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SPNY 171: Velasquez - Waitzel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Williams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a leg kick but Harrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Harrison moved out of range.
Harrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams avoiding damage as Harrison throws knees to the body.
Harrison jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harrison dives on top into guard.
Williams has his foot on Harrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harrison works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking for a triangle here. Harrison is fighting it but it looks tight! Williams pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Harrison is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brian Williams!
Brian Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frank might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ball Game. Tony Frank had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Hall!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank scores with a nice right hand.
Hall tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Hall misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank blocks a body shot from Hall.
Frank lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frank has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank prevents a body shot from Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frank prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Hall.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank lands with a shot to the body.
Frank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall checks a low kick from Frank.
Hall looks to clinch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Frank blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Frank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank has picked Hall up - he's going for a ride! Frank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hall can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
Frank looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall has hold of Frank's hands but Frank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frank.
Frank thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is controlling Frank's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Frank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Hall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Frank misses with a two punch combination.
Hall tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall closes the distance but Frank moves to the side
and Frank counters with a thumping low kick.
Frank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall moves away from the strike by Frank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frank lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Frank - that landed with a thud.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
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!
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall blocks a body shot from Frank.
Hall blocking some punches.
Frank tries to stall but Hall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank prevents a body shot from Hall.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Frank blocks a body shot from Hall.
Frank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frank.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Frank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank's elbow.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank prevents a body shot from Hall.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hall closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Frank.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank throws an elbow that misses.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank wants a takedown.
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall tries to clinch up.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frank clinches.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall is leaning against Frank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank trying to land knees to the body.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Hall tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tony Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Dean Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dean Hall!
Tony Frank was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salita comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself by Eminem. Zuese Zorro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Salita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorro moves out of range as Salita strikes.
Zorro forces Salita back against the cage and clinches.
Salita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zorro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zorro pushes off an throws an elbow but Salita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zorro backwards.
Zorro trying to land knees to the body.
Salita can't find room to land a body shot as Zorro controls the action.
Salita can't find room to land a body shot as Zorro controls the action.
Salita tries to score a body lock takedown but Zorro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zorro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salita blocks it with crossed arms.
Salita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zorro's elbow.
Salita tries a body shot but Zorro blocks it.
Salita tries a body shot but Zorro blocks it.
Salita is leaning against Zorro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zorro takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salita is defending well for now.
Salita lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zorro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salita is defending well for now.
Salita lands a takedown into guard.
Salita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zorro working for submissions but it's allowed Salita to get to half guard.
Zorro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zorro keeping moving, preventing Salita from controlling successfully.
Salita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salita tries to free his leg and advance position but Zorro is retaining full guard.
Salita passes Zorro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salita is looking to take a break and control but Zorro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zorro is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro is looking for a sweep. Salita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zorro is trying to stand up here but Salita is controlling him well.
Zorro scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Salita manages to mount him!
Salita looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Salita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zorro can't escape the position.
Salita has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Salita is landing with some decent strikes but Zorro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Salita working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Salita trying to control but Zorro is having none of it.
Salita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zorro is rocked!
Zorro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zorro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salita pulls his head out easily.
Salita is trying to control the action in half guard but Zorro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro actively working from the bottom here.
Salita trying to control from half guard but Zorro is working away.
Zorro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zorro.
Salita has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salita chips away with some ground and pound.
Zorro has an active guard here but Salita has managed to pass into half guard.
Salita wants to take a breather but Zorro is having none of it.
Salita is really struggling to control Zorro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro tries to get to full guard but Salita has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zorro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zorro keeping moving, preventing Salita from controlling successfully.
Salita stopping the sweep attempt from Zorro.
Salita works over Zorro with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Salita wants to pass the guard but Zorro is keeping the position.
Salita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zorro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salita is aware though and is defending well.
Salita trying to control but Zorro is working from the bottom.
Salita pushes down on Zorro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Salita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zorro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salita throws a sloppy head kick
and Zorro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zorro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salita connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zorro scrambles back to his feet.
Zorro gets tackled into the cage by Salita. Salita maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zorro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zorro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salita's head.
