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GKNY 85 - Campbell v Reilly PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Abai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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184 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ibrahim Abai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abai moves into the clinch.
Abai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abai.
Abai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abai digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wayne looks winded!
Abai lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
Abai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abai lands a body shot.
Abai lands a body punch.
Abai lands a damaging elbow.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Wayne shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne takes an elbow to the temple.
Wayne is rocked!
Abai pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Wayne! Abai unloads with more strikes and Wayne sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Our winner, Ibrahim Abai, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fadzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karjalainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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163 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Fadzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fadzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fadzaev. That's going to slow Karjalainen down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fadzaev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fadzaev.
Fadzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fadzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fadzaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fadzaev connects with a jab.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Fadzaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alan Fadzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Fadzaev misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fadzaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fadzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadzaev throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Fadzaev avoids it with no problem.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fadzaev moves away.
Fadzaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and moves away.
Fadzaev misses with a left hand
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Alan Fadzaev has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fadzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadzaev is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karjalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Karjalainen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fadzaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fadzaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fadzaev lands a head shot.
Fadzaev misses with a looping right.
Fadzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fadzaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fadzaev misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Fadzaev tries to score with a low kick but Karjalainen moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Fadzaev.
Fadzaev cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fadzaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Fadzaev. That snapped Karjalainen's head back.
Fadzaev defending well as Karjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Karjalainen walks into a left hand.
Fadzaev throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fadzaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fadzaev's knee momentarily.
Fadzaev throws a low kick, looking for Karjalainen's leg but Karjalainen calmly moves out of range.
Fadzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Fadzaev thumps Karjalainen with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Fadzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Fadzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Fadzaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karjalainen is able to avoid easily.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
Karjalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab from Fadzaev.
Karjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Fadzaev slips the punch.
Fadzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fadzaev with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Fadzaev.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Fadzaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alan Fadzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev misses the jab.
As Fadzaev backs off Karjalainen throws a huge counter combo but Fadzaev manages to avoid it all.
Fadzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadzaev.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fadzaev circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Fadzaev.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Fadzaev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fadzaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Karjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fadzaev. That did some damage!
Fadzaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fadzaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Fadzaev lands a slapping body shot.
Fadzaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fadzaev throws a leg kick but Karjalainen moved away.
Karjalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fadzaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fadzaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Fadzaev misses its intended target.
Karjalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Fadzaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Fadzaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadzaev.
Karjalainen cracks the inside of Fadzaev's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.
Fadzaev throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Karjalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karjalainen blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Karjalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Fadzaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Fadzaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fadzaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fadzaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range and Fadzaev settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Karjalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fadzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Fadzaev toppling to the canvas! Fadzaev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!
Fadzaev is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fadzaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Fadzaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fadzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadzaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fadzaev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fadzaev seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fadzaev.
Karjalainen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fadzaev tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
An out of breath Teemu Karjalainen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fubar Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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5 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fubar Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows misses with a low kick.
Teller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fellows. That did some damage!
Fellows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Teller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fellows.
A shot to the body from Fellows misses
and Teller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Teller.
Teller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fellows counters with a one-two to the body.
Teller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller is nestled in close to Fellows, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows blocking the ground and pound attempt from Teller.
Teller throwing shots but Fellows is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Teller is looking to take a break and control but Fellows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Teller is looking to advance position but Fellows won't allow it.
Teller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fellows wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fellows reverses the position - he's now on top in Teller's guard.
Teller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fellows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Teller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller throwing strikes but missing.
Teller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teller slips nicely into half guard.
Teller is trying to control. Fellows wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Teller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Teller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teller wants to control but Fellows is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Teller.
Fellows tries to roll over but Teller keeps him under control.
Teller is looking to advance position but Fellows won't allow it.
Teller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fellows keeps working.
Teller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fellows has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fellows tries to kick Teller off in order to stand up. Teller Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Teller is putting a hurting on Fellows here, landing some big shots from side control.
Teller tries for a kimura but Fellows is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Teller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fellows turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fellows tries to work over Teller's front leg with a kick but Teller checks it.
Teller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fellows can do to turn this around?
Fellows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellows swings widly with a right hand
and Teller counters with a nice body shot.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Fellows moved out of range nicely.
Teller backing away here, and Fellows unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Teller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teller tries to counter with a takedown but Fellows is quick to defend against it.
Fellows lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fellows finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller attempts a counter takedown but Fellows avoids it well and moves away.
