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SP-ICON Fight Night 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by The Irish Fighting Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mangold's choice of entrance music: Dead Prez . 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangold gets the takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Cartwright is right now.
Mangold has control of an arm but Cartwright manages to advance to Mangold's back!
Mangold breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mangold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Mangold landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mangold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mangold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mangold frees his head nicely. Oh but Cartwright has switched to an armbar! Mangold is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cavan Cartwright!
Cavan Cartwright managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FJCP Healthy Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Danny Mangold stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have fallen this once, but I promise to pick myself up again. I will never ever disappoint the millions of my fans again. The road to success is long, but I am a fighter, and I will persevere. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega darts in looking for a takedown but Calderon gets double underhooks and turns Cortega into the cage.
Calderon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Cortega lands.
Cortega throws a good cross that connects.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calderon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calderon clobbers Cortega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calderon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cortega defends it nicely.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Cortega shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortega shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cortega showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calderon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cortega.
Calderon tries to roll over but Cortega keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calderon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cortega.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon trying to control here.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon is staying active underneath Cortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calderon has hold of Cortega's hands but Cortega slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cortega thows a huge punch but Calderon dodges it nicely.
Cortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calderon wants to improve his position but Cortega is controlling well.
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortega is trying to control. Calderon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calderon is trying to maintain the position but Cortega is very close to passing his half guard.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cortega wants to take a breather but Calderon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortega working over Calderon with some ground and pound. Calderon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Calderon wants to improve his position but Cortega is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Cortega there.
Cortega is just content to waste time from the top position. Calderon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cortega distracts Calderon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cortega is working Calderon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cortega distracts Calderon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calderon trying to control the position.
Calderon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon has a closed guard, preventing Cortega from standing up.
Calderon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cortega defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Cortega dominated that round.
That's time! Calderon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cortega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cortega throws a body punch but Calderon moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calderon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortega swivels and escapes.
A jab lands there for Calderon.
Calderon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cortega defends well and Calderon ends up having to push Cortega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cortega gets the takedown into side control.
Calderon is looking to regain half guard here but Cortega keeps moving and retains side control.
Calderon is working hard here to advance position.
Martez Cortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortega decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortega walks into a left hand.
Calderon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortega counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon is looking for a sweep. Cortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortega lands a nice short elbow.
Cortega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calderon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Calderon is trying to control but can't.
Cortega has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Calderon is looking to get to half guard.
Calderon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cortega will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon lands a couple of digs.
Calderon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortega striking off his back but it's not causing Calderon any problems.
Calderon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calderon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calderon landing with the ground and pound.
Calderon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calderon postures up.
Calderon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calderon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega is pulling down on Calderon's head to control his posture.
Calderon postures up and lands a big shot to Cortega's brow.
Calderon is pushing down on Cortega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cortega is fighting to maintain full guard but Calderon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Calderon stops Cortega from getting back to his feet.
Cortega trying to hold on to Calderon's head to control him but Calderon postures up.
Calderon seems to be looking for submissions.
Calderon is keen to just control but Cortega is a slippery customer.
Cortega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calderon trying to control but Cortega is working from the bottom.
Cortega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calderon defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortega keeping moving, preventing Calderon from controlling successfully.
Calderon is in close to Cortega's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Cortega keeps moving.
Cortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortega trying to control the position.
Cortega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calderon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calderon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calderon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cortega is looking to cinch up a triangle. Calderon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cortega's body to avoid the submission. Cortega has instead reached around Calderon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cortega arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martez Cortega!
Martez Cortega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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190 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter rushes Permitis and presses him up against the cage.
Baxter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Baxter drives through and clinches with Permitis against the cage.
Permitis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baxter regains guard.
Permitis trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Permitis is looking to work some ground and pound but Baxter has wrist control.
Baxter trying to control the position here.
Permitis throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baxter keeping full guard, as Permitis tries to pass.
Permitis controlling from the top position.
Permitis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Permitis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baxter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Permitis has Baxter in his guard.
Baxter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Permitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baxter has managed to get both his arms back between Permitis's legs - danger averted.
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.
Baxter wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
Permitis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Permitis keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Baxter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Permitis shoots in but no luck this time.
Permitis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Permitis tries to counter with a clinch but Baxter shakes him off and moves away.
