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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monk Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk Eastman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Dyrdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monk Eastman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Eastman misses.
Eastman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dyrdek in his tracks.
Eastman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eastman stuffs the takedown attempt from Dyrdek. Dyrdek gets slowly back to his feet.
Dyrdek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monk Eastman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyrdek gets caught flat footed, as Eastman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dyrdek is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eastman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyrdek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dyrdek looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyrdek throws a head punch that misses.
Dyrdek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eastman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eastman is trying to control. Dyrdek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman prevents Dyrdek from improving his position.
Eastman blocks the strikes from Dyrdek.
Eastman wants to take a breather but Dyrdek is having none of it.
Dyrdek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dyrdek.
Eastman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dyrdek's head.
Eastman works over Dyrdek with some ground and pound from guard.
Eastman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eastman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyrdek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eastman has managed to get both his arms back between Dyrdek's legs - danger averted.
Eastman trying to control but Dyrdek is working from the bottom.
Dyrdek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyrdek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek wants to sweep but no luck.
Eastman is in close to Dyrdek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eastman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dyrdek is retaining full guard.
Eastman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyrdek 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.
Dyrdek is trying to control the position but Eastman postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Dyrdek keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dyrdek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dyrdek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eastman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dyrdek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but Eastman moves out of range.
Eastman connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Rob Dyrdek has been cut.
Eastman connects with an inside leg kick.
Dyrdek thows a body kick. Eastman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eastman throws a leg kick that misses.
Dyrdek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eastman throws a body punch but Dyrdek moves out of range.
Dyrdek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dyrdek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Dyrdek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dyrdek blocks a head kick by Eastman.
Dyrdek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyrdek pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is trying to stall.
Eastman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyrdek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eastman misses with a hook
and Dyrdek counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eastman misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyrdek misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eastman as Dyrdek tries to tie him up.
Eastman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eastman slows down the pace here.
Dyrdek throws a punch but it's blocked by Eastman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monk Eastman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eastman throws a poor cross that misses
and Dyrdek counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eastman throws a body punch but Dyrdek moves out of range.
It looked like Dyrdek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eastman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eastman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dyrdek takes one to the side of the head.
Eastman misses with a head kick.
Dyrdek is looking to counter the offense by Eastman and move into the clinch.
Eastman throws a hook but Dyrdek avoids it easily.
Dyrdek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eastman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyrdek was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastman.
Eastman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dyrdek tries to clinch up.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but Eastman moves out of range.
Eastman tries a low kick but Dyrdek avoids it.
A cross from Eastman lands.
Eastman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Eastman. That snapped Dyrdek's head back.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eastman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eastman misses with a hook. Dyrdek ducked under it nicely.
Eastman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyrdek fails to land the takedown.
Eastman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dyrdek is looking to clinch but Eastman is avoiding it.
Eastman throws a head kick that misses
and Dyrdek counters by clinching up.
Dyrdek throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyrdek.
Eastman throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyrdek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyrdek slows down the pace here.
Dyrdek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Dyrdek.
Eastman lands an uppercut.
Rob Dyrdek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eastman blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyrdek lands an uppercut.
Dyrdek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dyrdek lands with a short shot to the head.
Dyrdek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eastman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyrdek backwards.
Dyrdek wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyrdek backwards.
Dyrdek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eastman up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek looking to slow down the pace here.
Eastman throws a head punch that misses.
Dyrdek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eastman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyrdek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eastman letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
A short right from Dyrdek on the inside.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eastman's elbow.
Eastman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eastman dips to his left and cracks Dyrdek with an uppercut!
Dyrdek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dyrdek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Eastman.
Dyrdek avoids the body shot from Eastman.
Monk Eastman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dyrdek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monk Eastman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Eastman motions for Dyrdek to come forward. Eastman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eastman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eastman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dyrdek kicks off Eastman and gets to his feet.
Eastman loads up on a big right hand but Dyrdek slips the punch.
Dyrdek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eastman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eastman, as that shot connected.
Eastman looks to land a right hand but Dyrdek moved out of range.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but Eastman moves away
and Eastman counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastman missing with a left hand there. Dyrdek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Eastman.
Eastman looks to land a right hand but Dyrdek moved out of range.
Dyrdek thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman throws a lazy right hand but Dyrdek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Eastman looks to move away, Dyrdek throws a big counter combo but Eastman just gets out of the way.
