadenah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wadenah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karalis's head.
Wadenah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wadenah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karalis.
Wadenah misses with a head kick.
Karalis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wadenah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wadenah just misses with a punch to the body.
Wadenah throws a head kick that Karalis semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wadenah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wadenah checks a low kick from Karalis.
Wadenah lands a glancing blow to the side of Karalis's head.
Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karalis just misses with a punch to the body.
Wadenah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karalis.
Wadenah lands with a nice combination. Karalis backs away looking to recover.
Karalis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wadenah.
Wadenah moves forwards but Karalis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wadenah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karalis tries a head kick but it misses.
Toby Jay Wadenah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karalis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karalis throws a jab when Wadenah was well out of range.
Karalis throws a jab but it's blocked by Wadenah.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karalis - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Karalis misses.
Wadenah feints and then cracks Karalis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karalis down.
An inside leg kick lands from Karalis.
Karalis throws a front kick aimed at Wadenah's knee but Wadenah avoids it well.
Karalis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karalis takes one on the button.
Wadenah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karalis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wadenah can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karalis looks to land a left hand but Wadenah moved out of range nicely.
Wadenah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karalis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Karalis.
Wadenah is looking to clinch but Karalis is avoiding it.
Wadenah blocks a leg kick.
Wadenah clobbers Karalis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah lands with a nice body punch.
Karalis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wadenah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wadenah lands a lovely overhand right.
Karalis lands a body shot.
Karalis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wadenah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karalis looks to throw the jab but Wadenah is out of range.
Karalis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wadenah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wadenah tries a head kick but it misses.
Wadenah throws a sloppy head kick and Karalis moves out of range easily.
Karalis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wadenah is able to avoid easily.
Karalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karalis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karalis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karalis. Wadenah does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wadenah is looking to land body kicks.
Karalis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wadenah. Wadenah obviously looking to wear him down.
Wadenah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Karalis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wadenah thuds a left hand into Karalis's body.
Wadenah avoids the body shot from Karalis.
Wadenah misses with a few strikes there.
Karalis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wadenah was well out of range. Poor timing from Karalis.
Wadenah lands a nice hook to Karalis's body. Karalis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wadenah scores with a three punch combo!
Karalis misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wadenah. Karalis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karalis misses with a looping left.
Wadenah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wadenah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wadenah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wadenah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Karalis is predictable there
enabling Wadenah to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wadenah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karalis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wadenah.
Karalis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wadenah connects with a crisp jab.
Wadenah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karalis will feel that in the morning.
Karalis throws a leg kick but Wadenah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wadenah moves away.
Wadenah misses with the combination.
Wadenah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karalis.
Wadenah staying out of range there.
Karalis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wadenah throws a solid leg kick but Karalis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wadenah.
Karalis throws a solid leg kick but Wadenah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karalis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah throws a push kick but Karalis slaps the foot to one side.
Wadenah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wadenah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karalis tries to clinch there but Wadenah circles away.
Karalis thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby Jay Wadenah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wadenah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karalis's sensitive parts.
Wadenah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wadenah.
Wadenah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karalis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karalis. Wadenah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wadenah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wadenah throws a jab but it's blocked by Karalis.
Karalis swings for the body but Wadenah moves out of range.
Wadenah lands the left hand.
Karalis swings for the body but Wadenah moves out of range.
Wadenah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karalis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Wadenah.
Wadenah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karalis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wadenah is out of range and Karalis settles back down.
Karalis throws a low kick but Wadenah moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wadenah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karalis. That did some damage!
Wadenah looks to land a body kick but Karalis moved away.
Wadenah throws a right hand that Karalis ducks under and follows up with a left that Karalis also avoids with ease.
Karalis blocks a head kick by Wadenah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah tries to clinch up but Karalis circles away and keeps his distance.
Karalis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wadenah was well out of range. Poor timing from Karalis.
Karalis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karalis avoids the head kick by Wadenah.
Wadenah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karalis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wadenah moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Karalis catches Wadenah right on the button with a cross.