Teller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fellows unleashes a big counter combination but Teller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Fellows pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teller. Fellows shrugs it off though.
Fellows misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Teller is predictable there
and Fellows counters with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Teller does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fellows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teller swats away the attempt to clinch by Fellows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Teller.
Fellows misses with a body kick.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Fellows releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fellows looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teller misses with a leg kick
and Fellows makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Teller really felt that one!
Fellows misses with a head kick.
Fellows throws the kick towards the body but Teller avoids it.
Teller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fellows, who protects the arm well.
Fellows is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Teller is controlling him well.
Fellows prevents Teller from improving position.
Teller throws an elbow but Fellows slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fellows tries to improve position but can't.
Teller is working Fellows over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fellows wants to control but Teller postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Teller misses with the ground and pound.
Fubar Teller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teller is putting a hurting on Fellows here, landing some big shots from side control.
Teller is looking to take a break and control but Fellows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fellows down.
Teller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Teller tries to score with some ground and pound. Fellows controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Teller 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Teller working the body and head with strikes.
Fellows defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Teller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Fellows swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teller. That's going to slow Fellows down.
Teller throws a push kick but Fellows slaps the foot to one side.
Teller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Teller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller lands a right hook to the body.
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fellows throws a low kick but Teller moves out of range easily.
Teller throws a chopping leg kick but Fellows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fellows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fellows appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teller throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Teller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fellows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teller can pounce on him.
Dean Fellows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fellows takes a kick to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Fellows blocks the leg kick.
Fellows blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller is looking to land body kicks.
Teller fails with a takedown attempt.
Fellows throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Teller dives in for a single leg takedown but Fellows sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fellows was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fubar Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fellows checks a low kick from Teller.
Teller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller throws a strike aimed at the side of Fellows's head but Fellows avoids it well.
Teller scoring with punches from side control.
Teller wants to control but Fellows is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller is really struggling to control Fellows but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Teller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Teller is trying to get an arm triangle but Fellows is defending well.
Teller working the body and head with strikes.
Fellows wants to control but Teller postures up.
Teller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fellows some visible discomfort.
Teller working the body and head with strikes.
Fellows is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Teller is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Teller working the head and body with strikes.
Teller working the ground and pound from side control.
Teller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fellows, who protects the arm well.
Teller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Teller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dean Fellows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fubar Teller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teller is looking to take a break and control but Fellows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fubar Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fubar Teller!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamkhalaev comes to the cage accompanied by CoCo (MAKJ Remix) - O.T. Genasis. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilous shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bilous showed some decent athleticism there.
Bilous wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping him busy.
Shamkhalaev pushes Bilous off and gets back to his feet.
Bilous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamkhalaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bilous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamkhalaev misses with a double jab.
Bilous lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bilous stalls.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bilous takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Bilous blocks it.
Shamkhalaev lands a damaging elbow.
Bilous wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamkhalaev as Bilous tries to tie him up.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bilous stalling against the cage.
Bilous has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shamkhalaev uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilous looking for a sweep. Not yet Bilous, not yet.
Bilous throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shamkhalaev wants to get up but he can't break Bilous's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous wants to sweep but no luck.
Bilous is trying to control the position but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Bilous will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bilous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamkhalaev's guard.
Bilous is working Shamkhalaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bilous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bilous is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bilous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Bilous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bilous distracts Shamkhalaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bilous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous trying to control but Shamkhalaev is working from the bottom.
Bilous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shamkhalaev is looking to stand up but Bilous isn't so interested in that idea.
Bilous throws a big right hand that misses.
Bilous postures up in Shamkhalaev's guard and throws a big left but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Bilous is in close to Shamkhalaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shamkhalaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bilous connects with a couple of short punches.
Bilous landing some decent shots from guard.
Bilous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bilous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bilous looking to pass the guard.
Bilous wants to control from the top but Shamkhalaev keeps moving.
Shamkhalaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bilous is controlling him.
Bilous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bilous makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shamkhalaev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shamkhalaev has momentary wrist control but Bilous slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bilous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bilous stops Shamkhalaev from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavlo Bilous dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bilous blocks a jab.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bilous with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamkhalaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Shamkhalaev does no damage.
Bilous feints a counter leg kick.
Bilous is looking to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bilous finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamkhalaev's head.
Bilous is looking to clinch but Shamkhalaev is avoiding it.
Shamkhalaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamkhalaev lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Shamkhalaev misses.