Baxter lands with a nice combination. Permitis backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut.
Baxter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Permitis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a wild combination.
Baxter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baxter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baxter scores with a head kick. Permitis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Permitis fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Permitis looks for a takedown but Baxter sprawls well.
Ryan Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baxter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Baxter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut.
That's time! Baxter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Permitis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy body kick from Baxter
and Permitis counters with a single leg into guard. Baxter didn't expect that.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baxter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Permitis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Permitis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Permitis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baxter can't do much from the bottom here.
Baxter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter gets back to half guard.
Permitis is working for a kimura but Baxter is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxter gets full guard.
Permitis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Francois Permitis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baxter is trying to keep Permitis in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baxter wants to control but Permitis passes easily into half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Permitis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baxter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Permitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Permitis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baxter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Permitis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baxter throws a combination that misses
and Permitis counters with a single leg into guard. Baxter didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baxter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Permitis, into his guard.
Permitis keeping full guard, as Baxter tries to pass.
Permitis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baxter is aware though and is defending well.
Baxter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baxter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Permitis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baxter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baxter gets to his feet - Permitis follows without any prompting.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baxter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Permitis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter misses with a double jab
and Permitis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baxter's guard.
Baxter pushes Permitis off and gets back to his feet.
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 Ryan Baxter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis'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. And we move into the final round!
Baxter scores with a head kick.
Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Permitis can do to turn this around?
Baxter tries to clinch up but Permitis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Baxter.
The crowd cheers as Baxter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Permitis doesn't seem phased though.
Ryan Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Permitis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Permitis showed some decent athleticism there.
Baxter pushes Permitis off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Permitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baxter scores with a nice head shot.
Baxter darts in trying to clinch
and Permitis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Baxter keeping full guard, as Permitis tries to pass.
Baxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baxter trying to control the position.
Baxter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Permitis is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baxter working a defensive guard here.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Permitis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Francois Permitis's cut even more.
Baxter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Permitis. That did some damage!
Baxter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Permitis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Permitis.
Baxter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baxter working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is controlling Permitis's posture.
Permitis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Permitis trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Permitis landing some decent shots from guard.
Permitis trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Permitis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baxter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Permitis moves out of range.
Permitis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Permitis! But no joy.
Baxter darts in and clinches Permitis up against the cage.
Baxter lands a body shot.
Baxter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Permitiss head.
Baxter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Permitis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Permitis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baxter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baxter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Francois Permitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Baxter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baxter, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Baxter!
After the fight, Ryan Baxter 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes to the cage accompanied by On The Floor. Watt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edmund Fitzgerald. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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153 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Watt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Polo pulls guard successfully.
Polo wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watt wants to control from the top but Polo keeps moving.
Polo seems keen to control Watt's posture.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
Watt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt lands a couple of elbows.
Watt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Polo is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polo trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Watt has an active guard here but Polo has managed to pass into half guard.
Polo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watt sees it coming and defends easily.
Polo blocks the strikes from Watt.
Polo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watt sees it coming and defends easily.
Polo is keen to just control but Watt is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Watt trying to control here.
Polo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Watt is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polo drops an elbow to the side of Watt's head.
Polo is looking for a kimura but Watt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polo to get the leverage.
Polo is thwarting Watt's attempts to control the position.
Watt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watt is looking to get back to full guard here but Polo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Polo trying to control the action but Watt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt is trying to get back to half guard.
Polo wants to control but Watt is keeping him busy.
Watt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Watt tries to bench press Polo off him but Polo keeps the position.
Polo trying to control the action but Watt is working from the bottom.
Polo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watt, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt is trying to control Polo's posture but Polo avoids it.
Watt tries to bench press Polo off him but Polo keeps the position.
Polo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Polo working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Polo wants to control but Watt is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Watt moves into range and clinches up with Polo.
Polo tries to circle away but Watt has him pinned against the cage.
Watt lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Watt as the two fighters clinch.
Watt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watt gets through Polo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polo gets underhooks to prevent Watt's takedown attempt.
Polo has Watt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Watt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Watt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watt smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Watt.
Watt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polo pushes Watt away with a front kick.
Polo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Polo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watt closes the distance and clinches.
Polo wants to break free but Watt has control.
A short uppercut from Watt.
Polo tries to pull guard but Watt won't allow it.
Watt fails to pull guard.
