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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mic Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mic Mac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daryl Smith's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mic Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daryl Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mac.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac tries to land a body kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mac sprawling to the canvas! Mac rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Mac is rocked!
Mac is holding his hands too far apart here. Smith throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mac is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daryl Smith!
Daryl Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Sick Puppies - You're Going Down as his entrance music. Ricardo Alves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grace.
Alves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves throws a hook but Grace avoids it easily.
Grace connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grace swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Grace throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Grace walks into a stiff left hand from Alves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grace.
Grace missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miguel Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alves back to the cage. Grace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Grace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grace throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grace checks a leg kick.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Grace's head but Grace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Grace.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alves! But no joy.
Alves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Grace.
A little jabbing left from Alves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alves lands a two punch combo.
Alves lands a jab to Grace's midsection.
Grace lands a jab.
Grace moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grace under the eye.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Grace.
Grace backing away here, and Alves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Grace throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a hook. Grace ducked under it nicely.
Alves is looking to chop away at Grace's legs.
Alves with a jab.
Grace misses with a low kick.
Grace throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grace lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover.
Grace throws a head kick that misses
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Grace misses with a two punch combination.
As Grace backs off Alves throws a huge counter combo but Grace manages to avoid it all.
Grace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Grace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Alves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Grace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves throws the left hand but Grace avoids the punch easily.
Grace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Grace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Alves misses.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grace.
Grace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grace throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
Alves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Alves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grace misses with a double jab.
Grace slips under a jab.
Grace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grace misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grace thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Grace throws a leg kick but Alves moved away.
Alves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alves scores with a nice head shot.
Grace moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Alves.
Alves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grace throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grace throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves throws out a counter right but Grace avoids it with no problem.
Grace scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Alves.
Sloppy strikes from Grace. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Grace will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alves looks to land a left hand but Grace moved out of range nicely.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miguel Grace is winning the standup battle so far.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grace misses with a double jab.
Grace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grace throws a leg kick
and Grace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Grace misses.
Grace misses with a straight right.
Grace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grace misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Grace throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miguel Grace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Grace does no damage.
Alves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Grace is just out of range.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Grace misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a one-two to the body.
Grace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick from Grace lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves misses the jab.
Alves lands an overhand right.
Alves jabs at Grace's body.
Grace lands a jab to the head.
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!
Alves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grace lands with a kick to the temple. Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Grace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grace scores with a nice body kick.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grace circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grace.
Grace throws a head kick that misses.
Grace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
Alves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grace!
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Grace ducks down to avoid it.
Grace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grace throws a big shot that misses.
Grace avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace throws a head kick that misses.
Grace scores with a jab.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grace throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Grace backs off Alves throws a huge counter combo but Grace manages to avoid it all.
Grace looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Alves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Grace misses with a series of wild punches.
Grace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Alves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grace blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grace with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Grace.
Grace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace misses with a leg kick
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves throws a series of punches but Grace avoids them all with ease.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves misses with a straight right.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves looks to land a combination but Grace avoids it well.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grace throws out the jab.
Grace avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Grace moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Grace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
A jab from Grace does it's job there.
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 Miguel Grace will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grace dodges the punch combination from Alves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Alves down.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves misses with a hook. Grace ducked under it nicely.
Alves lands a jab-cross combination.
Grace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grace. Grace obviously looking to wear him down.
Grace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alves blocks a head kick by Grace.
Alves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grace throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grace slips a straight right by Alves.
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!
Grace misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
Grace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alves connects with a right hand. Grace shakes it off.
Grace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grace throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Alves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grace with a body shot.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grace moves away.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grace swings widly with a right hand
and Alves counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Alves avoids the body shot from Grace.
Alves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Grace. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grace.
Alves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Grace's leg but Grace calmly moves out of range.
Grace scores with a jab to the body.
Grace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grace slips under a jab.
Grace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricardo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves 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.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
A big left from Alves misses.
Grace looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Alves unleashes a big counter combination but Grace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Grace half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grace missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves tries to bum rush Grace with a series of wild strikes but Grace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alves misses the jab.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Grace.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves looks to land a combination. Grace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Grace.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Alves down.
Miguel Grace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Grace.
Alves looks to land a combination but Grace avoids it well.
Grace slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grace duly obliges.
Alves is rocked!
Grace pounces like a tiger and cracks Alves with a vicious hook! Alves is down but not out! Grace follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Grace!
Miguel Grace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Reis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levasseur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reis is looking for a sweep.
Reis is working hard here to advance position.
Levasseur working the head with strikes.
Reis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levasseur scores with punches from side control.
Reis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levasseur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levasseur creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levasseur working the head with strikes.
Reis is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur lands strikes from half guard.
Levasseur lands strikes from half guard.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levasseur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Levasseur moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Reis.
Levasseur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reis, who protects the arm well.
Levasseur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis is looking for a sweep.
Levasseur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Levasseur wants to improve his position but Reis is controlling well.