Bilous wants to counter with a clinch but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Nice shot lands for Shamkhalaev.
Bilous throws a leg kick
and Shamkhalaev counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot.
Shamkhalaev sets himself, and Bilous steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamkhalaev avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev defending well as Bilous loads up on a big left hand.
Bilous takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bilous takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bilous avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev sets himself, and Bilous steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamkhalaev avoids it this time.
Bilous slips under a jab.
Bilous drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shamkhalaev defends it well.
A left and a right from Shamkhalaev both land. Nice combination.
Shamkhalaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shamkhalaev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right.
Shamkhalaev gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilous leaning against his opponent.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Bilous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shamkhalaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bilous.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous stalls.
Bilous has Shamkhalaev pressed against the cage.
Bilous receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bilous wants to stall.
Bilous trying to control the position but instead, Shamkhalaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bilous into the cage.
Bilous seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pavlo Bilous.
Bilous dodges the punch combination from Shamkhalaev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamkhalaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bilous wants to counter the offense by Shamkhalaev and move into the clinch position.
Shamkhalaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bilous.
Shamkhalaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Bilous circles away.
Bilous is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamkhalaev walks into a straight right hand from Bilous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bilous scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Bilous misses.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but Bilous is having none of it.
Bilous with the counter takedown but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
Bilous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavlo Bilous.
Shamkhalaev misses with a double jab.
Bilous fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamkhalaev, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Shamkhalaev.
Bilous avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bilous displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shamkhalaev up against the cage.
Shamkhalaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bilous.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bilous wants to stall.
Shamkhalaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bilous controlling the action here for a moment.
Bilous pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Bilous leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shamkhalaev.
Bilous has Shamkhalaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamkhalaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shamkhalaev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bilous's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Shamkhalaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bilous misses the jab.
Oooh a lovely combination from Shamkhalaev sends Bilous down but not out. Shamkhalaev dives into side control looking to finish.
Bilous is looking for a sweep.
Shamkhalaev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jab from Shamkhalaev.
Bilous is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bilous manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Bilous blocks it.
It seemed like Bilous was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bilous looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range.
Bilous slips a jab from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot
and Bilous counters with an outside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bilous is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamkhalaev finish him?
Bilous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamkhalaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bilous scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bilous counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamkhalaev won't be happy with that.
Bilous postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bilous seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pavlo Bilous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamkhalaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bilous working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bilous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bilous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shamkhalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bilous can do to turn this around?
Bilous working the ground and pound but Shamkhalaev is defending the strikes.
Bilous lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bilous throws an elbow but Shamkhalaev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bilous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shamkhalaev defending well as Bilous loads up on a big left hand.
Bilous looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamkhalaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Bilous fails with the takedown.
Shamkhalaev has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is looking to control Shamkhalaev's arms but Shamkhalaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bilous has his back to the cage.
Bilous's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bilous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavlo Bilous.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the side of Bilous's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamkhalaev.
Bilous's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bilous stalling in the clinch but Shamkhalaev improves position.
Bilous content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamkhalaev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamkhalaev 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wykyd Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall has chosen Attitude as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wykyd Dall!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Dall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dall.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Cooke walks into a stiff left hand from Dall.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Cooke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cooke checks it well.
Dall cracks Cooke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Nice body kick there by Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cooke lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Wykyd Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Nice body kick there by Cooke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke scores with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Cooke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dall throws a right hand that Cooke ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooke also avoids with ease.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Cooke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke throws a quick counter head kick but Dall was just out of range.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Cooke tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Dall tenderised Cooke's leg. Cooke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooke on the side of the head.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooke lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cooke.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooke as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy body kick from Dall
and Cooke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooke thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Cooke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cooke!
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall shoots for a takedown but Cooke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.
Cooke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cooke checks the leg kick.
Cooke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dall.
Matt Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wykyd Dall.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke connects with an inside leg kick.
Cooke tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Dall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
Cooke defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooke misses its target.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Cooke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dall is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cooke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Dall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cooke dodges the ground and pound from Dall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooke pushes Dall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dall's guard! Nice work there by Cooke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooke scores with a head kick.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Cooke as Dall shoots in.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall misses with the combination.
Dall misses with a low kick.
A big right from Dall misses.
Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cooke throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Dall throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Dall thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke throws a big counter combination but Dall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooke's calf.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Cooke scores with a body shot.
Cooke drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage.