Dyrdek tries to clinch there but Eastman circles away.
Rob Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eastman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Eastman there.
Eastman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dyrdek. Dyrdek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dyrdek darts in and clinches Eastman up against the cage.
Eastman misses with the head strike.
Dyrdek cracks Eastman with a nice body shot.
Dyrdek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dyrdek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dyrdek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyrdek misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dyrdek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dyrdek taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dyrdek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch.
Eastman lands with a light punch inside.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eastman avoids it.
Eastman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyrdek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eastman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dyrdek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eastman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eastman blocks it with crossed arms.
Eastman lands with a right to the head.
Eastman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyrdek's elbow.
Dyrdek tries to work over Eastman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monk Eastman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eastman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eastman pushes Dyrdek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eastman tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Eastman back against the cage.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch but Eastman improves position.
Dyrdek slows down the pace here.
Eastman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek slows down the pace here.
Dyrdek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eastman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eastman taking a breather.
Eastman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eastman letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
Dyrdek struggles to land a body shot inside as Eastman controls his hands.
Eastman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rob Dyrdek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Dyrdek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monk Eastman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eastman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monk Eastman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Ninefingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninefingers misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar blocks a jab.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ninefingers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninefingers.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Ninefingers lands a right hook to the body.
Ninefingers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ninefingers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Ninefingers misses with a two punch combination.
Ninefingers misses with a straight left.
Escobar misses with a shot to the body
and Ninefingers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ninefingers looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar moves out of range as Ninefingers strikes.
Escobar tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Escobar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninefingers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ninefingers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Ninefingers slips a straight right by Escobar.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninefingers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ninefingers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Ninefingers ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Ninefingers moves away and avoids it.
Ninefingers throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Ninefingers throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a nice body shot.
Ninefingers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ninefingers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Ninefingers throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar wants to counter the offense by Ninefingers and move into the clinch position.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Ninefingers throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Ninefingers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ninefingers moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ninefingers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers works the jab nicely.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Ninefingers.
Escobar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body.
Ninefingers throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Ninefingers walks into a left hand.
Ninefingers misses with a lunging right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Ninefingers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninefingers thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Ninefingers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ninefingers slips under a jab from Escobar.
Ninefingers is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninefingers misses with a straight left.
Escobar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ninefingers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ninefingers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ninefingers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Ninefingers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ninefingers walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Ninefingers misses with a lunging right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Ninefingers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Escobar defending well as Ninefingers loads up on a big left hand.
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 Logan Ninefingers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Ninefingers's shoulder, as Ninefingers tries to avoid the shot.
Ninefingers throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninefingers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ninefingers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninefingers sets himself, and Escobar steps forward looking for the clinch! Ninefingers avoids it this time.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Ninefingers misses.
Ninefingers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ninefingers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninefingers.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar misses.
Logan Ninefingers is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninefingers throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ninefingers connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ninefingers in his tracks.
Ninefingers drops his hands for a split second and Escobar immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Ninefingers face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Escobar follows up with a right hand that knocks Ninefingers into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Braulio Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Major!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Major avoids them all with ease.
Major bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack Major seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Major wants to clinch
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Major lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Major misses with a few strikes there.
Major staying out of range there.
Major avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Major sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Major has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Major scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Major throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Major tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Major defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Major does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Major swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Major throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Major throws out the jab.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Major's ribs.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Major has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Major blocking some punches.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Major breaks the clinch.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Major was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Major swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Major's head and hops out.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Major counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Major.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Major throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Major shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Major's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Major will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Major fails with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Major doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Major's head but Major sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Major's body.
Major lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Major's shoulder, as Major tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Major misses with a two punch combination.
Major looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Major.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Major didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Major moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Major moves out of range.
Alvarez takes a swing at Major's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez takes one to the chin there.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Major on that attempt.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Major.
Major shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Major ducked under it nicely.
Major throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Major manages to avoid it.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Major takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Major tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Major somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Major.
Major scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Major closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Major ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings for the body but Major moves out of range.
Major tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack Major is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Major.
Major gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Major blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Major's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Major takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Major is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut there from Major.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Major tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Major is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Major misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Major does a little dance to reset his feet.