Nicky Salita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salita checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zuese Zorro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zorro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salita tries to bum rush Zorro with a series of wild strikes but Zorro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zorro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salita swivels and escapes.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Salita. Those never looked like landing.
Zorro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zorro can pounce on him.
Zorro takes one to the chin there.
Zorro is still on wobbly legs! Can Salita finish him?
Zorro throws a head kick but Salita moves out of range.
Zorro seems to have recovered his senses.
Zorro moves in looking to clinch but Salita pushes him off.
Zuese Zorro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salita avoids the head kick by Zorro.
Salita bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Zorro! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salita gets to his feet and stands over Zorro, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zorro felt that one! Salita unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zorro from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Salita!
Nicky Salita seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogami Itto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tupac - Only God Can Judge Me. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ogami Itto!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles stuffs the takedown.
Itto dives in and scores a takedown into Miles's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Itto with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Itto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Itto won't allow Miles to sweep him here.
Itto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miles's guard.
Itto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Itto working over Miles with some ground and pound. Miles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miles wants to improve his position but Itto is controlling well.
Miles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miles is looking to sweep but instead, Itto has passed into half guard.
Miles tries to roll over but Itto keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miles's head.
Miles tries to get to full guard but Itto has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miles is not content to let Itto control the position.
Miles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miles trying to control from the bottom.
Itto is trying to control. Miles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itto throwing shots but Miles is blocking nicely.
Itto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Itto trying to control the pace.
Itto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Itto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Itto is looking to advance position but Miles won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itto is nestled in close to Miles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles wants to control but Itto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles tries to roll over but Itto keeps him under control.
Miles wants to control but Itto is keeping busy.
Miles tries to roll over but Itto keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Itto trying to mount his opponent but Miles defends it.
Miles is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Itto feints and then cracks Miles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miles down.
Miles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miles's guard.
Itto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Itto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles is looking to regain half guard here but Itto keeps moving and retains side control.
Itto lands an elbow.
Miles is rocked!
A big shot lands for Itto! That's hurt Miles! Will he recover? Itto fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogami Itto!
Ogami Itto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Royal Clothing Company (Laundry Available), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folignus has chosen Laces Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier misses with a double jab
and Folignus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gautier is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Folignus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gautier's calf.
Folignus throws a sloppy head kick and Gautier moves out of range easily.
Gautier just misses with a punch to the body.
Folignus throws a leg kick which misses Gautier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gautier tries to avoid it.
Pierre Gautier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gautier gets caught flat footed, as Folignus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Folignus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gautier seems keen to control Folignus's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gautier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Folignus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gautier is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Folignus trying to control from Gautier's half guard. Gautier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gautier keeping moving, preventing Folignus from controlling successfully.
Folignus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Folignus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gautier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Folignus trying to control but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Gautier keeping full guard, as Folignus tries to pass.
Folignus trying to control but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Folignus passes Gautier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus is trying to control. Gautier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Folignus prevents Gautier from standing back up.
Folignus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gautier reverses the position - he's now on top in Folignus's guard.
Folignus trying to keep a closed guard but Gautier is proving a slippery customer.
Gautier tries to stand but Folignus is controlling from the bottom.
Folignus wants to sweep here but Gautier controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Folignus is on top in guard.
Folignus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gautier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gautier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gautier!
Folignus is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Folignus looks to move to half guard but instead Gautier has passed into mount! Damn!
Folignus is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Folignus dominated that round.
That's time! Gautier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Folignus scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheers as Folignus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gautier doesn't seem phased though.
Folignus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gautier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Folignus has clasped his hands together around Gautier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gautier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gautier tries to improve position but can't.
Folignus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gautier keeps working.
Folignus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gautier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Folignus is trying to get an arm triangle but Gautier is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus trying to control the action but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Folignus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gautier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Folignus's guard! Nice work there by Gautier!
Gautier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gautier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Folignus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gautier has passed into side control.
Folignus tries to buck Gautier off but Gautier is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Folignus sneaks back into half guard.
Folignus tries to roll over but Gautier keeps him under control.