Levasseur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Levasseur sees it coming and defends easily.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Levasseur moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Levasseur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Levasseur distracts Reis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Levasseur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levasseur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levasseur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levasseur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Fight Factory inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Levasseur works over Reis with some ground and pound from guard.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Levasseur is in close to Reis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levasseur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levasseur controlling from the top position.
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
That's time! Reis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levasseur is trying to defend but Reis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levasseur defends it well.
Levasseur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reis pulls his head out easily.
Levasseur controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis is trying to work for a kimura but Levasseur is defending well.
Levasseur is defending against the submission attempts here by Reis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis wants to work for an arm triangle but Levasseur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Levasseur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Levasseur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reis.
Levasseur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levasseur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Levasseur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reis moves into full guard.
Levasseur pushing down on Reis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levasseur working Reis over with strikes.
Reis tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levasseur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levasseur is looking for a kimura but Reis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levasseur to get the leverage.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levasseur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reis wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levasseur lands a nice short elbow.
Reis wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Levasseur is nestled in close to Reis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur is pressing down on Reis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reis is holding on for now.
Reis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reis is rocked!
Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Reis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reis has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levasseur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reis defends it well.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levasseur trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Levasseur seems content to control.
Reis seems to have got his legs back now.
Reis is looking for a sweep. Levasseur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levasseur pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Levasseur.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Levasseur is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levasseur passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reis looks for a takedown but Levasseur sprawls well.
Levasseur gets caught flat footed, as Reis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reis trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis has gone for a leg lock! Levasseur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reis's guard.
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levasseur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levasseur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levasseur lands a couple of elbows.
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Reis looking for a guillotine here but Levasseur defends easily.
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levasseur defends well.
Levasseur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levasseur cracks Reis with a solid left hand.
Reis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Levasseur is aware though and is defending well.
Reis looking for a guillotine here but Levasseur defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levasseur defends it easily.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levasseur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
Levasseur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reis's head.
Reis is looking for a triangle but Levasseur pushes his legs off easily.
Reis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levasseur landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Julian Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levasseur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
Levasseur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levasseur defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levasseur 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Levasseur!
After winning the bout, Olivier Levasseur 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George The Englander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Renegade by (hed)PE. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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208 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George The Englander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Stephens!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander misses with a body shot
and Stephens counters with a good, hard body kick but The Englander shrugs it off.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens thuds his shin into the meat of The Englander's side.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Englander lands a body shot.
Stephens lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and The Englander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Englander connects with a body shot.
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens looks for the body kick but The Englander saw that one coming.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and The Englander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stephens looks winded!
Stephens throws a leg kick but The Englander checks it.
The Englander swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Englander connects with a body shot that sends Stephens's belly button to the back.
Stephens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
Stephens cracks The Englander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stephens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Englander counters with a nice uppercut.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
Stephens needs to keep his hands up - The Englander had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens throws a fast counter high kick but The Englander manages to duck under it in time.
Stephens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Stephens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Englander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephens misses with a looping left.
The Englander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling The Englander to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Englander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stephens thinking.
The Englander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens drops his hands momentarily and The Englander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Englander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but The Englander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens connects with a high kick.
Stephens looks for the body kick but The Englander saw that one coming.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Stephens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Englander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephens.
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Englander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Stephens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Craig Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
Stephens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stephens scores with a head kick.
Craig Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Englander throws out the jab.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Englander swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from The Englander misses the target.
Stephens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Englander crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stephens - the referee stops the clock and The Englander gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stephens. The Englander manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but The Englander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Englander throwing a counter right hand but Stephens manages to avoid it.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Stephens throws out a counter right but The Englander avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Stephens misses.
Stephens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and The Englander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Englander steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stephens. That one must have hurt.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Englander misses with a body punch
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings The Englander.
Stephens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Englander manages to avoid it.
The Englander scores with a body shot.
A left lands for The Englander.
The Englander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens lands with a hook. The Englander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens misses with a combination
and The Englander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stephens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Stephens misses
and The Englander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
A big left from The Englander misses.
Stephens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Englander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stephens throws a series of strikes that have The Englander backpedaling.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens misses with a leg kick.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Stephens misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and The Englander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Englander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephens's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens looks to land a combination but The Englander avoids it well.
The Englander lands with a shot to the body.
Stephens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Englander.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Stephens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Englander.
The Englander avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens slips a jab from The Englander.
The Englander backing away here, and Stephens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
The Englander swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stephens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Englander works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
The Englander connects with a body shot that sends Stephens's belly button to the back.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Stephens staying out of range there.
As The Englander backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but The Englander manages to avoid it all.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Englander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Englander throws a sloppy body shot
and Stephens counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
The fighters circling - The Englander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens swings for the body but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
George The Englander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but The Englander ducks down to avoid it.
The Englander misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
The Englander avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has The Englander backing up. The Englander nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stephens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Englander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
The Englander throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craig Stephens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 George The Englander.
Well Stephens 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EVOLUTION Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by The House of The Rising Sun - The Animals. Cain Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27
250 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to clinch
and Parker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parker.
Parker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Parker just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Jones has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Parker!
A victorious Corey Parker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nobuhiro Nakamura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slick Dick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura clinches up against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Dick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
It looks like Slick Dick has been cut.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Nakamura.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Dick.
