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SPNY 195: O Conghaile - Duddy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Vilkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Safri Duo - Played A Live. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Dill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Vilkas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vilkas looks to clinch
and Dill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dill moves in looking to clinch but Vilkas pushes him off.
Vilkas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vilkas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vilkas moves in looking to clinch but Dill pushes him off.
Dill darts in and clinches Vilkas up against the cage.
Dill breaks from the clinch.
Vilkas gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dill tries to roll over but Vilkas keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilkas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dill has hold of Vilkas's hands but Vilkas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vilkas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dill is looking to escape.
Dill regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vilkas.
Dill seems keen to control Vilkas's posture.
Vilkas trying to control but Dill is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Vilkas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vilkas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dill did well to prevent Vilkas getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vilkas lands a nice short elbow.
Vilkas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vilkas controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas lands a nice shot to the head.
Vilkas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dill is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilkas lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilkas trying to control but Dill is having none of it.
Vilkas controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Vilkas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vilkas has managed to clinch.
Dill crunches a lovely knee into Vilkas's ribcage.
Vilkas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilkas tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vilkas throws a sloppy head kick
and Dill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dill tries to bum rush Vilkas with a series of wild strikes but Vilkas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vilkas has Dill up against the cage in a clinch.
Dill lands a good knee to the midsection. Vilkas won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Dill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dill is trying to pull guard but Vilkas has him pressed against the cage.
Vilkas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vilkas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vilkas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dill as he jumps to the side.
Dill gets caught napping as Vilkas dives in and scores a takedown. Dill manages to retain guard.
Dill keeping moving, preventing Vilkas from controlling successfully.
Vilkas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dill wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilkas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vilkas has a takedown stuffed.
Dill shoots in for a double leg but Vilkas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vilkas in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dill lands with an overhand left.
Dill slips a jab and a cross from Vilkas.
Vilkas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mark Dill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Vilkas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas tries to clinch
and Dill counters with a stiff right hand.
Dill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vilkas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vilkas gets to his feet. Dill looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vilkas tries to clinch there but Dill circles away.
Vilkas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dill defends well and Vilkas ends up having to push Dill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dill creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vilkas's defenses.
Vilkas has picked Dill up - he's going for a ride! Vilkas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dill gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dill wants to stand but Vilkas is controlling the position.
Vilkas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dill 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Vilkas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vilkas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vilkas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vilkas gets to his feet - Dill follows without any prompting.
Dill has a takedown stuffed.
Dill swings for the body but Vilkas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vilkas. Those never looked like landing.
Dill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilkas has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vilkas.
Dill moves into range and clinches up with Vilkas.
Dill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkas tries to clinch up
letting Dill counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas throws a sloppy head kick
and Dill counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilkas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dill's waist but Dill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vilkas off to one side.
Mark Dill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Vilkas.
Vilkas misses with a kick to the body
and Dill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilkas thinking.
Dill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vilkas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dill unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vilkas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dill ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dill keeping moving, preventing Vilkas from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dill wants to get back to his feet but Vilkas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vilkas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Steven Vilkas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vilkas.
Vilkas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dill as he avoids it easily.
Vilkas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vilkas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vilkas throws a sloppy head kick
and Dill counters with a body kick.
Vilkas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilkas stuffs the takedown attempt from Dill. Dill gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Dill is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dill throws a nice head kick!
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 Mark Dill.
I think Vilkas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Vilkas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Bonnano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Corre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Salvatore Bonnano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salvatore Bonnano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Corre!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonnano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corre to the mat! Corre manages to get full guard.
Bonnano trying to control the position from guard on top but Corre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonnano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corre on the ground.
Corre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bonnano scores with a takedown into Corre's guard.
Corre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corre keeping full guard, as Bonnano tries to pass.
Bonnano is working hard here to advance position.
Bonnano wants to control from the top but Corre keeps moving.
Corre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonnano manages to get himself to full guard.
Bonnano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonnano, up you get!
Bonnano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Corre enables Bonnano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corre pulls Bonnano in close to prevent any damage.
Bonnano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonnano trying to control the position from guard on top but Corre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonnano wants to stand and escape but instead Corre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bonnano 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corre throwing strikes but missing.