Nick Folignus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Folignus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Folignus wants to get back to full guard but Gautier has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus is desperately trying to improve his position but Gautier has a good base and remains in mount.
Gautier looking to control but Folignus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folignus can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gautier is trying to control here but Folignus has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Folignus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gautier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gautier rushes Folignus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gautier tries to work over Folignus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Folignus missing with knees to the body.
Folignus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Folignus pulls guard successfully.
Gautier won't allow Folignus to sweep him here.
Gautier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Folignus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gautier defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gautier!
Folignus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gautier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gautier and Folignus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Folignus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gautier keeps working.
Folignus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folignus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Folignus trying to control the action but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Gautier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Folignus is keen to just control but Gautier is a slippery customer.
Folignus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Folignus trying to mount his opponent but Gautier defends it.
Folignus trying to control from Gautier's half guard. Gautier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier keeping moving, preventing Folignus from controlling successfully.
Gautier wants to stand but Folignus is controlling the position.
Folignus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gautier dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Folignus is on top in guard.
Pierre Gautier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gautier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folignus defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Folignus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Folignus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Folignus!
Nick Folignus very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
215 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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32
205 lbs
27 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isamu Natsuki!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natsuki.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Natsuki is avoiding it.
Natsuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Natsuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Natsuki cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Natsuki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Natsuki blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Natsuki counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natsuki throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Natsuki is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Natsuki throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Natsuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Natsuki ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Natsuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Natsuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Natsuki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Natsuki works his way into full mount!
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Natsuki on the ground.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Natsuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Natsuki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Natsuki controlling from mount.
Natsuki is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
Natsuki is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Isamu Natsuki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Natsuki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Natsuki fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Natsuki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Natsuki down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isamu Natsuki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Natsuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Natsuki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Isamu Natsuki has been cut.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Natsuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Natsuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws a hook but Natsuki avoids it easily.
Natsuki lands a jab.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Natsuki counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Natsuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Natsuki throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson slips a straight right by Natsuki.
Anderson misses with a hook. Natsuki ducked under it nicely.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Natsuki throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Natsuki.
Anderson tries to clinch but Natsuki moves out of range.
Austin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Natsuki moved out of range.
Natsuki feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Natsuki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Natsuki is having none of it.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Natsuki trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Natsuki controls the pace.
Natsuki won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A clash of legs there as Natsuki blocks the low kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Natsuki misses its intended target.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natsuki.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson tries to clinch but Natsuki moves away
and Natsuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Natsuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Natsuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
That kick from Natsuki tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Natsuki throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Natsuki throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natsuki feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isamu Natsuki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Isamu Natsuki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Natsuki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson gets a clinch.
Natsuki blocks an uppercut.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Natsuki breaks the clinch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Natsuki is out of range.
Anderson is looking to slow Natsuki down with leg kicks.
Natsuki connects with a jab.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson pushes Natsuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Natsuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Natsuki throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Natsuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Natsuki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Natsuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Natsuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Natsuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson cracks the inside of Natsuki's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson motions for Natsuki to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Austin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Natsuki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Austin Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natsuki throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Natsuki is out of range.
Natsuki connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Natsuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Natsuki finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Natsuki from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Natsuki is one step ahead there.
Natsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natsuki preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Natsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natsuki looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Natsuki is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Isamu Natsuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natsuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isamu Natsuki.
I've got Natsuki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isamu Natsuki!
Isamu Natsuki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikal Helio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio has chosen Brazil National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Berric Dondarrion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikal Helio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dondarrion enables Helio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dondarrion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dondarrion managing to control the position.
Helio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helio stops Dondarrion from standing up.
Helio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dondarrion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Helio is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Helio trying to control but Dondarrion is working from the bottom.
Helio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Helio throws a big elbow that misses.
Helio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Helio forces his way into half guard.
Dondarrion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helio on the ground.
Helio has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dondarrion defend it? Helio steps over the head and cranks it - Dondarrion is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Helio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikal Helio!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mikal Helio waved his t-shirt featuring Sinister Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pulla Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phan Tran Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorsa's entrance music is 2Pac - Don't Get It Twisted. A fine choice. Le is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dukes of Hazard Theme Song - Waylon Jennings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pulla Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phan Tran Le!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le throws a series of punches but Sorsa avoids them all with ease.
