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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Irek Ismagilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Riley 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irek Ismagilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Riley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismagilov moves into the clinch.
Riley wants a takedown but no success here.
Riley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ismagilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irek Ismagilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Riley.
Riley wants a takedown.
Riley has Ismagilov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ismagilov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riley tries for a takedown but Ismagilov manages to get underhooks.
Riley tries for a takedown but Ismagilov manages to get underhooks.
Ismagilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Riley has Ismagilov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ismagilov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ismagilov tightens his grip and picks Riley up, before dumping him to the ground. Riley manages to land in guard.
Ismagilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ismagilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismagilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ismagilov has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Ismagilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismagilov landing with the ground and pound.
Ismagilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ismagilov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov stands up over Riley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ismagilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riley looking for subs off his back but Ismagilov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riley landing a few short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control but Ismagilov postures up.
Ismagilov working Riley over with strikes.
Ismagilov misses with a head shot. Riley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ismagilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ismagilov is one step ahead there.
Riley has his hands on Ismagilov's head, controlling the position.
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Ismagilov defends easily.
Ismagilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismagilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riley's head.
Ismagilov wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Ismagilov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Riley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ismagilov is looking to defend but Riley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ismagilov! Riley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ismagilov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Riley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terunari Kagiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terunari Kagiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagiyama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Thornton misses.
Thornton dodges the punch combination from Kagiyama.
Jab from Kagiyama.
Thornton throws a combination that misses
and Kagiyama counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Kagiyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kagiyama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thornton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kagiyama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thornton is avoiding damage well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagiyama trying to control the position but Thornton is working away.
Kagiyama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thornton down.
Kagiyama slows the pace down.
Sloppy strikes there by Kagiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagiyama trying to control the action but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Kagiyama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kagiyama lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Kagiyama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kagiyama 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.
Kagiyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thornton keeps working.
Kagiyama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thornton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kagiyama controlling the position from side mount.
Thornton is not content to let Kagiyama control the position.
Thornton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kagiyama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thornton tries to escape but Kagiyama is in control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Jab by Thornton.
Kagiyama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Ian Thornton has been cut.
Thornton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kagiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a left hand
letting Kagiyama counter with a right hand.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kagiyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thornton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kagiyama cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Kagiyama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thornton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Kagiyama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thornton misses with a double jab.
Kagiyama misses with a body shot.
Thornton moves forwards but Kagiyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thornton is still on wobbly legs! Can Kagiyama finish him?
Kagiyama finds Thornton's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Thornton flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kagiyama lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Thornton will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terunari Kagiyama!
The defeated Ian Thornton had this to say: 'Next time, Victory will taste sweet'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Negan Finnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Krakow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Negan Finnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Krakow!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnigan swings widly with a right hand
and Krakow counters with a nice body kick.
Krakow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finnigan sprawls well. Finnigan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krakow gets slowly back to his feet.
Krakow cracks the inside of Finnigan's front leg.
Krakow misses with a hook. Finnigan ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Krakow with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Negan Finnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
Finnigan misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnigan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krakow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Finnigan keeping moving, preventing Krakow from controlling successfully.
Krakow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krakow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krakow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Finnigan is trying to control Krakow's posture but Krakow avoids it.
Finnigan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krakow off and has taken his back!
Finnigan controls the position.
Finnigan is hanging on to Krakow's back as he tries to escape.
Krakow just trying to survive but Finnigan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Krakow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnigan misses with a wild body shot.
Krakow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krakow shoots in for a double leg but Finnigan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Finnigan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krakow tries to clinch
and Finnigan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krakow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Thomas Krakow has been cut.
Krakow tries to clinch
and Finnigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krakow.
Krakow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finnigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krakow with a poor takedown
and Finnigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan looks to land a right hand but Krakow moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Finnigan misses the target.
Finnigan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krakow shoots and misses
and Finnigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krakow looks winded!
Krakow wants to clinch but Finnigan slips to the side
and Krakow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnigan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finnigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finnigan sprawls well. Finnigan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krakow gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Negan Finnigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Krakow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Finnigan misses with the combination.
Krakow tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krakow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finnigan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas Krakow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnigan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krakow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finnigan.
Finnigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krakow can do to turn this around?
Finnigan lands with a straight right. Krakow didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krakow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finnigan defends well and Krakow ends up having to push Finnigan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finnigan scores with a nice right hand.
Krakow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finnigan ducks under a wild hook from Krakow.
Krakow shoots and misses
letting Finnigan counter with a right hand.
Negan Finnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
Krakow wants to clinch
and Finnigan counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Krakow with that takedown attempt.
Krakow is breathing heavily.
Finnigan punishes Krakow's body with a nice straight punch.
Krakow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Finnigan counter with a right hand.
Krakow swings widly with a right hand
and Finnigan counters with a series of strikes. Krakow will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krakow on the side of the head.
Krakow dives in and grabs Finnigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finnigan pushes down on Krakow's head and hops out.
It looked like Finnigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krakow lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Finnigan lands.
Krakow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finnigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakow tries to clinch up
enabling Finnigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krakow or perhaps it was just good defense by Finnigan, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finnigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finnigan avoids it really well and circles away.
Krakow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Finnigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finnigan!
Finnigan fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnigan throws a right and a left that Krakow avoids nicely.
Finnigan scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Thomas Krakow's cut even more.
Krakow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Negan Finnigan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krakow tried to score with a low kick but Finnigan checks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Krakow.
Negan Finnigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Finnigan.
Krakow misses with a body shot.
Finnigan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krakow misses with a takedown attempt - Finnigan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finnigan is looking to counter punch.
Finnigan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krakow back to the cage. Finnigan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Krakow is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Negan Finnigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Krakow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Finnigan.
