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USFC 133 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Blade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Blade misses.
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Blade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blade.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blade doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Blade is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Blade ducks down to avoid it.
Blade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Blade slips the punch.
Harris 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
An attempted straight right counter from Blade misses the target.
Blade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
A big right from Harris misses.
Some wild striking there from Blade.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Blade misses with a leg kick
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blade moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris checks a low kick from Blade.
Blade throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris lands a two punch combo.
A big left from Harris misses.
Blade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blade lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris gets caught flat footed, as Blade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harris pulls Blade in close to his closed guard and prevents Blade from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris wants to stand but Blade is controlling the position.
Harris has control of Blade's left arm, preventing Blade from doing any damage.
Blade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blade stands and steps away. Harris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade throws a one two combo.
Blade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot by Harris.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Blade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Harris.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Blade ducks down to avoid it.
Harris slips under a jab from Blade.
And Harris responds with a good body kick, but Blade manages to step out the way in time.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blade ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Blade ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot that snaps Blade's head back.
Blade throws a head kick that misses.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blade slips a straight right by Harris.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the cage and back into range.
Blade blocks a jab.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Blade is out of range.
Blade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.
Blade clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Blade counters with a nice uppercut.
Blade looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Blade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Blade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
Harris is rocked!
Blade has managed to clinch.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Blade stalling against the cage.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Blade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris is pushing Blade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Blade lands a nice shot to the body.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blade as Harris tries to tie him up.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries to stall but Blade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blade taking a breather.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Harris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Harris slows down the pace here.
Blade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Blade gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blade is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Blade.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blade - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blade, right into the meat.
Blade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Harris throws a body kick that misses
and Blade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris digs a good body shot into Blade's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Blade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blade.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Blade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blade defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blade throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Blade lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Blade forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blade lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Harris to his knees! Blade keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
A relieved looking Jake Blade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe comes to the cage accompanied by Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. Miller has chosen House Of Flying Daggers as his entrance music. EA Poe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, EA Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 50 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Miller!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Poe misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Poe. Beautiful body shot.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poe cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poe to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Poe lands.
Poe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poe lands with a shot to the body.
Miller looks winded!
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Poe.
A lazy left from Poe finds it's target.
Poe cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller is rocked!
Poe throws a shot to the body.
Poe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Miller falls backwards - clearly groggy! Poe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EA Poe!
EA Poe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Kane Miller was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Homie Im Gonna Win The Next Fight No Doubt '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andrei Zharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zharkov throws a hook but Millennium avoids it easily.
Millennium closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Millennium are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Zharkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zharkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Millennium wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zharkov gets back to half guard.
Millennium is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zharkov is controlling Millennium's trapped leg to prevent Millennium from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zharkov's head.
Zharkov wants to control but Millennium is keeping busy.
Millennium missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zharkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zharkov is looking for a sweep. Millennium is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zharkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zharkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Millennium is looking to work some ground and pound but Zharkov has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zharkov is on top in guard.
Millennium has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zharkov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Millennium has tightened it up now! Zharkov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Millennium!
A very excited looking Chris Millennium made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. Sergiusz Ataman 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ataman.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Ataman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ataman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ataman.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ataman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Ataman throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ataman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ataman throws a shot to the body.
Reilly throws a jab when Ataman was well out of range.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ataman moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Ataman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly breaks the clinch.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ataman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
Ataman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ataman lands with a hook. Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ataman staying out of range there.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Reilly lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Ataman moved out of range.
Ataman lands the left hand.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ataman.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly catches Ataman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ataman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook
letting Ataman counter with a right hand.
Reilly throws a hook but Ataman avoids it easily.
Ataman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oooooh!!! Ataman has knocked Reilly down with a huge combo! Ataman steps away and waves a wobbly Reilly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Reilly is rocked!
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Ataman has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ataman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Reilly with a big uppercut! Reilly tries to clinch up but Ataman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Reilly to the mat! Reilly covers up and Ataman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginald Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay blocks a low kick nicely.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Jay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jay kicks off Brooks and gets to his feet.
Jay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay misses with a looping left.
Brooks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throws a combination that misses
and Jay counters with a takedown into side control.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Jay wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Jay gets to mount! Brooks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jay controlling from mount.
Jay prevents Brooks from getting the reversal.
Jay avoids the attempt from Brooks to control.
Brooks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Less Than Zero, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jay looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brooks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jay off and has taken his back!
Brooks is looking to control Jay but Jay is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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!
Brooks looking for the choke from the back.
Brooks tightening his grip on Jay, looking for the choke.
Brooks controlling well, preventing Jay from escaping the position.