Watt breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Polo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Polo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Watt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Watt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt wants to get back to full guard.
Watt is staying active underneath Polo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Polo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polo.
Watt wants to improve his position but Polo is controlling well.
Watt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Watt is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Polo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Polo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Watt is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Polo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Polo!
After winning the bout, Marco Polo 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saem Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solofa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu has chosen Bad Man as his entrance music. Solofa Fatu 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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23
220 lbs
8 - 8 - 1 |
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220 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saem Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solofa Fatu!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu feints and as Black raises his hands in defense, Fatu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fatu drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Fatu off! Fatu jumps back into Black's guard.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fatu throwing strikes but missing.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatu throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Fatu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu landing some decent shots from guard.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fatu is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Black controls Fatu momentarily but Fatu frees himself.
Fatu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fatu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fatu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fatu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fatu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Fatu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fatu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Black seems keen to control Fatu's posture.
Fatu is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatu stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fatu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fatu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fatu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fatu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fatu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fatu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fatu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Black's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Fatu is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Fatu is very close to passing his half guard.
Fatu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fatu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fatu is looking for a kimura here.
Fatu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fatu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black keeping hold of Fatu's head, controlling as best he can.
Fatu with the ground and pound but Black uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fatu is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fatu throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solofa Fatu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fatu misses with a takedown
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fatu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Black presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Black pulls Fatu into guard.
Fatu wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fatu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fatu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fatu is working Black over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black is trying to keep Fatu in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is pushing down on Black's leg trying to pass to half guard. Black is fighting to maintain full guard but Fatu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fatu works his way into side control.
Fatu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fatu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fatu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Black has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Black!
Black 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fatu trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black cracks Fatu with a solid left hand.
Fatu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black content to stall in guard here.
Black trying to control but Fatu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fatu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fatu 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.
Black won't allow Fatu to get back to his feet.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black cracks Fatu with a solid left hand.
Fatu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Fatu.
Fatu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black passes into side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fatu goes for a double leg but Black avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Black continues to drive forward.
Fatu is breathing heavily.
Fatu dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saem Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solofa Fatu.
Fatu goes for a double leg but Black avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Black continues to drive forward.
Fatu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatu dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Fatu's head and hops out.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Fatu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Saem Black will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Fatu shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Fatu avoids it well and moves away.
Fatu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Black defends well and Fatu ends up having to push Black into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saem Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solofa Fatu.
Fatu closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Fatu pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Fatu is quick to defend against it.
Fatu shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Fatu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fatu fails with the takedown
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fatu's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Fatu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black works over Fatu with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black works over Fatu with some ground and pound from guard.
Fatu has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Fatu wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solofa Fatu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fatu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black distracts Fatu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Fatu has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Fatu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Fatu being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fatu shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Fatu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fatu fails to land the takedown.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fatu shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fatu or perhaps it was just good defense by Black, which made it look bad.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fatu fails to land the takedown.
Fatu darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Fatu into the cage.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu fails with the takedown.
Fatu misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Fatu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saem Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verzosa blocks a jab.
Verzosa throws a big counter combination but Russel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Russel slips a jab from Verzosa.
Russel feints the counter takedown.
Remedios Verzosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verzosa connects with a body shot that sends Russel's belly button to the back.
Verzosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russel tries to avoid it but Verzosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russel to the ground. Russel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verzosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verzosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verzosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Verzosa somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa lands with a straight right. Russel didn't see that one coming.
Verzosa misses with a double jab.
Verzosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Russel's head.
Russel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Verzosa is trying to defend but Russel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verzosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verzosa.
Russel throws a big right hand that misses.
Verzosa controls Russel momentarily but Russel frees himself.
Russel throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa working a defensive guard here.
Russel connects with a couple of short punches.
Verzosa trying to keep a closed guard but Russel is proving a slippery customer.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verzosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russel is in close to Verzosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Verzosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Verzosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verzosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verzosa has an active guard here but Russel has managed to pass into half guard.
Verzosa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Verzosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa is trying to control but can't.
Russel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Verzosa is refusing to be controlled, as Russel sits in half guard.
Verzosa is trying to control but can't.
Russel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Verzosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Verzosa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Verzosa trying to control here.
Verzosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verzosa.
Russel postures up.
Russel wants to control from the top but Verzosa keeps moving.
Verzosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verzosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Verzosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russel postures up and lands a big shot to Verzosa's brow.
Russel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Verzosa's head.
Russel forces his way into half guard.
Verzosa wants to get back to full guard.
Russel slips a nice elbow through Verzosa's hands, connecting with Verzosa's forehead.
Verzosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Russel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Verzosa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Verzosa is looking to control Russel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verzosa avoid being mounted?
Russel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Russel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verzosa jabs Russel right on the nose. Russel blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Verzosa.
Russel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Remedios Verzosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel looks for a takedown but Verzosa sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verzosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verzosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verzosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russel counters with a straight right hand.
Russel shoots in for a double leg but Verzosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Remedios Verzosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Verzosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Russel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verzosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russel somewhat.
Verzosa misses with a jab to the body
and Russel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russel dives in and grabs Verzosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verzosa pushes down on Russel's head and hops out.
Remedios Verzosa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel 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.
Russel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verzosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verzosa controls Russel momentarily but Russel frees himself.
Russel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verzosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Verzosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Verzosa looking to control.
Russel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verzosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verzosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verzosa keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Russel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Verzosa's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa trying to control the position here.
Verzosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russel advances position into side control!
Verzosa is not content to let Russel control the position.
Verzosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Russel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verzosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maricue Russel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes there by Russel.
Verzosa regains half guard.
Verzosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russel's back!
Russel prevents Verzosa from getting a body triangle.
Russel covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Even with his hooks in, Verzosa manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Russel is keeping busy.
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 Remedios Verzosa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Verzosa does no damage.
Russel feints the counter takedown.
Verzosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Verzosa lands a jab-cross combination.
Verzosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verzosa swinging wildly here.
Verzosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verzosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Russel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verzosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Russel back to the cage. Verzosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Maricue Russel has been cut.
Russel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verzosa sprawls well. Verzosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russel gets slowly back to his feet.
Russel blocks a jab.
Verzosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Russel. That snapped Verzosa's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa lands a jab to the nose.
Verzosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Verzosa throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russel slips a jab from Verzosa.
Verzosa lands with a hook. Russel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Russel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Verzosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Russel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa is pulling down on Russel's head to control his posture.
Verzosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russel wants to control from the top but Verzosa keeps moving.
Verzosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russel is one step ahead there.
Verzosa keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Russel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Verzosa is trying to control the position but Russel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Russel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Russel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verzosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verzosa is controlling Russel's posture.
Russel chips away with some ground and pound.
Russel wants to control from the top but Verzosa keeps moving.
Verzosa looking for a guillotine here but Russel defends easily.
Russel is in close to Verzosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Verzosa keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Verzosa trying to keep a closed guard but Russel is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remedios Verzosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verzosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remedios Verzosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Downstait - Open Your Eyes. Boros Monet will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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29
135 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Monet. Those never looked like landing.
Rabago blocks a head kick by Monet.
Rabago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monet. Rabago shrugs it off though.
Rabago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Monet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Rabago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rabago throws a head punch that misses.
Rabago misses with an elbow strike.
Monet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rabago struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Rabago looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Monet.
Monet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Monet.
Rabago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rabago back to the cage. Monet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ryan Rabago has been cut.
Monet fails to land with a series of punches.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monet throws a low kick but Rabago avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Rabago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monet throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
Rabago went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rabago back to the cage. Monet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabago checks a leg kick nicely.
Rabago seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet lands a brutal head kick. Rabago looks out on his feet and Monet throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Boros Monet!
Boros Monet spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lennox throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lennox wants to free his trapped foot but McGuire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGuire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuire pulls Lennox in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox looking to pass the guard.
Lennox being controlled here momentarily.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire pulls Lennox in close to prevent any damage.
Lennox tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lennox scores with a hook.
Lennox scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Lennox shakes it off.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Lennox's leg but Lennox calmly moves out of range.
Lennox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lennox was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Lennox attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Lennox tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Lennox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Lennox drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Lennox throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Lennox.
Lennox throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lennox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lennox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lennox as he connects with a hook.
Ray Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Lennox.
Lennox takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Lennox looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Lennox's body.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Lennox successfully pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire stays in close to Lennox's body and controls the position.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lennox wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Lennox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Ray Lennox has been cut.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Lennox's shoulder, as Lennox tries to avoid the shot.