Bonnano can't keep his opponent in guard - Corre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corre stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bonnano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bonnano is thwarting Corre's attempts to control the position.
Corre controlling the position for now.
Bonnano content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corre pulls Bonnano in close to prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricky Corre hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bonnano throws a head kick that misses.
Bonnano wants to clinch
and Corre counters with a head kick. That will keep Bonnano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonnano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonnano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Bonnano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bonnano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bonnano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bonnano trying to control the position but Corre is working away.
Corre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bonnano is looking for a sweep. Corre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corre passes into side control, despite Bonnano's attempt to control the position.
Corre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonnano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corre working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bonnano tries to buck Corre off but Corre is having none of it.
Corre decides to stand back up.
Bonnano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Corre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonnano is fighting to break Corre's control of his arms but Corre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Corre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bonnano doesn't defend quickly enough and Corre has managed to lock this one up! Can Bonnano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Corre on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Corre!
Ricky Corre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wolfram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valakas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Coolio - Gangster's Paradise. Wolfram has chosen Rakim- Guess Who's Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jay Wolfram has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Valakas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Wolfram!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valakas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wolfram is not content to let Valakas control the position.
Wolfram stops Valakas from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing that Valakas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wolfram parries the strikes from Valakas easily there. Valakas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wolfram to escape.
Valakas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valakas throws an elbow but Wolfram slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfram is looking for a sweep.
Wolfram is trying to buck Valakas off.
Valakas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valakas wants to control but Wolfram is keeping him busy.
Wolfram is trying to control Valakas's posture but Valakas avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valakas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valakas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolfram is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolfram takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wolfram defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valakas trying to control the action but Wolfram is working from the bottom.
Wolfram dodges the ground and pound from Valakas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wolfram sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wolfram is looking to escape.
Valakas uses his free foot to push down on Wolfram's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wolfram.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valakas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valakas wants to finish this one by submission but Wolfram is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valakas.
Valakas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valakas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wolfram blocking the ground and pound.
Valakas landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfram blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfram working to try and regain half guard.
Wolfram tries to hold on but Valakas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Valakas dominated that round.
That's time! Valakas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolfram slips a jab from Valakas.
Wolfram throws a jab when Valakas was well out of range.
Wolfram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valakas momentarily.
Valakas blocks a jab.
Wolfram misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valakas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolfram misses the jab.
Wolfram misses with a straight right.
Wolfram throws a nice looking combination but Valakas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfram thows a body shot but no joy.
Jay Wolfram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Wolfram.
Wolfram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valakas checks it well.
Valakas connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfram throws a solid leg kick but Valakas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolfram.
Wolfram slips under a jab.
Wolfram throws an off balance right hand
and Valakas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valakas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valakas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wolfram dives on top into guard.
Valakas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valakas controlling Wolfram's posture.
Wolfram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valakas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Valakas is tightening it up a little... Wolfram has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wolfram reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wolfram taps out! Nice BJJ there by Valakas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fabricio Valakas!
In his post fight interview, Fabricio Valakas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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144 lbs
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135 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Pettis circles away easily
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Corkhill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Corkhill.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Jay Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiran Corkhill.
Corkhill has his takedown stuffed
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Corkhill backing up. Corkhill nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Corkhill fails with the takedown
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Corkhill backing up. Corkhill nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Corkhill backing up. Corkhill nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes.
Corkhill with a poor takedown
and Pettis counters with a series of strikes. Corkhill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corkhill's coach down at Morbid Conditioning School $350 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corkhill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Corkhill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pettis did well to prevent Corkhill getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corkhill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pettis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corkhill wants to control but Pettis is keeping him busy.
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.
Corkhill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corkhill seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pettis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Keiran Corkhill!
A very excited looking Keiran Corkhill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jay Pettis had this to say: 'Next Time!! God bless'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Papy Abedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Also Zarathustra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zarathustra has chosen Red Birds Will Fly Out Of The East And Destroy Paris In A Night as his entrance music. Also Zarathustra struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Also Zarathustra 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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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papy Abedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Also Zarathustra!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abedi thows a body shot but no joy.
Abedi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zarathustra has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Abedi tries to clinch up but Zarathustra circles away and keeps his distance.