Brooks keeps control of the position easily here as Jay tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brooks controlling well, preventing Jay from escaping the position.
Brooks gets his hands free as Jay looks to control.
Jay wants to escape the position.
Jay trying to control the action but Brooks just sinks the hooks in.
Brooks just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brooks is looking to control Jay but Jay is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jay fending off the submission attempt from Brooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks doesn't have the hooks in and Jay manages to turn into his guard.
Jay stands and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jay is trying to get an arm triangle but Brooks is defending well.
Jay tries for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Jay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bee Jay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brooks connects with a right hand. Jay shakes it off.
Brooks clobbers Jay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jay gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.
Jay blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with some punches.
Jay missing with knees to the body.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay missing with knees to the body.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay trying to land knees to the body.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brooks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jay can turn it around.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jays head.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brooks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks just leaning against Jay, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
Jay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brooks stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Brooks is trying to stall.
Brooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Jay being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reginald Brooks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jay is defended easily by Brooks.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jay, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jay has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brooks regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is looking for a triangle but Jay pushes his legs off easily.
Brooks controls Jay momentarily but Jay frees himself.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jay wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Brooks dominated that second round.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jay moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Brooks tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jay's elbow.
Reginald Brooks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brooks as Jay tries to tie him up.
Jay misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks leaning against his opponent.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jay tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Jay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Brooks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reginald Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.
Jay moves out of range of the body kick.
Brooks sets himself, and Jay steps forward looking for the clinch! Brooks avoids it this time.
Jay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jay tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Jay takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks checks a low kick from Jay.
Brooks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brooks motions for Jay to come forward. Brooks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jay closes the distance and clinches.
Jay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brooks regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks 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.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brooks holds on and takes a little breather.
Brooks is trying to control the position but Jay postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Jay tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jay manages to get himself to full guard.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jay stops Brooks from passing to mount.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brooks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Brooks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Angelov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stewart lands with a nice body punch.
Stewart connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.
Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Angelov did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.
Stewart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Angelov tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Angelov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stewart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Angelov wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelov pushes Stewart off but Stewart dives into side control.
Angelov tries to escape but Stewart is in control.
Angelov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Angelov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stewart scoring with punches from side control.
Stewart lands a few punches from side control.
Stewart scores with punches from side control.
Angelov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov pushes Stewart away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stewart gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Angelov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stewart landing a few strikes.
Stewart goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Angelov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stewart but great work by Angelov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov tries to stand but Stewart is controlling his head.
Stewart 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.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
Stewart keeping hold of Angelov's head, controlling as best he can.
Angelov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Angelov tries to stand but Stewart is controlling from the bottom.
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angelov defends well.
Angelov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stewart is proving hard to escape from.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Angelov wants to stand but Stewart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Angelov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stewart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Angelov has managed to get both his arms back between Stewart's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stewart holds on and takes a little breather.
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angelov defends well.
Angelov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angelov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stewart has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Angelov is looking to defend but Stewart has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Angelov! Stewart pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Angelov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Another One Bites the Dust. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durant cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durant lands an overhand right.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durant. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durant, right into the meat.
Walker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant lands a slapping body shot.
Durant is looking to slow Walker down with leg kicks.
Walker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durant.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walker throws a head kick that Durant semi-blocks.
Durant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walker avoids the body shot from Durant.
Walker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Durant is looking to slow Walker down with leg kicks.
Walker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Durant loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Walker throws a head kick but Durant moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Durant misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durant blocks a head kick by Walker.
Walker throws a leg kick
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant is looking to land body kicks.
Walker moves out of range as Durant throws a body kick.
Durant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
Durant tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Durant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walker lands a nice looking body kick.
John Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant throws a lazy body kick
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Walker tenderised Durant's leg. Durant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durant throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Walker lands a head shot.
Durant missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durant scoring well with a low kick there.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Durant misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Durant misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durant swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Walker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooh!!! Walker has knocked Durant down with a huge combo! Walker steps away and waves a wobbly Durant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Durant is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Walker engages and cracks Durant with a massive lead left hook - Durant tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Walker is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Walker!
John Walker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe has chosen Deep Ocean - Island drumming as his entrance music. Ricky Monroe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Freire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monroe.
Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Freire has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monroe is nestled in close to Freire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freire taking some punishment here, with Monroe in his half guard.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monroe is nestled in close to Freire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freire is looking to improve his position.
Freire's coaches at Rain's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Monroe is nestled in close to Freire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freire tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe working the head and body with strikes.
Monroe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Freire has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Freire manages to get to full guard.
Monroe trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom.
Monroe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freire's head.