Lennox is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Lennox blocks a low kick nicely.
Lennox takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Lennox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuire is just riding it out for now. Lennox eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
Lennox passes into side control, despite McGuire's attempt to control the position.
A control attempt from McGuire but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuire is bucking up trying to escape but Lennox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Lennox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGuire looks a forlorn figure.
McGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lennox has hold of McGuire's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGuire manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lennox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGuire tries to reverse the position but Lennox maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox unloading with bombs!
McGuire working to try and regain half guard.
McGuire gets back to half guard.
Lennox throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Lennox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Lennox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire is still trying to improve position.
Ray Lennox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire wants to control but Lennox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuire is controlling Lennox's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lennox is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lennox is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
Lennox wants to advance to full mount but McGuire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lennox dominated that second 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lennox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lennox throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lennox has been working on his balance at The Butcher's Block, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McGuire.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Lennox missing with knees to the body.
Lennox misses with some punches.
Lennox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lennox backwards.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lennox backwards.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennox.
Lennox jumps guard and drags McGuire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lennox wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a swing at Lennox's ribcage but misses.
Lennox appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lennox throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Lennox blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Lennox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ray Lennox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lennox.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Lennox's leg but Lennox calmly moves out of range.
Lennox throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Lennox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lennox throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Lennox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lennox throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Lennox connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Lennox lands.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Lennox saw that one coming.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lennox. Lennox obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Lennox and move into the clinch position.
Lennox avoids a kick to the body.
Lennox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zander McGuire.
I think Lennox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by Shed Seven - Bully Boy. Kilpatrick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gentleman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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36
181 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilpatrick delivers a nice body kick.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Benton moves out of range.
Benton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benton misses with a double jab.
Benton misses with a jab to the body
and Kilpatrick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Benton won't allow Kilpatrick to pass to mount.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benton defending well though.
Kilpatrick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benton's head.
Kilpatrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Benton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benton wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benton throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilpatrick counters with a left to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a shot to the body.
Benton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick obviously looking to wear him down.
Benton misses with a left hand
so Kilpatrick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kilpatrick manages to pass to side control.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick working Benton over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kilpatrick is on him like a limpet, forcing Benton back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick working aggressively here.
Kilpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kilpatrick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glenn Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilpatrick - that will leave a mark!
Benton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Glenn Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton digs a good body shot into Kilpatrick's ribs.
Benton throws out a loose jab but Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick avoids the head kick by Benton.
Kilpatrick lands a left and a right that send Benton crashing to the mat, dazed. Kilpatrick thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Benton is rocked!
It looks like Glenn Benton has been cut.
Benton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilpatrick scores with a counter punch that sends Benton to the canvas! Kilpatrick smells blood - he's punishing Benton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Benton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Kilpatrick!
An out of breath Luke Kilpatrick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik misses with an uppercut
and Conteh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Datsik clinches.
Conteh stalling against the cage.
Conteh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Conteh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Datsik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conteh is defending well for now.
Datsik misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conteh blocking some punches.
Conteh has Datsik pressed against the cage.
Datsik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conteh avoids it.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Conteh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Conteh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conteh scores with a shot to the side of Datsik's head.
Conteh blocks an uppercut.
Conteh misses with the head strike.
Conteh blocking some punches.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Conteh.
I was talking to Conteh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Conteh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Conteh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Conteh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Conteh wants to stall.
Datsik can't find room to land a body shot as Conteh controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Conteh digs a right hand into Datsik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Datsik's gas tank.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Conteh avoids a wild elbow strike from Datsik.
Conteh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conteh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik takes a shot to the head.
Conteh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conteh stalling in the clinch.
Conteh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Datsik tries to work over Conteh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conteh has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Conteh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Conteh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
Conteh avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conteh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Conteh.
Conteh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conteh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conteh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conteh blocks an uppercut.
Datsik can't find room to land a body shot as Conteh controls the action.
Conteh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
Conteh throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Conteh.
Conteh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conteh lands with a left to the head.
Datsik is rocked!
Conteh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Datsik with a big uppercut! Datsik tries to clinch up but Conteh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Datsik to the mat! Datsik covers up and Conteh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Conteh!
John Conteh retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, John Conteh 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.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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