Major clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a hook but Major avoids it easily.
Major steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Major defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Major throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Some wild striking there from Major.
Major misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Major scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez works on Major's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Major.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majors head.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Major misses with a hook from the clinch.
Major breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Major fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Major is looking to clinch.
Major misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Major slips a jab from Alvarez.
Major tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Major throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Major looks to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Major, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Major's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Major's body.
Major closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Major works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Major.
Major shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Major throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Major tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Major.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez jabs at Major's body.
Major looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Major does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Major tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Major with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Major.
Major misses with the combination.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Major.
Major tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Major.
Major takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Major lands a head kick!
Major looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Major thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Major throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Major tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Major is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Major tries to clinch up.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Major misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Major darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez tests Major's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Major.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Major shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Major with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Major 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez punishes Major's body with a nice straight punch.
Major bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Major misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Major thinking.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Major throws a leg kick
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Major blocks a jab.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Major.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Major as Alvarez shoots in.
Major tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvarez manages to circle out of the way.
Major throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Major misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Major.
Alvarez swings for the body but Major moves out of range.
Major wants to clinch.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Major.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Major was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Major moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Major darts in trying to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Major throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez takes a swing at Major's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Major.
Alvarez walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Major tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Major tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Major throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Major takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aaron Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez clobbers Major with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Major scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Major shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Major fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Major swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Major throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez presses Major against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Jack Major has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Major.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez pushes Major back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Major breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Major drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Major ducked under it nicely.
Major gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Aaron Alvarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Major throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grigor Vladovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Soshnyanin (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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188 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigor Vladovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Soshnyanin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soshnyanin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vladovich's head.
Vladovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Soshnyanin.
Vladovich lands an overhand right.
Soshnyanin connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Soshnyanin misses.
Soshnyanin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soshnyanin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vladovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Soshnyanin misses.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soshnyanin slips under a jab.
Soshnyanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladovich.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soshnyanin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladovich.
Vladovich lands the left hand.
Soshnyanin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soshnyanin misses with a jab to the body
letting Vladovich counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soshnyanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladovich.
Soshnyanin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soshnyanin connects with the punch.
Vladovich has closed the distance and engaged Soshnyanin in a clinch.
Vladovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vladovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vladovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vladovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin is working Vladovich over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vladovich.
Vladovich misses with the head strike.
Soshnyanin takes a shot to the head.
Soshnyanin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vladovich.
Vladovich can't find room to land a body shot as Soshnyanin controls the action.
Vladovich has a couple of punches blocked by Soshnyanin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin lands a body punch.
Soshnyanin pushes Vladovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vladovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin tries to work over Vladovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soshnyanin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soshnyanin blocking some punches.
Soshnyanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soshnyanin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soshnyanin takes one on the button.
Soshnyanin throws a wild body kick that Vladovich sees coming a mile off.
Soshnyanin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vladovich doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Soshnyanin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vladovich doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Soshnyanin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vladovich throws a series of punches but Soshnyanin avoids them all with ease.
Vladovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladovich is looking to counter punch.
Soshnyanin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vladovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin unleashes a big counter combination but Vladovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vladovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soshnyanin.
The fighters circling - Soshnyanin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soshnyanin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vladovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vladovich lands with an overhand left.
Soshnyanin lands a left and a right that send Vladovich crashing to the mat, dazed. Soshnyanin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vladovich is rocked!
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!
Vladovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Vladovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soshnyanin lands a jab to Vladovich's midsection.
Soshnyanin feints and then cracks Vladovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vladovich down.
Jab from Soshnyanin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vladovich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soshnyanin - the referee stops the clock and Vladovich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soshnyanin. Vladovich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soshnyanin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Vladovich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Soshnyanin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Vladovich's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Soshnyanin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dardan Douchebag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douchebag comes into the arena with Donkey blaring out of the sound system. Vegas has chosen Ace Of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas throws a right hand that Douchebag ducks under and follows up with a left that Douchebag also avoids with ease.
Douchebag feinted with a counter takedown.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vegas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas throws a low kick, looking for Douchebag's leg but Douchebag calmly moves out of range.
Vegas throws a body punch but Douchebag moves out of range.
Douchebag closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vegas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Douchebag throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Douchebag is retaining full guard.
Vegas preventing the sweep.