Nakamura pushes Dick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dick looks winded!
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura works on Dick's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura lands a body punch.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Dick's head.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dick.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Nakamura is working Dick over against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura stalling against the cage.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
That has opened up Slick Dick's cut even more.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Dick is rocked!
Nakamura cracks Dick with a nice body shot.
Dick is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dicks head.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Nakamura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nakamura is working Dick over against the cage.
Nakamura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dick seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nakamura seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Nakamura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Dick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Dick 's eye.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Dick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dick's gas tank.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Slick Dick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Dick.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Dick's ribcage. Dick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Nakamura presses Dick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Dick's head.
Slick Dick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick being controlled against the cage.
Nakamura leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobuhiro Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Dick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Dick's belly button to the back.
Nakamura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dick's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakamura - that will leave a mark!
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura darts in and clinches Dick up against the cage.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dick swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Nakamura is leaning against Dick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Dick 's eye.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slick Dick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
A victorious Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura has chosen 12 Stones - Bulletproof as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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Good knees
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Distor Centura!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Centura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
La Grande fails with a takedown attempt.
Centura lands with a cross.
La Grande missing with a left hand there. Centura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Grande misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by La Grande.
La Grande throws a head kick but Centura moves out of range.
La Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Centura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Centura throws an overhand right that lands on La Grande's shoulder, as La Grande tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura throws a jab when La Grande was well out of range.
La Grande seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Centura ducks under a wild hook from La Grande.
La Grande connects with a jab.
Centura throws a jab but it's blocked by La Grande.
A jab from Centura misses.
La Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Centura counters with a nice low kick that buckles La Grande's knee momentarily.
Centura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Centura scores with a punch to the head.
James La Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Grande slips a straight right by Centura.
La Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Grande backing away here, and Centura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
La Grande misses with a straight right.
La Grande goes for a double leg but Centura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Centura continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Grande. Centura does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Centura lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Centura throws out the jab.
La Grande changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
La Grande slips under a jab.
Centura cracks La Grande with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by La Grande.
Distor Centura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centura.
La Grande dives in and scores a takedown into Centura's guard.
La Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Centura trying to control the position.
La Grande postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura seems keen to control La Grande's posture.
La Grande pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Centura is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Centura holds on and takes a little breather.
La Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Centura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Grande manages to get himself to full guard.
Centura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
La Grande looking for a guillotine here but Centura defends easily.
La Grande is looking for a triangle but Centura pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande wants to sweep but no luck.
Centura scoring with punches to the head and body.
La Grande working for a triangle but Centura defends it easily.
Centura working some strikes from top position.
Centura landing some decent shots from guard.
La Grande is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Centura is aware though and is defending well.
La Grande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Centura postures up.
La Grande keeping full guard, as Centura tries to pass.
Centura got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Grande has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Centura has managed to get both his arms back between La Grande's legs - danger averted.
Centura postures up and lands a big shot to La Grande's brow.
Centura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
La Grande has momentary wrist control but Centura slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Distor Centura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
La Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Centura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
La Grande throws a jab when Centura was well out of range.
La Grande has a takedown stuffed.
La Grande needs to keep his hands up - Centura had a free shot at his head there.
La Grande moves away from the strike by Centura.
Centura misses with a series of wild punches.
La Grande tries to counter with a takedown but Centura is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura drops La Grande with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but La Grande looks back up at him and smiles so Centura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
La Grande is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Centura.
La Grande appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
La Grande slips a straight right by Centura.
La Grande misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Centura defending well as La Grande loads up on a big left hand.
La Grande has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Centura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Centura throws a hook but La Grande avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Centura.
Centura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Grande is out of range.
Centura misses with a low kick.
Centura is looking to slow La Grande down with leg kicks.
La Grande misses with a takedown
and Centura counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James La Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Grande checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by La Grande or perhaps it was just good defense by Centura, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centura throws a hook to the side of La Grande's head but La Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Grande closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Centura to the mat! Centura manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Grande throws a strike but Centura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Centura from controlling successfully.
Centura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
La Grande is looking for a triangle but Centura pushes his legs off easily.
James La Grande overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Centura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Centura lands a couple of elbows.
Centura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
La Grande is trying to keep Centura in close.
Centura trying to control but La Grande is working from the bottom.
Centura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura pushes down on La Grande's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Centura is pressing down on La Grande's thigh, looking to free his foot. La Grande is holding on for now.
La Grande is staying active underneath Centura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
La Grande is looking to control Centura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Grande avoid being mounted?
La Grande is concentrating on defense, preventing Centura from advancing position.
Centura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Centura is nestled in close to La Grande, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Centura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Centura trying to control from half guard but La Grande is working away.
La Grande trying to hold on to Centura's head to control him but Centura postures up.
Centura trying to control from half guard but La Grande is working away.
La Grande looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Centura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Centura is nestled in close to La Grande, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh La Grande is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Centura lands with a punch from half guard.
Centura lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt La Grande quite badly. La Grande pulls Centura in close trying to recover. Centura postures up and lands two really hard shots that put La Grande on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but La Grande doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distor Centura!
Distor Centura is the new welterweight champion!
Distor Centura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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