Cooke pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dall just manages to avoid it.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Cooke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cooke jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
Dall avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Cooke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Cooke cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Dall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dall throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Cooke blocks the leg kick.
Dall lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Cooke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cooke cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Cooke catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cooke is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Cooke circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wykyd Dall.
Cooke takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
Cooke thuds his shin into the meat of Dall's side.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Cooke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dall misses with a body kick.
Cooke misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Cooke digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall slips a jab from Cooke.
Dall looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dall throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Dall looks to throw a body kick
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Dall motions for Cooke to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall shoots in for a double leg but Cooke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dall throws a lazy head kick
and Cooke counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a body kick.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke lands the left hand.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooke.
Dall misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Cooke had a free shot at his head there.
Cooke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Cooke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Dall.
It appears Cooke was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cooke tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wykyd Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Jab from Cooke.
Dall throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Cooke throws a head kick that half lands.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Cooke.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooke lands a jab to the head.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Cooke lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
Cooke delivers a nice body kick.
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Cooke thows a body kick. Dall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooke wants it to stay on the feet.
Matt Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wykyd Dall.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooke.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cooke lands with a cross.
Good leg kick by Cooke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke lands with an overhand left.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall catches Cooke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Cooke.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Cooke.
Dall throws a lazy head kick
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke connects with a looping right hand.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Skog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Skog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skog misses the shot to the body.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skog jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Skog moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Skog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Skog throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Skog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGuire is trying is best to control the position here.
McGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuire.
Skog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Skog won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire working for a triangle but Skog defends it easily.
McGuire pulls Skog in to control the position.
Skog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Skog has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGuire wants to hit a switch here but Skog passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
McGuire can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is still trying to improve position.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skog in particular looking to stall.
Skog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Skog has control of the leg.
McGuire gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skog content to stall in guard here.
Skog looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Skog.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skog throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Skog is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A lazy body kick from Skog
and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Skog didn't expect that.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
Skog keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skog working a defensive guard here.
Skog is really struggling to control McGuire but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skog throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skog defends it well.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Skog.
Skog swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skog feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Skog connects with a solid leg kick.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Skog looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from Skog.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skog slips a jab from McGuire.
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Skog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Skog.
A low kick from Skog misses
and McGuire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Skog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Skog moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skog, right into the meat.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
Skog defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog misses with a body kick.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skog with a body shot.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skog misses with a low kick.
McGuire with the counter takedown but Skog avoids it easily.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire feints and then cracks Skog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skog down.
Skog stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire 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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skog walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire thumps Skog with a low kick.
Skog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skog moves away.
Skog lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skog misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown. Skog fights it but they end up in guard.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skog is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Dan Skog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire works over Skog with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuire is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGuire working his ground and pound in the gym.
Skog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skog defending well though.
Skog keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stalling.
Skog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skog looking for a sweep. Not yet Skog, not yet.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Skog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Skog!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire has an active guard here but Skog has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog slows the pace down in half guard.
McGuire trying to control here.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
After winning the bout, Mike McGuire 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaziri I I I tries to clinch but Strunz is having none of it.
We've been told by Strunz's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strunz. Vaziri I I I shrugs it off though.
Strunz moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes.
Strunz tries a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it.
Strunz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vaziri I I I moves into the clinch.
Vaziri I I I working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Vaziri I I I avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
Vaziri I I I tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
Vaziri I I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaziri I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz.
Vaziri I I I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vaziri I I I fails to land.
Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Strunz.
Strunz prevents a body shot from Vaziri I I I.
A short right from Vaziri I I I.
A short right from Vaziri I I I on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz is trying to force a seperation but Vaziri I I I has the dominant position.
Strunz tries to work over Vaziri I I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz lands with a light punch inside.
Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside.
Vaziri I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strunz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz.
Vaziri I I I lands a hook that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Strunz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Strunz has a couple of punches blocked by Vaziri I I I.
Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaziri I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I blocks a body shot from Strunz.
A hook to the body from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut
and Strunz counters with a stiff right hand.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Nice shot lands for Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strunz slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I.
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
Strunz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vaziri I I I tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz is looking to counter punch.
Strunz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vaziri I I I missing with a left hand there. Strunz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Strunz.
Vaziri I I I works the jab nicely.
Vaziri I I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Strunz throwing a counter right hand but Vaziri I I I manages to avoid it.
