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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achmed Terrorist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevie McGordon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Achmed Terrorist's chin.
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174 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie McGordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Achmed Terrorist!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrorist moves into range and clinches up with McGordon.
McGordon tightens his grip and picks Terrorist up, before dumping him to the ground. Terrorist manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGordon trying to control but Terrorist is working from the bottom.
McGordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Terrorist is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, McGordon has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Terrorist taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevie McGordon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Wieceslaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emery Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joachim Wieceslaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emery Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin slips a jab from Wieceslaw.
Devlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wieceslaw takes a swing at Devlin's ribcage but misses.
Wieceslaw throws a big shot that misses.
Devlin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wieceslaw throws a big shot that misses.
Devlin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Devlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wieceslaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Devlin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devlin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wieceslaw did well to prevent Devlin getting side control.
Devlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wieceslaw's head.
Wieceslaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Devlin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieceslaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Devlin.
Devlin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Devlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Devlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wieceslaw is just riding it out for now. Devlin eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Devlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wieceslaw's head.
Wieceslaw is looking to improve his position.
Devlin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Devlin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wieceslaw defend it? Devlin steps over the head and cranks it - Wieceslaw is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Devlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emery Devlin!
Our winner, Emery Devlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Pease (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton Pease!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jax Teller!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller clobbers Pease with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pease falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teller counters with a left to the body.
Teller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pease.
Teller connects with the punch.
Teller lands a nice looking body shot.
Teller cracks Pease with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Teller. That snapped Pease's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pease feinted with a counter takedown.
Pease misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Pease misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pease throws a series of punches but Teller moves out of range.
Teller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pease moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pease shoots in but no luck this time.
Pease takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pease tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pease missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pease misses with a takedown attempt
and Pease takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pease tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teller swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Pease. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pease takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Teller - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pease has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teller finds it's way round the side to connect with Pease's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pease misses with a two punch combination.
Teller lands a jab to the head.
Pease walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teller tests Pease's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pease looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pease scores with a head kick. Teller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jax Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pease drops his hands momentarily and Teller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pease throws a lazy head kick
and Teller counters by clinching up.
Pease is trying to drag Teller to the mat but Teller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Teller slows down the pace here.
Teller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Teller.
Teller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pease has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Teller is struggling to control the position.
Teller lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pease blocks an uppercut.
Teller pushes Pease back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pease seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teller can turn it around.
Teller has Pease pressed against the cage, preventing Pease from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teller lands a right hand.
Pease blocks an uppercut.
Pease drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Teller. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pease throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Teller checks a low kick from Pease.
Pease misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pease. Pease obviously looking to wear him down.
Pease has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pease there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pease tries to clinch up
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller scores with a body shot.
Teller connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teller.
Teller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Teller cracks Pease with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Teller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pease stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teller avoids the body shot from Pease.
Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pease shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pease takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pease.
Teller scores with the left hand. Pease knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller connects with a body shot that sends Pease's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pease looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pease takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pease fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jax Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pease looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teller lands a nice looking body shot.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pease is looking to clinch.
Pease throws a chopping leg kick but Teller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pease changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teller tries to avoid it but Pease manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teller to the ground. Teller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pease tries to close the distance and clinch but Teller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teller connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller stuffs the takedown attempt from Pease. Pease gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Pease. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teller digs a good hook to Pease's body.
Pease looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well.
Teller punishes Pease's body with a nice straight punch.
Teller lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller throws a good cross that connects.
Pease takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pease swinging wildly here.
Pease misses with a combination
and Teller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Teller. No joy for Pease on that attempt.
Teller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pease back to the cage. Teller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Dalton Pease has been cut.
Teller lands a nice hook to Pease's body. Pease takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pease moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Teller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pease drives through and clinches with Teller against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller gets through Pease's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pease has Teller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pease looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pease has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Pease. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller has Pease pressed against the cage, preventing Pease from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pease backwards.