Douchebag is trying to control the position but Vegas postures up.
Douchebag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
Vegas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douchebag's guard.
Douchebag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Douchebag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Douchebag is looking to improve his position.
Douchebag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vegas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vegas's back!
Vegas tries to break free.
Vegas 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.
Douchebag missing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas wants to escape the position.
Vegas is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Douchebag off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've been hearing good reports from Douchebag's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Douchebag 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.
Douchebag lands punches and elbows.
Douchebag connects with a big shot to the side of Vegas's head.
Even with his hooks in, Douchebag manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas rolls, trying to escape but Douchebag keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Douchebag's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vegas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Douchebag is not going to allow Vegas to sit and survive in this position.
Vegas is trapped and Douchebag is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douchebag somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Douchebag punches the canvas rather than the man.
Douchebag lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Douchebag controlling from the back.
Vegas is taking damage to the body and head.
Douchebag missing with punches from the back.
Vegas wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag lands a couple of good shots and Vegas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vegas tries to roll but Douchebag sticks to his back.
Vegas is trying to remain composed but Douchebag is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Douchebag controlling well, preventing Vegas from escaping the position.
Douchebag cracks Vegas with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Vegas from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Douchebag throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Douchebag somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Douchebag lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Douchebag tries to get the hooks in deep but Vegas pushed the leg off.
Douchebag connects with a big shot to the side of Vegas's head.
Douchebag controlling well, preventing Vegas from escaping the position.
Douchebag tries to get the hooks in deep but Vegas pushed the leg off.
Douchebag connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vegas to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douchebag is looking to control Vegas but Vegas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is in bad spot here.
Vegas covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Douchebag missing with strikes.
Douchebag controlling the position well here. Vegas rolled but Douchebag kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Douchebag misses with an elbow to the head.
Vegas takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Douchebag loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Vegas hold on?
Douchebag missing with strikes.
Douchebag trying to control.
Douchebag punishes Vegas with strikes from the back mount.
The referee is taking a good look at Vegas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Douchebag!
Even with his hooks in, Douchebag manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dardan Douchebag dominated that round.
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.
Douchebag shoots in for a double leg but Vegas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vegas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Douchebag counters with a shoot takedown. Vegas fights it but they end up in guard.
Vegas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Vegas as Douchebag shoots in.
Douchebag dives in for a single leg takedown but Vegas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vegas with the counter takedown but Douchebag avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Douchebag should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Vegas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douchebag.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douchebag misses the jab.
Douchebag dives in for a single leg takedown but Vegas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Douchebag misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Douchebag changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Vegas. No joy for Douchebag on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnny Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas slips a straight right by Douchebag.
Douchebag drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Douchebag blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Vegas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vegas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Vegas.
Vegas cracks Douchebag with a good jab.
Vegas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Douchebag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douchebag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Vegas. No joy for Douchebag on that attempt.
Douchebag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vegas circles away.
Vegas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Douchebag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douchebag.
Douchebag walks into a straight right hand from Vegas.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but Douchebag moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Douchebag does no damage.
Douchebag looking to score a takedown here. Vegas is defending well but Douchebag drives through and ends up in Vegas's guard.
Douchebag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Douchebag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Douchebag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douchebag throws a big right hand that misses.
Vegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douchebag postures up.
Vegas keeping full guard, as Douchebag tries to pass.
Douchebag throwing strikes from guard but Vegas blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douchebag connects with a couple of short punches.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas is looking for a triangle but Douchebag pushes his legs off easily.
Vegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vegas wants to sweep here but Douchebag controlling him for the moment.
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Douchebag is aware though and is defending well.
Vegas wants to sweep but no luck.
Vegas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Douchebag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vegas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vegas's head.
Douchebag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Douchebag advances to half guard.
Douchebag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though.
Vegas has hold of Douchebag's hands but Douchebag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Douchebag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Vegas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Douchebag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Douchebag thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Vegas tries to roll over but Douchebag keeps him under control.
Douchebag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Douchebag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vegas is looking for a sweep. Douchebag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Douchebag is keen to just control but Vegas is a slippery customer.
Dardan Douchebag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douchebag 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.
Douchebag misses with a head shot. Vegas uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Douchebag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Douchebag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas connects with a right hand. Douchebag shakes it off.
Douchebag doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Vegas connects with a right hand. Douchebag shakes it off.