Strunz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaziri I I I rushes Strunz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Vaziri I I I avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I.
A short left from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Vaziri I I I avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
Strunz breaks from the clinch.
Strunz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strunz defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaziri I I I defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Strunz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vaziri I I I slips a straight right by Strunz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaziri I I I! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strunz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Vaziri I I I is out of range.
Vaziri I I I tries to clinch but Strunz moves out of range.
Vaziri I I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Vaziri I I I. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch
and Strunz counters with a nice leg kick.
Vaziri I I I staying out of range there.
Donk. Vaziri I I I catches Strunz right on the button with a cross.
Strunz tries to land a front kick but Vaziri I I I steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vaziri I I I tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz throws a chopping leg kick but Vaziri I I I manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Strunz throws a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it.
Vaziri I I I scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strunz doesn't seem bothered though.
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strunz counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hossein Vaziri I I I will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strunz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Vaziri I I I ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vaziri I I I.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Strunz.
Strunz cracks Vaziri I I I with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strunz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice uppercut.
Strunz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vaziri I I I.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strunz.
Strunz lands a nice looking body kick.
Strunz throws a leg kick but Vaziri I I I checks it.
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Vaziri I I I looks to clinch
and Vaziri I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
Vaziri I I I blocks the body kick.
Strunz is looking to land body kicks.
Strunz stuns Vaziri I I I with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vaziri I I I. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaziri I I I.
Strunz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I connects with a single shot there.
Strunz defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand.
Vaziri I I I looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Strunz throws a body kick that misses.
Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaziri I I I swings for the body but Strunz moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Vaziri I I I there.
Strunz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strunz takes a swing at Vaziri I I I's ribcage but misses.
Vaziri I I I throws a right hand that misses
and Strunz counters with a straight right hand.
Vaziri I I I lands a body shot.
Strunz with a nice cross.
Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strunz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaziri I I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz lands an overhand right.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Strunz tenderised Vaziri I I I's leg. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaziri I I I throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strunz on the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot.
Strunz misses with a hook. Vaziri I I I ducked under it nicely.
Strunz looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaziri I I I is just out of range.
Strunz motions for Vaziri I I I to come forward. Strunz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strunz swings widly with a right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target.
Strunz scores with a nice body kick.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
Strunz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vaziri I I I looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vaziri I I I thows a leg kick but Strunz checks it
and Strunz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz connects with a single shot there.
Strunz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vaziri I I I misses with a straight left.
Strunz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Strunz.
Strunz throws a chopping leg kick but Vaziri I I I manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Strunz tries a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it.
Vaziri I I I lands a nice hook to Strunz's body. Strunz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target.
Vaziri I I I lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strunz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strunz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaziri I I I under the eye.
Strunz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vaziri I I I.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaziri I I I cracks Strunz with a good jab.
Vaziri I I I scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws a front kick that sends Vaziri I I I stumbling back into the cage.
Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaziri I I I avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaziri I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz throws a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it.
Strunz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaziri I I I's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strunz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vaziri I I I keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vaziri I I I lands a nice shot that snaps Strunz's head back.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaziri I I I scores with a hook.
Vaziri I I I slips under a jab.
Strunz with a hook.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaziri I I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Strunz blocks it.
Vaziri I I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Vaziri I I I jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strunz throws a front kick that sends Vaziri I I I stumbling back into the cage.
Vaziri I I I drives through and clinches with Strunz against the cage.
Strunz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strunz blocks a body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz throws a head punch that misses.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaziri I I I controls his hands.
Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vaziri I I I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri I I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Strunz fails to land.
Vaziri I I I has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strunz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vaziri I I I can turn it around.
Strunz misses with some punches.
Vaziri I I I blocks a body shot from Strunz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strunz.
Strunz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Strunz as the two fighters clinch.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Strunz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaziri I I I backwards.
Vaziri I I I lands an uppercut.
Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz digs a right hand underneath Vaziri I I I's ribcage. Vaziri I I I let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaziri I I I.
Strunz has a couple of punches blocked by Vaziri I I I.
Strunz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strunz wants to break free but Vaziri I I I has control.
Strunz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaziri I I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaziri I I I presses Strunz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I prevents Strunz from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I lands a left hand.
Vaziri I I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strunz throws a head punch that misses.
Vaziri I I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Strunz.
Vaziri I I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vaziri I I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I blocks an uppercut.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz throws a head punch that misses.
Strunz working aggressively here.