Pease looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Teller tries to throw a body punch but Pease avoids it by throwing Teller back against the cage.
A short left from Teller.
Teller avoiding damage as Pease throws knees to the body.
Teller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Teller.
Pease jumps guard but Teller stands there with Pease around his waist. Pease gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teller lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Teller scores with a shot to the side of Pease's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Teller.
Teller lands a hook that snaps the head of Pease backwards.
Pease has Teller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pease takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Teller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Teller.
Pease is rocked!
A short left from Teller.
Oh Pease is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Teller - that landed with a thud.
Teller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Teller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pease tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Teller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pease tries to pull guard but Teller won't allow it.
Teller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teller lands a right hand.
Teller lands a big right hand that drops Pease! The killer instinct kicks in and Teller finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Teller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Teller!
A victorious Jax Teller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villak Martinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deathlike Silencce - Next to your grave. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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240 lbs
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247 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Villak Martinson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Overeem staying out of range there.
Overeem throwing a counter right hand but Martinson manages to avoid it.
Overeem tries to clinch
and Martinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinson misses with an uppercut.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinson dodges the punch combination from Overeem.
Martinson misses the jab.
Overeem tries to counter by clinching up but Martinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martinson connects with a body shot.
Martinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overeem moves out of range as Martinson strikes.
Martinson cracks Overeem with an open hand slap.
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!
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Martinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Overeem throws a head kick that half lands.
Overeem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinson.
Martinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
Martinson taking a breather.
Martinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinson.
Martinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Overeem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overeem.
Overeem looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinson manages to break the clinch.
Overeem misses with a double jab.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Overeem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Overeem clinches up with Martinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Overeem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinson lands with a light punch inside.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem taking a breather.
Martinson lands an uppercut.
Martinson looking to stall.
Overeem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Overeem on the inside.
Martinson looking to stall.
Martinson is pushing Overeem up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Martinson.
Martinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Overeem seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Martinson can turn it around.
Overeem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinson pushes Overeem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martinson tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Martinson.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Martinson's head.
It looks like Villak Martinson has been cut.
Overeem wants a takedown.
A short right from Martinson.
Martinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Martinson tries to work over Overeem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinson is stalling here.
Martinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martinson avoiding damage.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Martinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villak Martinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Villak Martinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Martinson circles away.
It seemed like Martinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Overeem defending well as Martinson loads up on a big left hand.
Martinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overeem went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Overeem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Martinson avoids them all with ease.
Martinson misses with an uppercut. Overeem saw that one coming.
Overeem gets a clinch.
Martinson trying to stall but Overeem improves his position.
Martinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinson tries to work over Overeem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem is trying to pull guard but Martinson has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinson misses with the head strike.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Martinson avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Overeem.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Martinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinson has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Martinson blocks with his arms.
Martinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Overeem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinson is looking to control Overeem's arms but Overeem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martinson has his back to the cage.
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overeem tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinson avoids the damage to the body.
Martinson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Martinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overeem doesn't seem phased though.
Martinson cracks Overeem with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem misses with the combination.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
Villak Martinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Martinson is avoiding it.
Overeem takes the fight into the clinch.
Overeem working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Overeem misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Martinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Martinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Overeem as Martinson tries to tie him up.
Martinson digs a right hand into Overeem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overeem's gas tank.
Martinson lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overeem lands a nice uppercut.
Overeem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Martinson manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overeem misses with a punch on the inside.
Overeem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Overeem wants to take the fight to the mat but Martinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinson.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
Martinson is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Overeem.
Martinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Martinson trying to stall but Overeem improves his position.
Martinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villak Martinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Villak Martinson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Martinson.
Martinson misses with an uppercut. Overeem saw that one coming.
Martinson takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Overeem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem staying out of range there.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Martinson.
Overeem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Martinson blocks with his arms.
Martinson managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Overeem controls his hands.
Martinson working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Martinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinson lands an uppercut.
Martinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinson tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Martinson taking a breather.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Martinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
Martinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overeem takes a shot to the head.
Overeem jumps guard and drags Martinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Martinson scoring with some ground and pound.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Martinson from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinson is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinson chips away with some ground and pound.
Overeem 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.
Martinson lands a couple of elbows.
Martinson stands and steps away. Overeem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martinson cracks Overeem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Overeem throws a head kick but Martinson moves out of range.
Martinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Martinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overeem swings for the body but Martinson moves out of range.
Jab by Martinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem moves out of range as Martinson strikes.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinson throws out a counter right but Overeem avoids it with no problem.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinson throws out a counter right but Overeem avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinson misses the target.
Overeem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Overeem moves into the clinch.
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!
A short uppercut from Martinson.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Martinson blocks it.
Travis Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Villak Martinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Villak Martinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villak Martinson!
After the fight, Villak Martinson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Travis Overeem stepped up to the mic, saying 'I m going to rehab.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vince Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Jeremiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Walter Jeremiah enters the cage!
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177 lbs
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jeremiah!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremiah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrews misses with a double jab
and Jeremiah counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews throws a nice looking combination but Jeremiah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Jeremiah.
Jeremiah lunges at Andrews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrews's hand.
Andrews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Andrews is predictable there
and Jeremiah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeremiah misses with a low kick as Andrews jumps back.
Jeremiah works the jab nicely.
Jeremiah scores with a hook to the body. Andrews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews looks to clinch
and Jeremiah counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremiah looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
Andrews throws a quick counter head kick but Jeremiah was just out of range.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeremiah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeremiah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jeremiah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrews tries a low kick but Jeremiah avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeremiah! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a combination
and Jeremiah counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremiah has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andrews is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Andrews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeremiah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Jeremiah is avoiding it.
Jeremiah throws out a counter right but Andrews avoids it with no problem.
Andrews throws a nice looking combination but Jeremiah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrews throws a combination that misses
and Jeremiah counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jeremiah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jeremiah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrews had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Andrews misses with an uppercut. Jeremiah saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeremiah! But no joy.
Andrews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jeremiah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrews jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Jeremiah avoids them all with ease.
Jeremiah stalks Andrews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrews's face. Andrews staggers backwards, shaken.
Jeremiah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andrews. Andrews obviously looking to wear him down.
Jeremiah 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews misses with a hook. Jeremiah ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeremiah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.
Jeremiah cracks a nice hook into Andrews's ribs.
Jeremiah connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah connects with a nice looking jab.
Jeremiah tries to bum rush Andrews with a series of wild strikes but Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Andrews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jeremiah tries to work over Andrews's front leg with a kick but Andrews checks it.
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews prevents a body shot from Jeremiah.
Andrews is trying to break free.
Jeremiah breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jeremiah fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Andrews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andrews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jeremiah misses with a straight right.
Andrews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremiah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeremiah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andrews's calf.
Andrews tried to score with a low kick but Jeremiah checks it.
Andrews feints a jab promting Jeremiah to slip. Andrews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jeremiah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jeremiah lands with a hook. Andrews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jeremiah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremiah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a head kick.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeremiah lands with a right hand.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeremiah.
Andrews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jeremiah.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Jeremiah's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeremiah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremiah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrews is rocked!
Andrews misses with a shot to the body
and Jeremiah counters with a huge left! Andrews is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jeremiah isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Andrews from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jeremiah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Jeremiah!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Subotai Hyrkanian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knight might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Psychosis. This should be fireworks!
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156 lbs
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145 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grant Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Subotai Hyrkanian!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrkanian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Hyrkanian's head.
Hyrkanian throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Hyrkanian throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hyrkanian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the body from Hyrkanian misses
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Knight.
The fighters circling - Hyrkanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrkanian is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Hyrkanian throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hyrkanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Hyrkanian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to bum rush Hyrkanian with a series of wild strikes but Hyrkanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyrkanian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knight.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyrkanian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hyrkanian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hyrkanian off to one side.