Douchebag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Douchebag tries to move into range but Vegas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Douchebag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Douchebag.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas 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.
Vegas throws a hook but Douchebag avoids it easily.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Douchebag.
Nice straight punches there by Vegas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vegas.
Douchebag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vegas's waist but Vegas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Douchebag off to one side.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Douchebag moves out of range.
Vegas scores with a nice head shot.
Vegas slips a straight right by Douchebag.
Vegas lands a really nice looking cross but Douchebag seems unphased.
Vegas lands with a nice combination. Douchebag backs away looking to recover.
That's two 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!
Vegas cracks Douchebag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vegas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt - Vegas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Douchebag scores with a takedown into Vegas's guard.
Douchebag postures up and lands a big shot to Vegas's brow.
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Douchebag is aware though and is defending well.
Vegas is trying to control the position but Douchebag postures up.
Vegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Douchebag defends well.
Vegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douchebag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douchebag lands a couple of digs.
Vegas trying to control the position.
Vegas wants to sweep but no luck.
Douchebag throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douchebag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douchebag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douchebag lands a couple of elbows.
Douchebag stopping the sweep attempt from Vegas.
Douchebag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vegas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douchebag.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Douchebag is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vegas duly obliges.
Douchebag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Douchebag.
Vegas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vegas throws a one two combo.
Vegas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Douchebag slips a jab and a cross from Vegas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!
An out of breath Johnny Vegas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blahyi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All Hail Liberia Hail !!!!. Joshua Blahyi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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163 lbs
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167 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Blahyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Wrestling misses
and Blahyi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blahyi.
Wrestling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrestling has his foot on Blahyi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blahyi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wrestling looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blahyi has picked Wrestling up and slammed him! Wrestling can't keep hold of the triangle and Blahyi manages to pass to side control!
Wrestling tries to improve position but can't.
Wrestling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blahyi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrestling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blahyi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blahyi tries to control but Wrestling wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blahyi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Blahyi is persistently looking for the submission but Wrestling is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Wrestling's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wrestling trying to control the hands but Blahyi breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blahyi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blahyi controlling well, preventing Wrestling from escaping the position.
Wrestling is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blahyi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrestling wants to escape the position.
Blahyi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Wrestling taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blahyi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Blahyi!
An out of breath Joshua Blahyi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kengo Mulumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulumba comes into the arena with Bongo Bong - Manu Chao blaring out of the sound system. Kengo Mulumba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kengo Mulumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Kane!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane tries to clinch but Mulumba moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mulumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mulumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane tries for a takedown but Mulumba circles away easily
and Mulumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Mulumba moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Mulumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mulumba counters with a right hand to the body.
Mulumba staying out of range there.
As Kane looks to move away, Mulumba throws a big counter combo but Kane just gets out of the way.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane throws a push kick but Mulumba slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Mulumba misses its target.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane throws a body kick that misses
and Mulumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mulumba takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mulumba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Mulumba.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Mulumba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kane shoots in but Mulumba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mulumba misses the target.
Kengo Mulumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Kane.
Mulumba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mulumba jabs Kane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kane swings for the body but Mulumba moves out of range.
Kane throws a lazy head kick
letting Mulumba counter with a right hand.
Mulumba misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulumba avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mulumba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mulumba tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mulumba to the ground. Mulumba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mulumba lands a jab to the nose.
Kane looks to throw a body kick
letting Mulumba counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Kane misses
and Mulumba counters with a straight right hand.
Kane wants to clinch
and Mulumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mulumba counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kane misses.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulumba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kengo Mulumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mulumba counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kengo Mulumba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mulumba misses with a wild body shot.
Kane feints the counter takedown.
Mulumba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulumba.
Kane slips a jab from Mulumba.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mulumba misses with a straight right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mulumba has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mulumba misses.
Kane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mulumba lands a nice hook to Kane's body. Kane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulumba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Mulumba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses the body punch
and Mulumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mulumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kane takes a swing at Mulumba's ribcage but misses.
Mulumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mulumba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Mulumba misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulumba. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulumba misses with a hook.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Mulumba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kengo Mulumba is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking to score a takedown here. Mulumba is defending well but Kane drives through and ends up in Mulumba's guard.