Strunz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strunz.
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaziri I I I blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Strunz.
Vaziri I I I takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vaziri I I I takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Vaziri I I I blocks the low kick.
Strunz sets himself, and Vaziri I I I steps forward looking for the clinch! Strunz avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vaziri I I I will feel that in the morning.
Strunz looks to throw a body kick
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
Vaziri I I I on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strunz. Strunz obviously looking to wear him down.
Vaziri I I I is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaziri I I I lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaziri I I I with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vaziri I I I moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Vaziri I I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Strunz slips the punch.
Strunz thumps Vaziri I I I with a low kick.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses
and Vaziri I I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hossein Vaziri I I I just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vaziri I I I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Strunz throws a right and a left that Vaziri I I I avoids nicely.
Vaziri I I I misses with a straight left.
Vaziri I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz.
Strunz scores with a decent looking hook.
Vaziri I I I checks a leg kick.
Strunz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strunz connects with a high kick.
Vaziri I I I moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Vaziri I I I misses with a straight right.
Strunz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vaziri I I I is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strunz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaziri I I I connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strunz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vaziri I I I is able to avoid easily.
Vaziri I I I moves out of range of the body kick from Strunz.
Vaziri I I I throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strunz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaziri I I I.
Strunz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vaziri I I I closes the distance and clinches.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strunz.
Vaziri I I I presses Strunz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaziri I I I scores with a shoulder strike.
Vaziri I I I lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vaziri I I I blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch.
Vaziri I I I lands a shot to the body.
Strunz misses with the head strike.
Vaziri I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strunz.
Vaziri I I I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vaziri I I I scores with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside.
Vaziri I I I lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strunz tries to work over Vaziri I I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz misses with some punches.
Strunz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Vaziri I I I doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaziri I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Vaziri I I I scores with a shot to the side of Strunz's head.
Strunz is rocked!
Strunz tries to break free but Vaziri I I I pushes him back against the cage.
Vaziri I I I presses Strunz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaziri I I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Strunz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz misses with some punches.
Vaziri I I I leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vaziri I I I lands an uppercut.
Strunz misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strunz.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaziri I I I controls his hands.
Strunz working hard to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaziri I I I's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaziri I I I struggles to land a body shot inside as Strunz controls his hands.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Vaziri I I I avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
Strunz misses with some punches.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
Strunz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I prevents a body shot from Strunz.
Strunz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaziri I I I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a body punch.
Strunz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vaziri I I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strunz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaziri I I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Nice body punch from Vaziri I I I - that landed with a thud.
Vaziri I I I prevents a body shot from Strunz.
A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Strunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Strunz is looking to chop away at Vaziri I I I's legs.
Strunz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Vaziri I I I does it's job there.
Strunz throws a hook but Vaziri I I I blocks it.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes.
Strunz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vaziri I I I checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the side of Strunz's head but Strunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Strunz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaziri I I I moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaziri I I I scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Vaziri I I I lands with a hook. Strunz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch.
Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaziri I I I cracks a nice hook into Strunz's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes.
Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaziri I I I lands a right hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I throws an off balance right hand
and Vaziri I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strunz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses with a looping left.
Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses.
Vaziri I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vaziri I I I lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strunz.
A shot in the inside from Strunz.
Strunz takes a shot to the head.
Vaziri I I I lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strunz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Vaziri I I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I blocks an uppercut.
Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaziri I I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaziri I I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz working aggressively here.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaziri I I I's elbow.
A short left from Strunz.
Bronko Strunz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I blocks a body shot from Strunz.
Strunz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaziri I I I can't find room to land a body shot as Strunz controls the action.
Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strunz.
Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Vaziri I I I digs a right hand into Strunz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strunz's gas tank.
Good body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaziri I I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strunz has a couple of punches blocked by Vaziri I I I.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vaziri I I I's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaziri I I I's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strunz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vaziri I I I moves out of range as Strunz throws a body kick.
Strunz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vaziri I I I. That did some damage!
Vaziri I I I thows a leg kick but Strunz checks it
and Vaziri I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Some wild striking there from Strunz.
Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaziri I I I cracks Strunz with an open hand slap.
Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hossein Vaziri I I I.
I think Vaziri I I I has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri I I I!
Hossein Vaziri I I I thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucifer Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Palhares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic throws a low kick but Palhares avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Palhares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Palhares persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Palhares walks into a jab.