Grant Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Subotai Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian is looking to clinch.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyrkanian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a leg kick but Hyrkanian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hyrkanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight slips a straight right by Hyrkanian.
Knight dips to his left and cracks Hyrkanian with an uppercut!
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyrkanian misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight throws a quick counter head kick but Hyrkanian was just out of range.
Hyrkanian walks into a jab.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hyrkanians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a head kick. Hyrkanian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hyrkanian checks a low kick from Knight.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Hyrkanian moved out of range.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian is rocked!
Hyrkanian checks the leg kick.
And Hyrkanian tries to counter it with a takedown but Knight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyrkanian.
Hyrkanian moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Hyrkanian feints the counter takedown.
Hyrkanian clinches with his opponent.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyrkanian backwards.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyrkanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyrkanian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hyrkanian blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knight pushes Hyrkanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Knight.
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!
Hyrkanian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hyrkanian misses with the head strike.
Hyrkanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Hyrkanian stalling the fight.
Knight working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hyrkanian is looking to clinch.
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knight lands a front kick.
Hyrkanian tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hyrkanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyrkanian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Hyrkanian persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyrkanian moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Hyrkanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrkanian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hyrkanian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyrkanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyrkanian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hyrkanian is able to avoid easily.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyrkanian can do to turn this around?
Hyrkanian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyrkanian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyrkanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyrkanian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hyrkanian looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Hyrkanian tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.
Hyrkanian misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Hyrkanian looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Hyrkanian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hyrkanian darts in trying to clinch
and Hyrkanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyrkanian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyrkanian off the cage and back into range.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Hyrkanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hyrkanian seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Hyrkanian misses.
Knight thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hyrkanian feints a jab promting Knight to slip. Hyrkanian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knight is rocked!
It looks like Grant Knight has been cut.
Knight thows a leg kick but Hyrkanian checks it
and Hyrkanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyrkanian throws a right hand that misses
and Knight counters with a body kick that stops Hyrkanian in his tracks momentarily.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Hyrkanian moves his leg out of the way.
Hyrkanian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Knight right on the button. Knight goes down! Hyrkanian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hyrkanian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Subotai Hyrkanian!
After winning the bout, Subotai Hyrkanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santi Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bible Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bible Basher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Santi Santoro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bible Basher!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro has his takedown stuffed
and Basher counters with a low kick, right behind Santoro 's knee.
Santoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Basher is fending him off so far but Santoro persists. Nope, Basher circles away and we're back to standing.
Santoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santoro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Basher pushes Santoro away with a front kick.
Basher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santoro checks it well.
Santoro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santi Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Basher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santoro is controlling the pace.
Santoro working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basher wants to sweep but Santoro has passed to side control!
Santoro working the strikes but Basher uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Santoro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santoro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Basher defending well though.
Santoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Basher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Basher wants to control but Santoro is keeping busy.
Santoro is looking for a kimura here.
Santoro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basher keeps trying to improve his position.
Santoro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Basher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Santoro is thwarting Basher's attempts to control the position.
Basher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Basher.
Santoro landing with the ground and pound.
Santoro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santoro throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Santoro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro throwing strikes from guard but Basher blocks nicely.
Santoro postures up and lands a big shot to Basher's brow.
Basher keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Basher wants to sweep but no luck.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Santoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Basher has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santoro landing with the ground and pound.
Santoro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santoro landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santoro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Basher.
Santoro lands an elbow.
Santoro scoring with punches from side control.
Basher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Basher looks to move to half guard but instead Santoro has passed into mount! Damn!
Santoro avoids the attempt from Basher to control.
BOOM! Santoro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santoro is landing with some decent strikes but Basher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Basher is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santi Santoro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Basher tests Santoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Santoro misses.
Santi Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Basher dips to his left and cracks Santoro with an uppercut!