Wadenah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Karalis misses.
Jab, jab by Karalis - just one landing.
Wadenah misses with a wild combination.
Karalis scores with a shot to the body.
Wadenah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karalis takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheers as Karalis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wadenah doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wadenah moves out of range as Karalis strikes.
Wadenah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alysian Karalis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wadenah.
Nice uppercut there from Wadenah.
Wadenah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karalis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karalis misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karalis.
Wadenah slips under a jab from Karalis.
Karalis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karalis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karalis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wadenah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wadenah throws an overhand right that lands on Karalis's shoulder, as Karalis tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karalis. Wadenah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wadenah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Karalis. Beautiful body shot.
Karalis scores with a jab to the head.
Karalis misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Wadenah lands but Karalis takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalis misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wadenah.
Karalis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wadenah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karalis.
Karalis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wadenah throws a good cross that connects.
Karalis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wadenah manages to avoid it.
Karalis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wadenah misses with a head kick.
Wadenah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Karalis.
Karalis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karalis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wadenah lands a lovely overhand right.
Karalis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karalis misses with a low kick.
Wadenah misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karalis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karalis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wadenah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karalis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karalis avoids the body shot from Wadenah.
Karalis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Karalis. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Wadenah.
Wadenah lands a head kick!
Wadenah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karalis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wadenah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wadenah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karalis in his tracks.
Toby Jay Wadenah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wadenah thuds his shin into the meat of Karalis's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alysian Karalis.
Well Wadenah 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Jay Wadenah!
Toby Jay Wadenah took some time post fight to say the following; 'Hey man I want to say Alysian for coming to fight and good luck to my boy Julio later tonight. Hes coming for that belt.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. Doherty has chosen Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Doherty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doherty tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Doherty moves out of range of the strikes.
Doherty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Doherty.
Doherty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doherty on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Clark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doherty tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Doherty tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doherty thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a hook.
Doherty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doherty takes the fight into the clinch.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Doherty has the dominant position.
Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
Clark tries a body shot but Doherty blocks it.
Doherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doherty wants to clinch.
Doherty is looking to clinch.
Doherty drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clark can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clark is trying to maintain a safe position but Doherty gets an underhook and turns Clark into the cage.
Doherty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Doherty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doherty.
Nice combo by Doherty! Oh, that's hurt him - Clark falls to the canvas and Doherty follows him into side control.
Clark is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh Clark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A big shot lands for Doherty! That's hurt Clark! Will he recover? Doherty fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Doherty!
A relieved looking Pete Doherty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by Predator Theme. This should be a great matchup!
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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
41 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rikidozan.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan lands with a cross.
It looks like Mason Archer has been cut.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rikidozan circles away.
Rikidozan thows a leg kick but Archer checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Archer.
Rikidozan throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
Rikidozan misses with a straight right.
Rikidozan thows a body shot but no joy.
Rikidozan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rikidozan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Rikidozan counters with a low kick, right behind Archer 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rikidozan throws a leg kick which misses Archer's front leg but catches the back leg as Archer tries to avoid it.
Rikidozan lands a head kick!
Archer throws out a leg kick but Rikidozan moves out of range and Archer only half commits.
A head kick from Archer lands but Rikidozan takes it in his stride.
Rikidozan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer lands with a nice body punch.
Rikidozan lands a big head kick that sends Archer tumbling to the mat! Rikidozan takes a step backwards and waves Archer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Archer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Rikidozan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Rikidozan.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Archer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Archer motions for Rikidozan to come forward. Archer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rikidozan misses with a straight left.
Rikidozan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Archer's calf.
A slow jab from Rikidozan misses its intended target.
Rikidozan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rikidozan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Rikidozan misses.
Rikidozan misses with a body kick.
Archer cracks Rikidozan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rikidozan throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Synergy Fight Team (ACME) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rikidozan throws a shot to the body.
Rikidozan throws a big shot that misses.
Rikidozan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Archer is out of range and Rikidozan settles back down.