Markovic jabs Palhares right on the nose. Palhares blinks but takes it well.
Palhares slips a jab from Markovic.
Palhares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palhares at a distance.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Palhares off the cage and back into range.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic slips under a jab from Palhares.
Markovic catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Palhares defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Palhares drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markovic sprawls and moves away.
Palhares misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic clobbers Palhares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markovic works the jab nicely.
Palhares is rocked!
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palhares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markovic, as that shot connected.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palhares is aggressively charging in as Markovic backs up avoiding any damage. Markovic tosses out a jab and Palhares runs right into it face first! Palhares is out cold! Markovic dropped down on all fours and is barking in Palhares's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic 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 Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by The Dust Brothers - This Is Your Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Donalds!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat.
Durden defending well as Donalds loads up on a big left hand.
Donalds has Durden up against the cage in a clinch.
Donalds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
Durden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donalds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Donalds leaning his opponent against the cage.
Durden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donalds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Durden to work.
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden working aggressively here.
Donalds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Durden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Donalds misses with the head strike.
Donalds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donalds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donalds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donalds.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Donalds avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Durden lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Donalds as the two fighters clinch.
Donalds misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Durden.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Donalds's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Durden.
Donalds dodges an elbow strike from Durden.
Nice body punch from Durden - that landed with a thud.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donalds's elbow.
Durden has a couple of punches blocked by Donalds.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Donalds works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donalds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donalds is looking to control Durden's arms but Durden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donalds has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donalds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donalds misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Durden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donaldss head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donalds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden digs a right hand into Donalds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donalds's gas tank.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Donalds.
Durden lands a body punch.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donalds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Donalds struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Durden lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mac Donalds has been cut.
A short right from Donalds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Donalds's cut.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donalds misses the shot to the body.
Donalds sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durden's corner calls for a 1-2. Durden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donalds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donalds misses with a body kick.
Durden tries to bum rush Donalds with a series of wild strikes but Donalds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donalds.
Donalds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donalds.
Durden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donalds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donalds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Donalds moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Donalds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donalds throws an off balance right hand
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donalds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Donalds there.
Donalds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donalds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donalds is rocked!
Donalds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Donalds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Donalds lands with a good body shot.
Donalds connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donalds misses with a straight right.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden lands a jab to Donalds's midsection.
Donalds attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds misses with a body shot.
Durden cracks Donalds with an open hand slap.
Donalds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donalds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donalds drives through and clinches with Durden against the cage.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Donalds working aggressively here.
Donalds scores with a shoulder strike.
Donalds tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Donalds back against the cage.
Good body shot from Durden.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Durden.
Donalds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden has been working on his balance at LOD: Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Donalds.
Tyler Durden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Durden is pushing Donalds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donalds.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden taking a breather.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donalds is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Donalds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Donalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donalds working aggressively here.
Donalds blocks a body shot from Durden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Donalds wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mac Donalds's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Donalds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
A big left from Durden misses.
It seemed like Donalds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donalds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
Durden throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donalds. That's going to slow Durden down.
Nice shot by Durden.
Donalds just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donalds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donalds throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Donalds manages to avoid it.
Donalds cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden goes for a double leg but Donalds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Donalds continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Donalds.
Donalds tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
Donalds wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
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!
Donalds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donalds, right into the meat.
Durden checks a low kick from Donalds.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donalds checks a leg kick.
Durden drops his hands momentarily and Donalds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden lands a body shot.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Donalds.
Donalds looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Donalds blocks the low kick.
Donalds missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden slips under a jab from Donalds.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donalds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Durden.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donalds.
Donalds scores with a hook.
It looks like Tyler Durden has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Donalds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donalds gets caught flat footed, as Durden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Durden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durden throwing strikes but missing.
Durden is looking to work some ground and pound but Donalds has wrist control.
Durden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Donalds has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donalds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durden is one step ahead there.
Donalds trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is stalling in the full guard.
Durden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Durden stopping the sweep attempt from Donalds.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durden tries to keep at a distance but Donalds has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durden prevents a body shot from Donalds.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donaldss head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Donalds fails to land.
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Donalds controls his hands.
Durden pushes Donalds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mac Donalds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donalds throws a head punch that misses.
Durden lands an elbow inside.
Durden lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Mac Donalds's cut even more.
Durden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durden wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Durden.
Well Durden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden 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.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danko Jones - Do You Wanna Rock. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Campbell cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reilly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Campbell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Campbell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Campbell dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Campbell.