Le tries to clinch but Sorsa is having none of it.
Le slips a jab and a cross from Sorsa.
Sorsa misses with an uppercut. Le saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Sorsa.
Le throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sorsa moves forwards but Le connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Le throws a combination that misses
and Sorsa counters with a leg kick.
Sorsa throws a jab but it's blocked by Le.
Le scores with a jab. Sorsa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Le thows a body kick. Sorsa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sorsa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Les jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Le swings for the body but Sorsa moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Le.
No joy there for Le, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Sorsa.
That kick from Sorsa tenderised Le's leg. Le is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sorsa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le swinging wildly here.
Le stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sorsa.
Sorsa lands a big head kick that sends Le tumbling to the mat! Sorsa takes a step backwards and waves Le back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Le is rocked!
It looks like Phan Tran Le has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Le.
Sorsa throws out a powerful jab.
Le on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le is still on wobbly legs! Can Sorsa finish him?
Le throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sorsa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le.
We've been informed that Le has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sorsa drops Le with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Le looks back up at him and smiles so Sorsa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sorsa looks to land a right hand but Le moved out of range.
Le checks the leg kick.
Le stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sorsa.
Sorsa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Le seems to have recovered his senses.
Sorsa fakes the leg kick and cracks Le in the body.
A head kick misses from Le.
Le on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sorsa connects with a nice looking jab.
Le cracks a nice hook into Sorsa's ribs.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Le.
Sorsa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sorsa lands a leg kick that knocks Le off balance momentarily.
Le misses with a body kick.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phan Tran Le seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorsa scores with a nice body kick.
Le lands a head kick. Sorsa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le lands a high kick!
Le looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorsa is looking to slow Le down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sorsa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sorsa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Le looks winded!
Le tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorsa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Le uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorsa.
Le throws an overhand right that lands on Sorsa's shoulder, as Sorsa tries to avoid the shot.
Sorsa throws a right and a left that Le avoids nicely.
Sorsa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sorsa misses with a straight left.
Sorsa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sorsa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le's head.
A lazy left from Le finds it's target.
Le bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sorsa's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Le blocks the low kick.
Sorsa cracks the inside of Le's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le scores with a punch to the head.
Le throws a nice head kick!
Le throws a wild body kick that Sorsa sees coming a mile off.
Le misses the body punch
and Sorsa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sorsa.
Sorsa preventing the sweep.
Sorsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Le looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sorsa 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.
Pulla Sorsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phan Tran Le's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le.
Sorsa lands with a right hand.
Le throws a series of punches but Sorsa avoids them all with ease.
Sorsa scores with a sloppy right hand. Le should have avoided that one.
A jab from Sorsa misses.
Sorsa lands with a shot to the body.
Sorsa lands an overhand right.
Sorsa misses with a leg kick.
Le misses with a left hand
and Sorsa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sorsa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Le's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sorsa tries to work over Le's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le misses with a knee to the head.
Le lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le misses with a punch to the body.
Sorsa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Le is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sorsa is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le checks a leg kick.
Le throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sorsa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sorsa throws a low kick but Le avoids it.
Sorsa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Le is out of range.
Sorsa misses with a leg kick.
Le swings for the body but Sorsa moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorsa misses the target.
Le stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sorsa.
Sorsa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sorsa lands a jab to the nose.
Le moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Le lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sorsa doesn't seem phased though.
Le chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sorsa can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorsa throws a hook but Le avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le swings for the body but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sorsa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sorsa.
Le takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sorsa throws a body kick that misses.
Le looks to land a body kick but Sorsa moved away.
Le lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Le.
Sorsa is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Le! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phan Tran Le!
Phan Tran Le decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fight Music D12. Youngblood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Linkin Park - Numb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
225 lbs
20 - 10 - 4 |
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29
218 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 4, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bones blocks a head kick by Youngblood.
Bones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with a hook. Bones ducked under it nicely.