Kane stands up over Mulumba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mulumba is controlling Kane's posture.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mulumba pulls Kane in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulumba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Mulumba is keeping the position.
Kane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mulumba pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulumba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane.
Kane wants to control from the top but Mulumba keeps moving.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Mulumba.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mulumba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kane postures up in Mulumba's guard and throws a big left but Mulumba blocks it.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mulumba looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulumba, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mulumba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulumba is retaining full guard.
Kane throwing strikes from guard but Mulumba blocks nicely.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Mulumba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Kane wants to improve his position but instead Mulumba has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane tries to roll over but Mulumba keeps him under control.
Mulumba controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kengo Mulumba dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulumba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mulumba counter with a right hand.
Mulumba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mulumba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Kane.
It looked like Mulumba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulumba moves away.
Mulumba is looking to counter punch.
Kane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mulumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kengo Mulumba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Mulumba, which made it look bad.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Mulumba moved away.
Mulumba throws a big counter combination but Kane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kane rushes Mulumba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mulumba after a bit of a struggle.
Kengo Mulumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Kane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulumba breaks the clinch.
Mulumba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Kane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mulumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Mulumba saw that one coming.
Mulumba blocks a head kick by Kane.
A quick step to the side and Mulumba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane looks to clinch
and Mulumba counters with a left to the body.
Kane slips under a jab from Mulumba.
Mulumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
And Kane responds with a good body kick, but Mulumba manages to step out the way in time.
Josh Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a sloppy body shot
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulumba. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulumba slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Kane looks for the body kick but Mulumba saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Mulumba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kane instigates a clinch.
Mulumba gets underhooks to prevent Kane's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane is trying to drag Mulumba to the mat but Mulumba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kengo Mulumba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mulumba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kengo Mulumba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kengo Mulumba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Biggs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel moves away from the strike by Biggs.
Biggs throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Biggs only half commits.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Biggs avoids it well and moves away.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggs with a jab.
Biggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Justin Biggs 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.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Biggs avoids it well and moves away.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Biggs's shoulder, as Biggs tries to avoid the shot.
Biggs 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.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Biggs misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
Justin Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggs misses with a hook.
Biggs cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
Biggs connects with a single shot there.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggs.
A punch combination from Biggs misses.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs throws a one two combo.
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Biggs!
Steel controls the position.
Steel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biggs, who protects the arm well.
Biggs is not content to let Steel control the position.
Biggs is letting Steel control him for a moment.
Biggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Biggs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Biggs is looking to escape.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Biggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel moves to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Steel.
A lull in the action here.
Steel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Biggs showing good submission defense here.
Steel is cranking Biggs's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Biggs! He's tightened the choke and Biggs is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, James Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Kruschewsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzini comes into the arena with Fade To Black blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Mazzini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Kruschewsky!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazzini throws the left hand but Kruschewsky avoids the punch easily.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazzini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Mazzini stuns Kruschewsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschewsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzini scores with a jab.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut. Kruschewsky saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschewsky ducks under a wild hook from Mazzini.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazzini throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschewsky with the counter takedown but Mazzini avoids it easily.
Kruschewsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazzini.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kruschewsky has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzini throws a series of punches but Kruschewsky avoids them all with ease.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mazzini misses with a hook
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazzini won't be happy with that.
Kruschewsky looks up at the clock and then as Mazzini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kruschewsky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kruschewsky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mazzini wants to control but Kruschewsky postures up.
Kruschewsky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruschewsky trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazzini is on top in guard.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Kruschewsky keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini passes Kruschewsky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzini seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschewsky defends the submission attempt.
Mazzini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruschewsky is just riding it out for now. Mazzini eventually gives up the hold.
Mazzini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is looking for a kimura but Kruschewsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mazzini to get the leverage.
Mazzini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kruschewsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
Mazzini prevents Kruschewsky from improving his position.
Mazzini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four 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.
Mazzini trying to control from Kruschewsky's half guard. Kruschewsky has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruschewsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini won't allow Kruschewsky to sweep him here.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruschewsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Mazzini dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kruschewsky takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschewsky slips a jab from Mazzini.
Kruschewsky slips a straight right by Mazzini.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Mazzini misses.
A slow jab from Mazzini misses its intended target.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mazzini misses with a double jab
and Kruschewsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruschewsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschewsky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Kruschewsky slips a nice elbow through Mazzini's hands, connecting with Mazzini's forehead.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
Mazzini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruschewsky can do to turn this around?