Zarathustra throws a looping overhand right but Abedi ducks down to avoid it.
Zarathustra misses with a looping left.
Abedi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abedi looking to pass the guard.
Abedi passes Zarathustra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abedi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zarathustra keeps working.
Zarathustra is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abedi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zarathustra trying to control here.
Abedi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Papy Abedi just wasn't active enough.
Abedi lands an overhand right.
Abedi dives in and grabs Zarathustra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zarathustra pushes down on Abedi's head and hops out.
Zarathustra takes one on the button.
It looks like Also Zarathustra has been cut.
Zarathustra fails to land with a series of punches.
Abedi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zarathustra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zarathustra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Zarathustra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zarathustra. Abedi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abedi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abedi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zarathustra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papy Abedi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abedi lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abedi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zarathustra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Abedi misses.
Abedi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Also Zarathustra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Abedi as Zarathustra shoots in.
Abedi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zarathustra circles away.
Abedi fails with a takedown attempt.
Zarathustra thows a body shot but no joy.
Abedi fails to land the takedown.
Abedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zarathustra is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zarathustra throws a wild body kick that Abedi sees coming a mile off.
Abedi is looking to slow Zarathustra down with leg kicks.
Zarathustra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abedi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zarathustra thinking.
Zarathustra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zarathustra takes a swing at Abedi's ribcage but misses.
Abedi scores with a one two! Zarathustra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abedi throws an overhand right that lands on Zarathustra's shoulder, as Zarathustra tries to avoid the shot.
Zarathustra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Zarathustra.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abedi misses with a body shot.
Abedi throws a hook but Zarathustra avoids it easily.
Abedi dives in and grabs Zarathustra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zarathustra pushes down on Abedi's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papy Abedi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Also Zarathustra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zarathustra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abedi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zarathustra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zarathustra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abedi rather than just go for the knockout.
Zarathustra looks to score with a jab to the body but Abedi is just out of range.
Abedi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zarathustra on his heels. He'll look to pass Zarathustra's guard now, I'm sure.
Zarathustra 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abedi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zarathustra can't keep his opponent in guard - Abedi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abedi with the ground and pound but Zarathustra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra can't keep his opponent in guard - Abedi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abedi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zarathustra keeps working.
Abedi works his way into full mount!
Abedi controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra is working to get back to half guard.
Zarathustra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Abedi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abedi controlling his opponent.
Abedi is landing with some decent strikes but Zarathustra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Abedi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abedi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zarathustra?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abedi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abedi wants to control the pace but Zarathustra is squirming around nicely.
Zarathustra is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abedi controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papy Abedi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Also Zarathustra's cut.
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. 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.
Abedi wants to clinch up but Zarathustra keeps it at a distance.
Abedi moves out of range as Zarathustra strikes.
Zarathustra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zarathustra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abedi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zarathustra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abedi.
Zarathustra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zarathustra looks to score with a jab to the body but Abedi is just out of range.
Abedi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zarathustra as he jumps to the side.
Zarathustra throws out a powerful jab.
Zarathustra takes one to the chin there.
Abedi cracks Zarathustra with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papy Abedi is winning the standup battle so far.
Zarathustra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abedi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zarathustra scrambles back to his feet.
Abedi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zarathustra eats them both and turns towards Abedi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abedi wants to clinch up but Zarathustra keeps it at a distance.
Abedi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zarathustra misses with a takedown attempt - Abedi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zarathustra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra takes a swing at Abedi's ribcage but misses.
Abedi shoots in and drives through. Zarathustra sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papy Abedi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abedi avoids the body shot from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zarathustra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abedi is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abedi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Abedi wants to control but Zarathustra is keeping him busy.
Abedi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Papy Abedi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Abedi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Also Zarathustra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abedi moves into range and clinches up with Zarathustra.
Zarathustra misses with some punches.
Zarathustra jumps guard but Abedi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zarathustra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zarathustra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abedi.
Abedi misses with a takedown attempt - Zarathustra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zarathustra throws a right and a left that Abedi avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra lands with a shot to the body.
Abedi misses with a takedown attempt - Zarathustra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abedi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abedi is keen to just control but Zarathustra is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papy Abedi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abedi is just content to waste time from the top position. Zarathustra takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papy Abedi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abedi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papy Abedi!