A leg kick checked by Reilly.
Reilly wants to counter the offense by Campbell and move into the clinch position.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Campbell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Campbell misses with a double jab.
Reilly moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Reilly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Campbell throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly throws a counter combo.
Campbell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell backing away here, and Reilly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Campbell throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Reilly stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Campbell misses.
Campbell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Campbell lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Campbell.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Campbell throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly misses with a hook
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Campbell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Reilly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Campbell throws a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a low kick, right behind Campbell 's knee.
Campbell looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Campbell shoots in but Reilly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campbell sets himself, and Reilly steps forward looking for the clinch! Campbell avoids it this time.
Campbell lunges at Reilly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reilly's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Campbell misses its intended target.
Reilly tries to counter with a clinch but Campbell shakes him off and moves away.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Campbell.
Good leg kick by Reilly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Campbell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campbell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Campbell wants to land a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campbell backing away here, and Reilly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Campbell cracks Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Campbell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Campbell ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reilly as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Reilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Campbell misses the body punch
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Campbell.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Campbell is trying to drag Reilly to the mat but Reilly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly is trying to maintain a safe position but Campbell gets an underhook and turns Reilly into the cage.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Campbell is trying to maintain a safe position but Reilly gets an underhook and turns Campbell into the cage.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Campbell avoiding damage as Reilly throws knees to the body.
Reilly has Campbell pushed against the cage.
Reilly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campbell.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly tries to stall but Campbell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Reilly.
Campbell tries to stall but Reilly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly trying to land knees to the body.
Campbell misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reilly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Campbell is stalling here.
Reilly leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campbell is keeping busy.
Reilly misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campbell.
Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly avoiding damage.
Campbell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell can't get the takedown.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Campbell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reilly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reilly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Reilly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reilly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campbell moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reilly sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell clobbers Reilly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Campbell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Campbell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly wants to counter with a clinch but Campbell pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Reilly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reilly scores with a head kick.
Campbell misses with a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a two punch combo.
Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reilly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Campbell throwing strikes but Reilly manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Campbell trying to remain calm as Reilly controls from the top position.
Campbell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Campbell is trying to control Reilly's posture but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to reverse the position but Reilly maintains control.
Reilly controlling from the full mount.
Campbell is trying desperately to improve position.
Campbell is squirming around, avoiding Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Campbell is trying to escape the mount but Reilly keeps good control and instead manages to take Campbell's back.
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.
Reilly has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reilly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Campbell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell trying to control but Reilly postures up.
Campbell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Reilly manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Reilly replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Campbell blocks it well.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell sets himself, and Reilly steps forward looking for the clinch! Campbell avoids it this time.
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reilly.
Campbell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly works the jab nicely.
Campbell misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Reilly misses.
Campbell throws a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a leg kick.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
Reilly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Campbell.
Campbell connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Campbell's head back.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Campbell throws a chopping leg kick but Reilly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reilly's waist but Reilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campbell off to one side.
Reilly tries to counter with a clinch but Campbell shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Campbell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
And Campbell counters with a quick kick to the body but Reilly blocks it.
Campbell takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Campbell misses.
Reilly wants to counter with a clinch but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
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 slow jab from Campbell misses its intended target.
Reilly tries to counter with a clinch but Campbell shakes him off and moves away.
Campbell lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reilly counters with an outside leg kick.
Reilly misses the jab.
Campbell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Campbell jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Reilly lands.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly scores with a nice right hand.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Campbell moved away.
Campbell looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Reilly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reilly gets caught flat footed, as Campbell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Reilly blocks nicely.
Campbell stands up over Reilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell had his way with Frank Reilly in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Campbell drives through with a takedown into Reilly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reilly's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Campbell has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Reilly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campbell with the ground and pound but Reilly uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephen Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reilly seems keen to control Campbell's posture.
Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reilly is pulling down on Campbell's head. It's preventing any offense from Campbell, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Campbell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reilly finds it's way round the side to connect with Campbell's head.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Reilly scores with a kick to the midsection.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
Reilly wants to counter with a clinch but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Reilly, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Reilly against the cage but Reilly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch.
Campbell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reilly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Campbell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reilly.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reilly sprawls well. Reilly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Reilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stephen Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell tries to work over Reilly's front leg with a kick but Reilly checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Campbell!
Stephen Campbell retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Stephen Campbell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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