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Kruschewsky from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruschewsky postures up and lands a big shot to Mazzini's brow.
Kruschewsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruschewsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mazzini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruschewsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruschewsky landing with the ground and pound.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Kruschewsky controlling him for the moment.
Kruschewsky stands up over Mazzini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruschewsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mazzini controls Kruschewsky momentarily but Kruschewsky frees himself.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruschewsky is one step ahead there.
Kruschewsky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Kruschewsky from controlling successfully.
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruschewsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruschewsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carlos Kruschewsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazzini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruschewsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky distracts Mazzini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruschewsky works over Mazzini with some ground and pound from guard.
Kruschewsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruschewsky is working Mazzini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruschewsky with a nice head shot there.
Kruschewsky preventing the sweep.
Kruschewsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruschewsky wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Kruschewsky won't allow Mazzini to sweep him here.
Mazzini is trying to control the position but Kruschewsky postures up.
Kruschewsky trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky lands a couple of digs.
Kruschewsky looking to pass the guard.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Kruschewsky controlling him for the moment.
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruschewsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruschewsky preventing the sweep.
Mazzini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mazzini trying to keep a closed guard but Kruschewsky is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruschewsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Kruschewsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mazzini misses with a straight right.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Kruschewsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazzini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazzini loads up on a big right hand but Kruschewsky slips the punch.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazzini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut. Kruschewsky saw that one coming.
Vito Mazzini is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut
and Kruschewsky counters with a single leg into guard. Mazzini didn't expect that.
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruschewsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruschewsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazzini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruschewsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruschewsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruschewsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruschewsky is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kruschewsky stacks Mazzini on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kruschewsky!
Mazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruschewsky lands some shots froms side control.
Kruschewsky lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Kruschewsky keeps moving and retains side control.
Kruschewsky trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Kruschewsky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to improve position but can't.
Kruschewsky scoring with punches from side control.
Kruschewsky cracks Mazzini with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
Mazzini is trying to control Kruschewsky's posture but Kruschewsky avoids it.
Mazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Kruschewsky keeps moving and retains side control.
Mazzini on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kruschewsky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kruschewsky wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
Kruschewsky working the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky working the body and head with strikes.
Kruschewsky lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzini regains half guard.
Kruschewsky slips a nice elbow through Mazzini's hands, connecting with Mazzini's forehead.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Kruschewsky working over Mazzini with some ground and pound. Mazzini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzini has hold of Kruschewsky's hands but Kruschewsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky 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.
Kruschewsky prevents Mazzini from improving his position.
Kruschewsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazzini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini is not content to let Kruschewsky control the position.
Mazzini wants to sweep but Kruschewsky has passed to side control!
Kruschewsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kruschewsky grinds an elbow into Mazzini's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruschewsky working the head and body with strikes.
Mazzini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruschewsky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Kruschewsky really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mazzini throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschewsky moves out of range easily.
Kruschewsky blocks a jab.
Mazzini clobbers Kruschewsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vito Mazzini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzini swings for the body but Kruschewsky moves out of range.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut. Kruschewsky saw that one coming.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruschewsky moves out of range as Mazzini strikes.
Kruschewsky ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzini.
Mazzini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschewsky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mazzini missing with a left hand there. Kruschewsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mazzini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazzini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschewsky's head.
Mazzini scores with a punch to the head.
Mazzini throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschewsky's shoulder, as Kruschewsky tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Mazzini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazzini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mazzini takes a swing at Kruschewsky's ribcage but misses.
Mazzini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschewsky's hands.
Mazzini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Mazzini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazzini throws a hook but Kruschewsky blocks it.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazzini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mazzini looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschewsky is just out of range.
Kruschewsky with the counter takedown but Mazzini avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Mazzini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini throws a shot from downtown. Kruschewsky moves away and avoids it.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazzini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruschewsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the body from Mazzini misses
and Kruschewsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruschewsky is nestled in close to Mazzini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruschewsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Mazzini 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.
Kruschewsky pushes down on Mazzini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mazzini wants to control but Kruschewsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Kruschewsky is controlling well.
Mazzini taking some punishment here, with Kruschewsky in his half guard.
Kruschewsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kruschewsky is keen to just control but Mazzini is a slippery customer.