A very excited looking Papy Abedi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamanula's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Zane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alexisonfire - Mailbox Arson. Seth Zane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamiwe Kamanula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Zane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Zane moves out of range easily.
Kamanula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that Zane semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Kamanula. No joy for Zane on that attempt.
Zane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamanula avoids it really well and circles away.
Zane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamanula. Kamanula obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Zane moves out of range.
Zane takes one to the chin there.
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!
Kamanula throws a head kick but Zane moves out of range.
Kamanula lands a head kick. Zane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zane tries for a takedown but Kamanula circles away easily
and Kamanula counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamanula.
Tamiwe Kamanula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Zane.
Kamanula working Zane over with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamanula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamanula lands a good knee to the midsection. Zane won't want to take too many of those.
Zane looks winded!
Kamanula landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamanula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamanula lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zane blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Kamanula lands a big head kick that sends Zane tumbling to the mat! Kamanula takes a step backwards and waves Zane back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zane is rocked!
Zane blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
We've been told by Kamanula's head coaches at ROCK-A-FELLA FIGHT CLUB that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Zane moves out of range easily.
Zane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamanula but Kamanula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamanula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamanula lands a big head kick that sends Zane tumbling to the mat! Kamanula takes a step backwards and waves Zane back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zane is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamanula finish him?
A head kick by Kamanula misses
and Zane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamanula won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Who's going to make the next move?
Zane seems to have recovered his senses.
Zane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kamanula is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zane off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane turns into Kamanula and is now in his guard.
Zane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Tamiwe Kamanula wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamanula as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamanula lands a big head kick that sends Zane tumbling to the mat! Kamanula takes a step backwards and waves Zane back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zane blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Zane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamanula pinned against the cage. Kamanula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tamiwe Kamanula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Zane moves out of range.
Zane avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
A head kick by Kamanula misses
and Zane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kamanula!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamanula controls the position for a moment.
Kamanula is looking to regain half guard here but Zane keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamiwe Kamanula dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kamanula lands a nice shot that snaps Zane's head back.
A head kick misses from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses
and Zane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zane trying to mount his opponent but Kamanula defends it.
Kamanula makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kamanula misses with a hook.
Kamanula loads up on a big right hand but Zane slips the punch.
Zane blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Zane moves out of range.
Kamanula scores with a head kick. Zane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zane misses with a takedown
and Kamanula counters with a low kick, right behind Zane 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane fails with the takedown
and Kamanula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kamanula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamanula tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamiwe Kamanula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamanula looks to throw the jab but Zane is out of range.
Zane avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
Zane takes one to the side of the head.
Seth Zane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Zane moves out of range easily.
Zane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamanula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zane somewhat.
Tamiwe Kamanula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Zane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Zane moves out of range easily.
Zane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kamanula counters with a big head kick but Zane shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamanula lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zane avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamanula.
Kamanula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zane can do to turn this around?
Kamanula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zane. That did some damage!
Zane checks the leg kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Zane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane is thwarting Kamanula's attempts to control the position.
Zane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamanula is just riding it out for now. Zane eventually gives up the hold.
Zane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamanula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zane is trying for a kimura here. Kamanula looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zane wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Zane!
During a confident post fight interview, Seth Zane 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morgan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fat Lip. Smith has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morgan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith holds on to Morgan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Morgan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Morgan trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morgan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at immortals inform us that Smith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morgan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Morgan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Morgan wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ceasar Morgan just wasn't active enough.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Morgan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morgan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morgan passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to buck Morgan off.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan has hold of Smith's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Smith tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Morgan cranks the arm and Smith screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Smith, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ceasar Morgan!
An out of breath Ceasar Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Peter Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phan Tran Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le comes to the cage accompanied by Dukes of Hazard Theme Song - Waylon Jennings. Washington has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music. Gary Washington will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phan Tran Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Washington!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Gary Washington has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Washington tries to clinch but Le moves away
and Le counters with a big head kick but Washington shrugs it off.
Washington lands a jab to Le's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington scores with a punch to the head.
Le has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Le walks into a left hand.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le throws a body kick that misses.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Le takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le under the eye.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Washington defending well as Le loads up on a big left hand.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Le seems unphased.