Basher throws a low kick but Santoro avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Basher. That snapped Santoro's head back.
Santi Santoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Basher. No joy for Santoro on that attempt.
Basher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santoro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santoro blocks a head kick by Basher.
Santoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basher can do to turn this around?
Santoro shoots in for a takedown but Basher shows good takedown defense.
Basher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Basher throws a leg kick but Santoro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santoro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santi Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basher connects with a nice looking jab.
Basher scores with a hook to the body. Santoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro shoots in for a double leg but Basher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santoro fails to land with a series of punches.
Santoro misses with a double jab.
Santoro misses with a two punch combination.
Basher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Basher scores with a decent looking hook.
Santoro feints and as Basher raises his hands in defense, Santoro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santoro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santoro trying to control but Basher is working from the bottom.
Santoro lands a couple of digs.
Basher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santoro is one step ahead there.
Basher is looking for a triangle but Santoro pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basher can't keep his opponent in guard - Santoro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santoro is thwarting Basher's attempts to control the position.
Basher is not content to let Santoro control the position.
Basher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santoro is working away from the top position though.
Santoro working over Basher with some ground and pound. Basher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher moves into full guard.
Santi Santoro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santoro stopping the sweep attempt from Basher.
Basher working for a triangle but Santoro defends it easily.
Santoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Basher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Santoro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santoro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santoro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santoro works over Basher with some ground and pound from guard.
Santoro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Basher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santoro defends it easily.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Basher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santoro throwing strikes from guard but Basher blocks nicely.
Basher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santi Santoro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Basher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santoro misses with a combination
and Basher counters with an outside leg kick.
Santoro misses with a wild body shot.
Santoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basher moves away.
Basher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santoro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Basher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Basher looking for a guillotine here but Santoro defends easily.
Santoro lands a couple of digs.
Basher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santoro is aware though and is defending well.
Basher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro is in close to Basher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santoro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santoro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Basher keeps moving.
Santoro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santoro lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Basher is still in real trouble! Can Santoro finish him?
Santoro won't allow Basher to sweep him here.
Basher seems to have recovered his senses.
Basher trying to control the position.
Santoro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Basher keeps moving.
Santoro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Basher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Basher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santoro has managed to get both his arms back between Basher's legs - danger averted.
Santoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Basher's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santoro pushing down on Basher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santoro thows a huge punch but Basher dodges it nicely.
Basher trying to hold on to Santoro's head to control him but Santoro postures up.
Santoro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Basher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Basher wants to get back to full guard.
Basher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Basher keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Basher is trying to get back to full guard.
Santoro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santoro is looking to take a break and control but Basher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santoro is trying to work for a kimura but Basher is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santoro is looking for a kimura but Basher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santoro to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santi Santoro clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Basher connects with a high kick.
Basher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Santoro. Those never looked like landing.
Basher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Basher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Basher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santoro will feel that in the morning.
No luck for Santoro with that takedown attempt.
Santoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Basher.
Basher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Basher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santoro in his tracks.
Basher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santoro shoots for a double leg takedown but Basher sprawls well. He's pushed Santoro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Basher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santoro shoots in and drives through. Basher sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santi Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Basher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santoro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santoro feints and as Basher raises his hands in defense, Santoro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santoro landing with the ground and pound.
Santoro passes into half guard.
Basher looking for submissions off his back.
Basher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Basher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santoro scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santoro connects with a nice short shot to Basher's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Santoro.
Santoro is trying to control. Basher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Basher tries to roll over but Santoro keeps him under control.
Basher looking for submissions off his back.
Santoro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Basher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santoro is working away from the top position though.
Santoro working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro drops an elbow to the side of Basher's head.
Santoro trying to control the action but Basher is working from the bottom.
Santoro working Basher over with strikes.
Santoro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Basher's head.
Santoro is thwarting Basher's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santoro in particular looking to stall.
Santoro throwing shots but Basher is blocking nicely.