Rikidozan loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
Archer clobbers Rikidozan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rikidozan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan lands a nice looking body kick.
Rikidozan misses with a low kick.
Archer thumps Rikidozan with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Archer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rikidozan.
Rikidozan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rikidozan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rikidozan lunges at Archer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Archer's hand.
Archer tries to clinch up but Rikidozan circles away and keeps his distance.
Rikidozan looks to land a combination but Archer avoids it well.
Rikidozan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rikidozan moves away from the strike by Archer.
Archer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archer tries a head kick but it misses.
Rikidozan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Archer is able to avoid easily.
Rikidozan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rikidozan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rikidozan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rikidozan throws a chopping leg kick but Archer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rikidozan swinging wildly here.
Archer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer cracks the inside of Rikidozan's front leg.
Archer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rikidozan. Rikidozan obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rikidozan.
Archer lands with a cross.
Rikidozan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rikidozan blocks a head kick by Archer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rikidozan walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rikidozan.
Archer avoids the head kick by Rikidozan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuji Rikidozan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Archer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rikidozan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rikidozan misses with an uppercut.
Rikidozan throws a push kick but Archer slaps the foot to one side.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Archer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot lands for Rikidozan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Rikidozan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer blocks a head kick by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Rikidozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archer. Archer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Archer.
Archer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Archer throws a body punch but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Rikidozan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Rikidozan throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
Rikidozan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rikidozan missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Rikidozan.
Archer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rikidozan. That did some damage!
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Archer takes a swing at Rikidozan's ribcage but misses.
Rikidozan misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Rikidozan misses.
Nice shot lands for Archer.
Archer connects with a high kick.
Archer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer feints and then cracks Rikidozan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rikidozan down.
Rikidozan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Archer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Archer needs to keep his hands up - Rikidozan had a free shot at his head there.
Archer throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Archer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rikidozan momentarily.
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rikidozan under the eye.
Rikidozan misses with an uppercut
and Archer counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Rikidozan badly! Archer follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Rikidozan out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Archer finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mason Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ivanovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deal With the Devil --- Pop Evil. Chris Vaughn 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
Vaughn walks into a left hand.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaughn throws the kick towards the body but Ivanovic avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovic. Vaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaughn connects with a leg kick. Ivanovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vaughn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaughn misses the target.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Vaughn is out of range.
That kick from Vaughn tenderised Ivanovic's leg. Ivanovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaughn circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaughn throws a leg kick
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic looks to land a combination but Vaughn avoids it well.
Ivanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaughn.
It looks like Boris Ivanovic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaughn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaughn circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaughn.
Ivanovic misses with a wild combination.
Vaughn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Vaughn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Vaughn shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vaughn postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanovic's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vaughn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vaughn working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vaughn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Vaughn cracks Ivanovic with a solid left hand.
Ivanovic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vaughn is looking to advance position but Ivanovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ivanovic tries to control but Vaughn wriggling away.
Vaughn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivanovic prevents Vaughn from getting the reversal.
Ivanovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vaughn is trying to escape the mount.
Vaughn is still trying to improve position.
Ivanovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vaughn wants to hold on but Ivanovic pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vaughn tries to hold on but Ivanovic pushes him away.
Ivanovic trying to control but Vaughn is having none of it.
Vaughn is looking to improve his position but Ivanovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanovic trying to control but Vaughn is having none of it.
Ivanovic avoids the attempt from Vaughn to control.
Vaughn gets back to half guard.
Vaughn is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vaughn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vaughn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic thumps Vaughn with a low kick.
Ivanovic blocks the body kick.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vaughn counters with an outside leg kick.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughn.
Ivanovic tries to bum rush Vaughn with a series of wild strikes but Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Vaughn misses.
An inside leg kick from Ivanovic misses.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Vaughn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughn gets the takedown into side control.
Vaughn in side control, throwing shots but Ivanovic defends.
Vaughn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ivanovic some visible discomfort.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Vaughn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Ivanovic's cut.