Le throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Le lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Le lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Le.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Le dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
Le lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Gary Washington's cut even more.
Le blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Le lands an elbow that stopped Washington in his tracks for a moment.
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 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Washington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Washington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Le lands a damaging elbow.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Le blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington has hold of one of Le's legs. Le is fighting the takedown attempt but Washington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Le might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Le looking to control.
Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Washington tries to clinch but Le moves out of range.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington tries to clinch up but Le circles away and keeps his distance.
Gary Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le takes one on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Le takes a shot to the head.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Le is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Le avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Le blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le lands an elbow just above Washington 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Le lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Gary Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le.
Le lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Le's face.
Le softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Le looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Le lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Le.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le's elbow.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Le ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le moves out of range of the strikes.
Le throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Le circles away.
Washington might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le circles away.
Phan Tran Le has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Washington.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Le holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le lands an elbow inside.
Gary Washington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le.
Le lands a body shot in the clinch.
Le gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gary Washington's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phan Tran Le!
Phan Tran Le decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the name as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Melo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Melo throws a leg kick but Mann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mann throws a body punch but Melo moves out of range.
Melo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mann is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mann thows a body shot but no joy.
Melo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mann.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Mann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melo.
Mann throws a lazy uppercut
and Melo counters with a head kick. That will keep Mann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Melo throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann takes a swing at Melo's ribcage but misses.
Melo moves out of range as Mann throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Melo.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melo throws out a leg kick but Mann moves out of range and Melo only half commits.
Mann misses with a hook to the body
and Melo counters with a nice body kick.
Melo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mann swinging wildly here.
Melo throws a front kick that sends Mann stumbling back into the cage.
Mann is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Melo thuds his shin into the meat of Mann's side.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melo moves away.
Melo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melo manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mark Mann has been cut.
Mann throws a shot from downtown. Melo moves away and avoids it.
Mann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo is looking to slow Mann down with leg kicks.
Melo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Mann.
Melo is looking to land body kicks.
Melo throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
A jab from Mann misses.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Melo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
Melo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Melo cracks Mann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mann is rocked!
Mann throws a leg kick
and Melo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Mann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Melo - that's a beauty! Mann is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Melo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Felipe Melo!
Felipe Melo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Shit , that was a tough fight.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Conghaile comes to the cage accompanied by The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Duddy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conghaile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like John Duddy has been cut.
Duddy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Duddy throws a chopping leg kick but O Conghaile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Conghaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
O Conghaile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duddy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duddy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Conghaile. That did some damage!
Duddy tries to work over O Conghaile's front leg with a kick but O Conghaile checks it.
O Conghaile avoids the head kick by Duddy.
O Conghaile thows a body shot but no joy.
O Conghaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duddy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duddy tries to throw a body punch but O Conghaile avoids it by throwing Duddy back against the cage.
O Conghaile tries a body shot but Duddy blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Conghaile.
O Conghaile tries to work over Duddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duddy is looking to break free of the clinch but O Conghaile has double underhooks.
Duddy misses with some punches.
O Conghaile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duddy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from O Conghaile fails to land.
Duddy has O Conghaile pressed against the cage, preventing O Conghaile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duddy wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile tries to work over Duddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Conghaile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
Duddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duddy.
A short uppercut from O Conghaile.
Duddy looking to stall.
O Conghaile is stalling here.
Duddy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Conghaile to keep the fight standing.
O Conghaile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
Duddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Conghaile prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from O Conghaile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duddy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Conghaile is keeping busy.
Duddy lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
O Conghaile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Conghaile is fighting off a takedown attempt but Duddy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip O Conghaile to the mat. O Conghaile regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Duddy looks winded!
O Conghaile has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duddy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
O Conghaile can't do much from the bottom here.
O Conghaile tries to bench press Duddy off him but Duddy keeps the position.
O Conghaile is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Duddy off and has taken his back!
O Conghaile missing with strikes.
O Conghaile missing with punches from the back.
Duddy wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
O Conghaile is looking to take a break and control but Duddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Conghaile not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O Conghaile passes into side control, despite Duddy's attempt to control the position.
O Conghaile controls the position from side control.