Bones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Youngblood to score with a decent uppercut.
Bones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Youngblood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bones.
Bones scores with a sloppy right hand. Youngblood should have avoided that one.
Matt Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Youngblood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Youngblood will feel that in the morning.
Youngblood lands a jab to Bones's midsection.
Youngblood slips under a jab.
Youngblood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bones swings for the body but Youngblood moves out of range.
Bones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Youngblood sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Youngblood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Youngblood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Youngblood missing with a left hand there. Bones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Youngblood loads up on a big right hand but Bones slips the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Youngblood enables Bones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Youngblood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bones throws a big elbow that misses.
Youngblood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones.
Youngblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Youngblood controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Youngblood is trying to keep Bones in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Youngblood wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bones scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bones.
Youngblood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Youngblood. That did some damage!
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Bones shoots in but no luck this time.
Youngblood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Youngblood.
Bones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Youngblood's waist but Youngblood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youngblood misses with a head kick.
Bones sizes up Youngblood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bones.
Bones lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood throws an overhand right that lands on Bones's shoulder, as Bones tries to avoid the shot.
Bones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Youngblood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones tests Youngblood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Youngblood misses with a double jab
and Bones counters with a nice body kick.
Bones tries to land a front kick but Youngblood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones.
Bones postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones.
Bones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Youngblood is keeping the position for now.
Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Youngblood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bones postures up in Youngblood's guard and throws a big left but Youngblood blocks it.
Youngblood looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bones looking to sit in guard and control but Youngblood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bones looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bones has his foot on Youngblood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Youngblood works his way back into a safe position though.
Youngblood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Youngblood has passed into side control.
Youngblood wants to stand but Bones has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bones dominated that round.
That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Youngblood misses with a body shot.
Youngblood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bones.
Youngblood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Youngblood misses with a head kick.
Youngblood throws a head kick that misses.
Youngblood has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Youngblood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Youngblood 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.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.
Youngblood scores with a head kick. Bones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Bones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Youngblood wants to stand but Bones is controlling the position.
Bones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Youngblood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bones landing with the ground and pound.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Youngblood has wrist control.
Jonny Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Youngblood trying to keep a closed guard but Bones is proving a slippery customer.
Bones trying to control but Youngblood is working from the bottom.
Bones cracks Youngblood with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Youngblood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bones's guard.
Bones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Youngblood is aware though and is defending well.
Bones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Youngblood!
Bones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bones controlling the pace for now.
Youngblood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Youngblood is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones misses with a head shot.
Youngblood is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Youngblood blocking the ground and pound.
Bones lands a big elbow.
Youngblood is bucking up trying to escape but Bones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Youngblood wants to control but Bones is having none of it.
Bones looking to finish Youngblood with some ground and pound. This is bad for Youngblood!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Youngblood because Bones loaded up on that one.
Bones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bones with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones throws some wild stikes that Youngblood manages to avoid easily.
Bones is landing with some decent strikes but Youngblood is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Youngblood is bucking up trying to escape but Bones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bones is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Youngblood goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Bones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonny Bones!
Jonny Bones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Matt Youngblood spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be BACK'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Waitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Velasquez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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257 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Velasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Waitzel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Waitzel looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Waitzel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez with a nice cross.
Waitzel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waitzel scores with the left hand. Velasquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Waitzel clinches.
Velasquez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waitzel is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waitzel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waitzel pushes Velasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Waitzel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velasquez misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waitzel.
Waitzel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waitzel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waitzel's elbow.
Waitzel swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Velasquez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Waitzel tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velasquez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Velasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Waitzel controls the action.
Waitzel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Waitzel.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez looking to stall.
Waitzel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waitzel tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Waitzel back against the cage.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waitzel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Waitzel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez gets through Waitzel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waitzel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waitzel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waitzel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waitzel takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Waitzel.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waitzel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waitzel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waitzel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Waitzel on the inside.
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez misses with some punches.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waitzel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Velasquez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Waitzel is unloading with more strikes now! Velasquez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Waitzel!
Shane Waitzel is the new heavyweight champion!
Shane Waitzel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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