Monroe trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom.
Freire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom.
Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freire's head.
Freire controls Monroe momentarily but Monroe frees himself.
Monroe connects with a couple of short punches.
Monroe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Freire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freire's head.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monroe is in close to Freire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monroe scoring with some ground and pound.
Monroe distracts Freire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Freire working a defensive guard here.
Freire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Freire.
Freire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Freire looking to pass the guard.
Monroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe 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.
Monroe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Freire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Freire forces his way into half guard.
Freire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monroe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freire.
Monroe gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freire.
Freire is looking to counter punch.
Freire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe throws a hook but Freire avoids it easily.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freire was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Freire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Freire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freire throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Freire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freire tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Patricio Freire has been cut.
Freire moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freire shoots in but no luck this time.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Freire misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freire's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freire misses the shot to the body.
Freire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Freire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Monroe misses
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freire scores with a body shot.
Freire avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Ricky Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Freire's body. Freire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe punishes Freire's body with a nice straight punch.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a body punch but Freire moves out of range.
Freire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freire.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patricio Freire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Freire avoids nicely.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Freire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monroe's waist but Monroe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freire off to one side.
Freire jabs at Monroe's body.
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freire is looking to counter punch.
Freire moves into the clinch successfully.
Freire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Monroe smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Freire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Freire misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Freire shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monroe jabs at Freire's body.
Monroe dips to his left and cracks Freire with an uppercut!
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freire.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Freire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe cracks Freire with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freire moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Freire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Freire looks for a takedown but Monroe sprawls well.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Freire slips the punch.
Freire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe cracks Freire with an open hand slap.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freire was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
Monroe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe lands strikes from half guard.
Freire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patricio Freire's cut.
That's time! 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.
Freire throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Freire throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freire cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monroe throws a hook but Freire blocks it.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Monroe misses with a hook. Freire ducked under it nicely.
Freire swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monroe swivels and escapes.
Freire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Freire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freire tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freire, as that shot connected.
Monroe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Freire looking for a guillotine here but Monroe defends easily.
Freire keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Freire wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
Freire is working hard here to advance position.
Freire keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freire's head.
Monroe stands up over Freire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freire is on top in guard.
Freire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monroe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Freire's legs - danger averted.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Freire keeps moving.
Monroe postures up and lands a big shot to Freire's brow.
Monroe won't allow Freire to sweep him here.
Freire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monroe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monroe lands a couple of elbows.
Freire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monroe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom.
Monroe connects with a couple of short punches.
Freire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monroe manages to get himself to full guard.
Monroe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Freire looking to pass the guard.
Patricio Freire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monroe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ricky Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monroe seems keen to control Freire's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Freire controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monroe 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe!
A very excited looking Ricky Monroe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Patricio Freire was interviewed post fight and said 'This is the last time you will see me. I feel like I'm getting too old for the sport and most people have better skills than me, I've lost all desire to compete, best of luck to Ricky and his managera and everyone in tycoon world!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vieira comes to the cage accompanied by T.I. - Go get it. Rafael Vieira had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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186 lbs
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176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hanson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Vieira lands but Hanson takes it in his stride.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vieira is looking to land body kicks.
Hanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson misses with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing that Vieira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.
Vieira tries to score with some ground and pound. Hanson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hanson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Hanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vieira regains half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Hanson wanted to stand there but Vieira had control of the position.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hanson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vieira, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson tries to stand but Vieira is controlling from the bottom.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira looking for subs off his back but Hanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanson's back!
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 Rafael Vieira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hanson lands a body shot.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanson cracks Vieira with a good jab.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanson scores with a four punch combination!
Hanson leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vieira rather than just go for the knockout.
Vieira darts in trying to clinch
and Hanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira closes the distance but Hanson moves to the side
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with the combination.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Hanson pushes him off.
Hanson scores with a nice head shot.
Hanson misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vieira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Hanson blocks with his arms.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Hanson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanson wants to stall.
Hanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vieira up against the cage.
Hanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Hanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Hanson.
Jonathan Hanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson lands the left hand.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieira takes one on the button.
Hanson scores with a shot to the body.
Hanson dips to his left and cracks Vieira with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vieira sprawling to the canvas! Vieira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hanson finish him?!
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanson counters with a crisp right that sends Vieira to the canvas! Hanson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Hanson!
A very excited looking Jonathan Hanson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Yip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Franky Yip enters the cage!
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27
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Yip!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates forces Yip back against the cage and clinches.
Yip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yip stalling against the cage.
Yip stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yip moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Bates as he connects with a hook.
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Yip defends the submission attempt.
Yip is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Yip keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing that Bates has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yip defends it well.