Duddy parries the strikes from O Conghaile easily there. O Conghaile is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duddy to escape.
O Conghaile wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duddy keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy regains half guard.
Duddy is controlling O Conghaile's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Duddy is looking to control O Conghaile's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duddy avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duddy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Conghaile.
Duddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Conghaile stands and steps away. Duddy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Duddy moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oisin O Conghaile dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duddy throws a nice looking combination but O Conghaile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Conghaile lands a two punch combo.
O Conghaile throws a push kick but Duddy slaps the foot to one side.
Duddy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duddy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Conghaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as O Conghaile blocks the leg kick.
Duddy misses with a leg kick
and O Conghaile makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duddy scores with a sloppy right hand. O Conghaile should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Conghaile tries a low kick but Duddy avoids it.
O Conghaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duddy misses with a low kick.
Duddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Conghaile has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Duddy lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Conghaile doesn't seem phased though.
O Conghaile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Duddy wants to clinch.
Duddy works O Conghaile's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy closes the distance and clinches up with O Conghaile, looking for a takedown. Duddy pushes O Conghaile against the cage but O Conghaile circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Duddy.
O Conghaile wants to clinch up but Duddy keeps it at a distance.
O Conghaile cracks Duddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
Duddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile is looking to land body kicks.
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
O Conghaile moves out of range as Duddy throws a body kick.
Duddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as O Conghaile checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Duddy blocks the low kick.
Duddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Conghaile throws a sloppy head kick and Duddy moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile throws a nice looking combination but Duddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duddy lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Conghaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Conghaile blocks a jab.
Duddy moves out of range of the body kick.
John Duddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
Oisin O Conghaile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Duddy blocks the leg kick.
Duddy missing with a left hand there. O Conghaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duddy with a poor takedown
and O Conghaile counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duddy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duddy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Conghaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duddy.
Duddy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duddy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile 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.
Duddy avoids the head kick by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duddy wants to clinch.
Duddy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Duddy moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duddy.
Duddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Conghaile's hands.
Duddy cracks O Conghaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duddy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Duddy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duddy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Conghaile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Conghaile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duddy. Duddy obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duddy scores with a nice body kick.
Duddy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Conghaile if he has to take too many more of those.
Duddy throws a leg kick which misses O Conghaile's front leg but catches the back leg as O Conghaile tries to avoid it.
Duddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Conghaile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duddy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Conghaile tries to avoid it but Duddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Conghaile to the ground. O Conghaile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oisin O Conghaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Duddy.
Duddy misses with a head kick.
Duddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy drives through and clinches with O Conghaile against the cage.
Duddy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duddy stalling in the clinch but O Conghaile improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Duddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Conghaile misses with a head kick.
O Conghaile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duddy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duddy misses with a kick to the body.
O Conghaile throws a push kick but Duddy slaps the foot to one side.
Duddy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
O Conghaile moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duddy trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Conghaile wants to stand but Duddy is controlling the position.
Duddy trying to control but O Conghaile is working from the bottom.
Duddy looking to pass the guard.
O Conghaile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Duddy trying to control the action but O Conghaile is working from the bottom.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
O Conghaile is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile trying to hold on to Duddy's head to control him but Duddy postures up.
O Conghaile looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duddy is looking for a kimura but O Conghaile is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duddy to get the leverage.
Duddy wants to work for an arm triangle but O Conghaile is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duddy stops O Conghaile from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy uses his free foot to push down on O Conghaile's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for O Conghaile.
O Conghaile is controlling an arm, preventing Duddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Duddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Conghaile is looking to escape.
Duddy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Conghaile haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duddy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O Conghaile's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duddy trying to control but O Conghaile is having none of it.
O Conghaile manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy wants to pass the guard but O Conghaile is defending well.
O Conghaile is trying to stand up here but Duddy is controlling him well.
Duddy is looking for a kimura here.
O Conghaile is looking to get back to is feet but Duddy passes into side control.
O Conghaile tries to bench press Duddy off him but Duddy keeps the position.
Duddy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Conghaile is looking to regain half guard here but Duddy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy tries to move into full mount but can't pass O Conghaile's legs.
O Conghaile throws Duddy to one side and escapes!
John Duddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Conghaile misses with a low kick.
Duddy lands a jab.
O Conghaile misses with a body shot.
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Duddy shoots in looking for a takedown but O Conghaile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duddy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duddy feints and then cracks O Conghaile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Conghaile down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Conghaile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duddy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Conghaile walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from O Conghaile.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Duddy really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Duddy with that takedown attempt.
Duddy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from O Conghaile misses.
O Conghaile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duddy.
A jab lands there for Duddy.
Duddy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duddy 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.
O Conghaile throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
O Conghaile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Conghaile scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Duddy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Conghaile checks a low kick from Duddy.
Duddy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Duddy blocks a head kick by O Conghaile.
Duddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Conghaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duddy connects with a solid leg kick.
O Conghaile looks for the body kick but Duddy saw that one coming.
Duddy pushes O Conghaile up against the cage in a clinch.
Duddy has clasped his hands together around O Conghaile's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Duddy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Conghaile tries to buck Duddy off but Duddy is having none of it.
O Conghaile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Duddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Conghaile managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duddy.
O Conghaile is looking to reverse the position.
O Conghaile is trying to control Duddy's posture but Duddy avoids it.
Duddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Conghaile keeps working.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Duddy trying to control the position but O Conghaile is working away.
Duddy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
O Conghaile manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Conghaile manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Conghaile pulls Duddy in close to prevent any damage.
Duddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duddy stands up and waves to O Conghaile to follow him.
Duddy throws out a leg kick but O Conghaile moves out of range and Duddy only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Conghaile lands an overhand right.
Duddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Conghaile.
Duddy scores with a hook to the body. O Conghaile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duddy throws a hook but O Conghaile avoids it easily.
O Conghaile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Conghaile tests Duddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oisin O Conghaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Conghaile avoids the head kick by Duddy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Conghaile misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from O Conghaile.
Duddy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duddy, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Duddy dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Duddy lands a jab to the head.
O Conghaile gets tackled into the cage by Duddy. Duddy maintains the clinch.
O Conghaile lands a hook that snaps the head of Duddy backwards.
O Conghaile presses Duddy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duddy has O Conghaile pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O Conghaile manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
O Conghaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duddy up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Conghaile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Conghaile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
O Conghaile tries a body shot but Duddy blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Conghaile lands a left hand.
O Conghaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Duddy.
Duddy tries to break the clinch but O Conghaile is controlling the position.
O Conghaile has a couple of punches blocked by Duddy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Conghaile taking a breather.
O Conghaile looking to throw knees to the head but Duddy is blocking nicely.
O Conghaile landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Conghaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Duddy.
O Conghaile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Conghaile just leaning against Duddy, taking a breather.
Duddy trying to control the position but instead, O Conghaile has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duddy into the cage.
O Conghaile lands a right hand.
O Conghaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duddy tries to score a body lock takedown but O Conghaile shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Conghaile missing with knees to the body.
Oisin O Conghaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from O Conghaile on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Conghaile.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duddy tries to break free but O Conghaile pushes him back against the cage.
Duddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Conghaile has a couple of punches blocked by Duddy.
O Conghaile lands a nice uppercut.
O Conghaile lands a nice uppercut.
O Conghaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Conghaile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Conghaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duddy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by O Conghaile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from O Conghaile finds it's way through Duddy's defenses.
That has opened up John Duddy's cut even more.
Duddy sizes up O Conghaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Oisin O Conghaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Duddy.
O Conghaile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duddy.
Duddy throws a front kick aimed at O Conghaile's knee but O Conghaile avoids it well.
O Conghaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O Conghaile pushes Duddy up against the cage in a clinch.
Duddy blocks a body shot from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duddy is trying to break the clinch but O Conghaile is controlling him.
O Conghaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Duddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Conghaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
John Duddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile tries to work over Duddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duddy looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Conghaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Duddy.
O Conghaile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duddys head.
Duddy working aggressively here.
Come on O Conghaile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
O Conghaile lands a body shot.
Duddy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
O Conghaile effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Conghaile swings wildly with an uppercut but Duddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Conghaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oisin O Conghaile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duddy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Duddy!
In his post fight interview, John Duddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Oisin O Conghaile had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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