Mazzini gets back to full guard.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Kruschewsky controlling him for the moment.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazzini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruschewsky defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kruschewsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruschewsky is stalling in the full guard.
Mazzini trying to keep a closed guard but Kruschewsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kruschewsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzini. Kruschewsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzini misses with a right hand
and Kruschewsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mazzini is not content to let Kruschewsky control the position.
Kruschewsky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Mazzini had his way with Carlos Kruschewsky in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mazzini scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzini throws out a loose jab but Kruschewsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzini misses with a hook.
Kruschewsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzini.
Kruschewsky slips under a jab from Mazzini.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschewsky ducks under a wild hook from Mazzini.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Mazzini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazzini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mazzini throws a looping overhand right but Kruschewsky ducks down to avoid it.
Mazzini misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschewsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kruschewsky is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini tries to improve position but can't.
Kruschewsky trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
Kruschewsky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mazzini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kruschewsky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kruschewsky lands an elbow.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kruschewsky is working Mazzini over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to bench press Kruschewsky off him but Kruschewsky keeps the position.
Mazzini taking a bit of punishment here - Kruschewsky scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Kruschewsky's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mazzini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruschewsky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruschewsky wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Mazzini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kruschewsky off and has taken his back!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzini avoiding Kruschewsky 's attempts to control his hands.
Kruschewsky is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mazzini is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kruschewsky has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mazzini.
Kruschewsky turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Mazzini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruschewsky looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruschewsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mazzini tries to pass to full mount but Kruschewsky defends it.
Mazzini misses with a head shot. Kruschewsky uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschewsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
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 Vito Mazzini.
I think Mazzini 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini retains his middleweight title!
Vito Mazzini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahsan Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamed comes to the cage accompanied by Ahmed's Theme. Dall has chosen The Worm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahsan Hamed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyrkyx Dall!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamed.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamed's sensitive parts.
Dall keeps Hamed at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Dall tenderised Hamed's leg. Hamed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamed in his tracks.
Dall moves out of range as Hamed throws a body kick.
Hamed avoids the head kick by Dall.
Hamed is looking for a counter combo.
Dall throws a hook but Hamed blocks it.
Dall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hamed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Dall.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Hamed's defenses.
Dall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamed throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamed lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Hamed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamed.
A slow jab from Hamed misses its intended target.
Dall scores with a one two! Hamed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Dall throws a jab when Hamed was well out of range.
Hamed throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dall avoids it.
Hamed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamed.
Hamed tries a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Hamed throws a head kick that Dall semi-blocks.
It looks like Vyrkyx Dall has been cut.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamed.
Hamed misses with a low kick.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hamed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Hamed blocks the low kick.
Hamed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Hamed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall jabs Hamed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Hamed scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall thumps Hamed with a low kick.
Hamed throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Hamed throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamed's sensitive parts.
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hamed was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hamed keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall postures up.
Dall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamed keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Hamed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet but Dall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dall on the ground.
Hamed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Hamed uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hamed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Hamed moves out of range easily.
Hamed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Hamed's shoulder, as Hamed tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Dall.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Dall throws a head kick that misses
and Hamed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyrkyx Dall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hamed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Hamed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hamed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dall throws a body punch but Hamed moves out of range.
Dall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHamed.
Dall throws a front kick that sends Hamed stumbling back into the cage.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Hamed checks it.
Vyrkyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Hamed blocks a head kick by Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamed throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hamed.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamed off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed throws a shot to the body.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall scores with a body shot.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamed tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hamed throws a big shot that misses.
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hamed!
Hamed can't do much from the bottom here.
Dall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hamed!
Hamed is looking to get to half guard.
Dall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hamed is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamed is working hard here to advance position.
Dall fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hamed is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamed is looking to escape.
Hamed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Dall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hamed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall controlling the position easily from mount.
Dall wants to take Hamed's back but he can't do it this time.
Hamed tries to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Hamed is trying desperately to improve position.
Hamed tries to lock up and control but Dall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamed is looking to escape.
Hamed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dall unloads with some shots from mount but Hamed bucks and avoids them well.
Dall with a couple of short strikes.
Hamed is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hamed is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Dall has isolated one of Hamed's arms. Hamed looking to fight him off but Dall twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vyrkyx Dall!
Vyrkyx Dall is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vyrkyx Dall 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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