Basher is pressing down on Santoro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Basher is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro throwing strikes from guard but Basher blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santoro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santoro is stalling in the full guard.
Santoro throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Basher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Basher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santoro blocks an uppercut.
Santoro wants to take the fight to the mat but Basher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Basher lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bible Basher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Basher does it's job there.
Basher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basher.
Santoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basher counters with a good low kick that Santoro was not able to check.
Santoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santoro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santoro looks to land a combination but Basher avoids it well.
Bible Basher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santoro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santoro lands in his opponent's guard.
Basher wants to sweep here but Santoro controlling him for the moment.
Basher controls Santoro momentarily but Santoro frees himself.
Santoro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Basher keeps moving.
Basher trying to control the position.
Basher is looking for a triangle but Santoro pushes his legs off easily.
Santoro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santoro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santoro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Basher to see if he's OK.
Santoro lands a strong strike to the head of Basher. That's dazed him! Santoro looking to finish here. Basher is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Santoro lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santi Santoro!
Santi Santoro is the new lightweight champion!
Santi Santoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edu Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov comes to the cage accompanied by eRa- Enae Volare Mezzo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edu Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Taisumov is avoiding it.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Taisumov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taisumov tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taisumov is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taisumov tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Taisumov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taisumov's efforts to push away.
Taisumov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taisumov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov breaks the clinch.
Taisumov moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taisumov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
Taisumov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taisumov.
Taisumov lands a head shot.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Taisumov circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taisumov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Taisumov defends the submission attempt.
Taisumov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Taisumov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alvarez has cracked it and Taisumov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edu Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Edu Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George West Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George West Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George West Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Sherk!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sherk back to the cage. West Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sherk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sherk thinking.
West Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West Jr cracks Sherk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
West Jr lands with a nice body punch.
West Jr cracks Sherk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sherk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sherk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sherk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! West Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sherk. Sherk tries to recover but West Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sherk lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George West Jr!
George West Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Voorheez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winnfield comes to the cage accompanied by Say What Again!!. Voorheez has chosen California Love as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Voorheez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorheez is looking to clinch.
Winnfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winnfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Winnfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voorheez tries to close the distance and clinch but Winnfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winnfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Voorheez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winnfield.
Voorheez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Winnfield throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Winnfield!
Winnfield blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Voorheez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Voorheez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winnfield gets tackled into the cage by Voorheez. Voorheez maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorheez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Voorheez lands an elbow inside.
Voorheez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.
A frustrated look appears on Winnfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winnfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winnfield looks for the body kick but Voorheez saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winnfield.
Voorheez doesn't manage to clinch there - Winnfield circles away.
Voorheez 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.
Winnfield pushes Voorheez away with a front kick.
Voorheez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winnfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winnfield feints and then cracks Voorheez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voorheez down.
Winnfield scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Winnfield does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voorheez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voorheez is looking to clinch but Winnfield is avoiding it.
Winnfield is looking for a counter combo.
Winnfield throws the left hand but Voorheez avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winnfield.
Voorheez tries to close the distance and clinch but Winnfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voorheez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winnfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Voorheez.
Voorheez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Winnfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voorheez's elbow.
Winnfield blocks an elbow strike from Voorheez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voorheez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winnfield is keeping busy.
Winnfield digs a right hand underneath Voorheez's ribcage. Voorheez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Winnfield looking to stall.
Voorheez lands a nice knee to the body.
Voorheez prevents Winnfield from breaking the clinch.
Voorheez lands a damaging elbow.
Voorheez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winnfield is defending well for now.
Voorheez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Winnfield pulls Voorheez into guard.
Winnfield has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Voorheez doesn't defend quickly enough and Winnfield has managed to lock this one up! Can Voorheez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Winnfield on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jules Winnfield!
Jules Winnfield retains his welterweight title!
Jules Winnfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Jason Voorheez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you Jules Winnfield for the honor to compete against you. You truly deserve to be champion. You are a better fighter than me and you proved it today. Congratulations'.
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