That's time! Ivanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vaughn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanovic.
Vaughn lunges at Ivanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ivanovic's hand.
Vaughn scores with a spinning back kick!
Vaughn checks a low kick from Ivanovic.
Vaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanovic throws a combination. Vaughn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaughn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ivanovic's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vaughn avoids the body shot from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vaughn.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughn throws out the jab.
Ivanovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vaughn throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaughn's elbow.
Vaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
Vaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
Vaughn tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ivanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vaughn.
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaughn controls his hands.
Ivanovic is trying to pull guard but Vaughn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaughn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vaughn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanovic's defenses.
Ivanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaughn lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vaughn tries a knee to the head but Ivanovic blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic blocks an elbow strike.
Ivanovic dodges an elbow strike from Vaughn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaughn.
Ivanovic misses with a knee to the head.
Vaughn pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivanovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ivanovic lands a left hand.
Ivanovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Vaughn.
Vaughn lands a nice knee to the body.
Vaughn can't get the takedown.
Vaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vaughn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but Vaughn holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanovic drops back down to his feet.
Vaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vaughn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughn tries a knee to the head but Ivanovic blocks it.
Vaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chris Vaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
Ivanovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vaughn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boris Ivanovic's cut is getting worse.
Vaughn has Ivanovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vaughn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ivanovic tumbling to the mat - Vaughn dives into Ivanovic's guard.
Chris Vaughn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vaughn throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaughn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vaughn throws an elbow that misses. Ivanovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vaughn's guard. Nice move by Ivanovic!
Vaughn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ivanovic trying to hold on to Vaughn's head to control him but Vaughn postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn throwing shots but Ivanovic is blocking nicely.
Vaughn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ivanovic to regain full guard.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Vaughn tries to pass.
Vaughn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanovic has wrist control.
Vaughn content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughn works over Ivanovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Vaughn trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Ivanovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vaughn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vaughn.
Vaughn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vaughn moves into the clinch.
Ivanovic avoids the elbow strike from Vaughn, against the cage.
Vaughn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ivanovic regains guard immediately.
Vaughn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vaughn throwing strikes from guard but Ivanovic blocks nicely.
Vaughn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic is trying to keep Vaughn in close.
Vaughn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vaughn pushing down on Ivanovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vaughn working the head and body with strikes.
Ivanovic taking some punishment here, with Vaughn in his half guard.
Boris Ivanovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vaughn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Vaughn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vaughn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Vaughn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanovic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vaughn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
Jeez, Boris Ivanovic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boris Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn has hold of one of Ivanovic's legs. Ivanovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Vaughn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vaughn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic is trying to keep Vaughn in close.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vaughn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vaughn is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vaughn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanovic has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vaughn throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaughn trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Vaughn with a nice head shot there.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vaughn lands a couple of digs.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris Vaughn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vaughn stands and throws Ivanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ivanovic is trying to control Vaughn's posture but Vaughn avoids it.
Ivanovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vaughn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vaughn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ivanovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovic keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face as Vaughn controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vaughn 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Vaughn!
Our winner, Chris Vaughn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Waitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waitzel comes into the arena with Dimmu Borgir - Puritania blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Waitzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Waitzel scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Adam Kemp has been cut.
Kemp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waitzel throws a jab when Kemp was well out of range.
Kemp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kemp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kemp lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Waitzel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kemp blocks the body kick.
Kemp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Waitzel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kemp counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kemp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kemp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waitzel.
Waitzel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Shane Waitzel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waitzel 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.
Kemp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waitzel's sensitive parts.
Waitzel moves out of range of the leg kick from Kemp.
Waitzel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kemp scores with a push kick.
Waitzel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kemp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Waitzel is breathing heavily.
Kemp misses with a looping right.
Waitzel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kemp counters with a solid body kick.
Waitzel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Waitzel sprawling to the canvas! Waitzel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kemp finish him?!
Kemp drops Waitzel with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kemp follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Kemp!
Our winner, Adam Kemp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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