Yip wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Yip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates advances to half guard.
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Yip is defending well.
Yip is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yip pushes Bates off looking to stand but Bates dives back in and keeps control.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Yip defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yip manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yip is keeping the position for now.
Bates preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates has gone for a leg lock! Yip slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bates's guard.
Yip won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yip working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
Yip distracts Bates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bates is thwarting Yip's attempts to control the position.
Yip moves into full guard.
Yip looking to control.
Yip has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates 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.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yip can do to turn this around?
Bates misses with a series of wild punches.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Yip counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates fails to land with a series of punches.
Yip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yip misses the shot to the body.
Bates drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yip sprawls and moves away.
Yip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yip slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Yip is quick to defend against it.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Yip counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bates throws a sloppy body shot
and Yip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates slips under a jab from Yip.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bates.
Bates clinches with his opponent.
Bates keeps control of Yip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Yip avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Yip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yip is trying to trip Bates. He has hold of a leg but Bates is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yip persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bates working for a triangle but Yip defends it easily.
Bates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yip defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
Yip is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bates has an active guard here but Yip has managed to pass into half guard.
Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Yip.
Yip misses with a head shot. Bates uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yip is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Yip has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip drops an elbow to the side of Bates's head.
Bates is staying active underneath Yip, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates trying to control here.
Franky Yip has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yip prevents Bates from improving his position.
Yip wants to pass to mount but Bates is defending the position.
Bates is trying to get back to full guard.
Yip working over Bates with some ground and pound. Bates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yip pulls his head out easily.
Bates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yip lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bates working for a triangle but Yip defends it easily.
Bates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yip has picked Bates up and slammed him! Bates can't keep hold of the triangle and Yip manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates misses with a hook
and Yip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yip walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yip, as that shot connected.
Yip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Yip is quick to defend against it.
Yip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Yip throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Yip lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
A little jabbing left from Yip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yip fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates throws a shot to the body.
Franky Yip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yip throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates swings for the body but Yip moves out of range.
Yip now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yip but Yip pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yip. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates tries to clinch but Yip is having none of it.
Yip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yip scores with a jab.
Bates lands a nice hook to Yip's body. Yip takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yip lands with a cross.
Donk. Bates catches Yip right on the button with a cross.
Bates fails with the takedown
enabling Yip to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip misses with a looping right.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yip.
Bates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yip under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yip drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yip misses with a body shot
and Bates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yip has an active guard here but Bates has managed to pass into half guard.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Yip defends it.
Bates is taking a breather. Yip says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bates looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bates looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Yip is controlling Bates's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yip is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bates's back!
I really don't envy Bates right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Franky Yip just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yip was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yip will feel that in the morning.
Bates moves out of range as Yip strikes.
Yip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Yip.
Bates throws a right hand that misses
and Yip counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates instigates a clinch.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yip misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Bates misses with a low kick.
Bates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bates takes a swing at Yip's ribcage but misses.
Yip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yip lands a jab.
Yip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates moves to clinch but Yip breaks away
and Yip counters with a straight right hand.
Yip lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip thuds a left hand into Bates's body.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Yip.
Bates slips a jab from Yip.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.
Yip looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yip drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yip defends well and Bates ends up having to push Yip into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yip lands a slapping body shot.
Yip throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bates misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Yip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Yip throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Yip looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yip throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates scores with a hook to the body. Yip takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yip lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Bates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Yip catches Bates right on the button with a cross.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yip was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Yip misses with a straight left.
Yip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip scores with a sloppy right hand. Bates should have avoided that one.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Yip is out of range.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yip! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yip walks into a straight right hand from Bates.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates throws a combination that misses
and Yip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yip staying out of range there.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
letting Yip counter with a right hand.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch but Yip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates misses with a body shot
and Yip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bates throws a body kick that misses.
Bates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
Yip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Yip lands a jab to the head.
Luigi Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip is just out of range.
It seemed like Yip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates blocks a jab.
Yip tries to move into range but Bates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yip lands a jab to the head.
Yip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip lands a jab.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yip moves away from the strike by Bates.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yip sprawls well. Yip wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
Franky Yip is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bates shoots for a double leg takedown but Yip sprawls well. He's pushed Bates'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 Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Yip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yip looking to score a takedown here. Bates is defending well but Yip drives through and ends up in Bates's guard.
Bates has his foot on Yip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yip works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yip working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yip postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yip controls the pace.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates working a defensive guard here.
Bates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates has his foot on Yip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yip works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Yip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yip has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Yip!
Franky Yip is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Franky Yip 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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