Krakow tries a low kick but Finnigan avoids it.
Finnigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krakow circles away quickly and effectively.
Finnigan connects with a body shot.
Krakow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finnigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krakow tries to clinch up
and Finnigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow tries to clinch up but Finnigan circles away and keeps his distance.
Finnigan misses with a hook. Krakow ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakow misses with a takedown
and Finnigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finnigan throws a right and a left that Krakow avoids nicely.
Finnigan scores with the left hand. Krakow knows he should have avoided that one.
Krakow shoots in but Finnigan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Negan Finnigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
Finnigan stuffs the takedown.
Krakow tries to clinch but Finnigan is having none of it.
Finnigan lands a right hook to the body.
Krakow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finnigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Finnigan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krakow is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnigan finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finnigan lands a big right hand that sends Krakow crashing to the mat! Finnigan stays standing though and waves Krakow back to his feet!
The cut above Thomas Krakow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krakow closes the distance but Finnigan moves to the side
and Finnigan counters with a big right hand! Oh Krakow is in trouble here! Finnigan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Negan Finnigan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estaban Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Dimelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estaban Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimelo works the jab nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dimelo!
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Dimelo on that attempt.
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimelo with a body shot.
Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Dimelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimelo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Dimelo misses.
Chavez tries to sprawl but Dimelo drives through with a takedown into half 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!
Dimelo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dimelo is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo wants to pass to mount but Chavez is defending the position.
Dimelo not doing much here.
Chavez is positioning himself well to prevent Dimelo advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dimelo controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dimelo misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez misses with a leg kick
and Dimelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimelo misses with a looping right.
Dimelo takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dimelo lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a body punch but Dimelo moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Dimelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimelo avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Dimelo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimelo throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Dimelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez tests Dimelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo swings widly with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimelo.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Dimelo is predictable there
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Dimelo looks for the body kick but Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Dimelo.
A lazy body kick from Dimelo
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Dimelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimelo is looking to counter the offense by Chavez and move into the clinch.
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Dimelo saw it coming and moves away.
Chavez defending well as Dimelo loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dimelo misses.
Estaban Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimelo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 Enzo Dimelo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dimelo tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dimelo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChavez.
Dimelo blocks a jab.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimelo misses with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimelo throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Dimelo tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimelo is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Oh Dimelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chavez lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Estaban Chavez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edvard Grieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grieg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In the Hall of the Mountain King. Yoel Mir has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
172 lbs
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186 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edvard Grieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoel Mir!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grieg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grieg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mir was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grieg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mir wants to land a leg kick but Grieg is out of range.
Grieg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mir moves out of range of the strikes.
Grieg lands with a hook. Mir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mir connects with an inside leg kick.
Grieg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grieg.
Grieg closes the distance and clinches.
Mir tries to work over Grieg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grieg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grieg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grieg misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mir! But no joy.
Grieg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grieg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grieg throws a leg kick which misses Mir's front leg but catches the back leg as Mir tries to avoid it.
Mir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grieg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grieg quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Grieg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Mir blocks the leg kick.
Grieg lands a leg kick that knocks Mir off balance momentarily.
Grieg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mir did well to prevent Grieg getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grieg is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grieg lands with a punch from half guard.
Mir tries to kick Grieg off but Grieg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mir is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Grieg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mir is trying to stand back up but Grieg is controlling him
Grieg 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.
Grieg working over Mir with some ground and pound. Mir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Mir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mir kicks Grieg off and gets back to his feet.
Mir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grieg scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grieg.
Grieg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grieg misses the shot to the body.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Grieg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yoel Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grieg.
Grieg cracks the inside of Mir's front leg.
Mir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Mir misses
and Grieg counters with a single leg into guard. Mir didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grieg postures up and lands a big shot to Mir's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grieg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grieg is controlling him.
Grieg passes Mir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grieg working Mir over with strikes.
Mir tries to kick Grieg off but Grieg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grieg wants to free his trapped foot but Mir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grieg lands strikes from half guard.
Grieg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edvard Grieg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grieg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mir thows a leg kick but Grieg checks it
and Grieg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mir's guard.
Grieg works over Mir with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grieg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grieg distracts Mir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mir wants to stand but Grieg is controlling the position.
Grieg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mir scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grieg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grieg manages to end up in side control.
Grieg prevents Mir from escaping the position.
Grieg working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grieg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mir is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Grieg landing a few strikes.
Mir is trying to get back to his feet.
Grieg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mir throws Grieg to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir misses with a left hand
and Grieg counters with a thumping low kick.
Mir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mir tries to land a leg kick but Grieg saw it coming and moves away.
Mir throws a body punch but Grieg moves out of range.
Mir lunges at Grieg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grieg's hand.
Yoel Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir keeps Grieg at a distance using the push kick.
Mir misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mir.
Grieg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grieg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grieg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grieg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mir.
Grieg wants to take the fight to the mat but Mir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grieg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Grieg avoiding damage.
Grieg tries a body shot but Mir blocks it.
Grieg swings wildly with an uppercut but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mir breaks the clinch.
Grieg lands a leg kick that knocks Mir off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Mir.
Mir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grieg.
Mir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grieg can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir feints and then cracks Grieg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grieg down.
Grieg throws a leg kick but Mir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mir is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mir 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.
Grieg just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir throws a hook but Grieg blocks it.
Grieg tries to counter with a takedown but Mir is quick to defend against it.
Mir throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Grieg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mir.
Mir lands a slapping body shot.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Grieg staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir connects with a solid leg kick.
Mir lands a right hook to the body.
Mir misses with a hook
and Grieg counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoel Mir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
Grieg throws out a leg kick but Mir moves out of range and Grieg only half commits.
Grieg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grieg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mir!
Mir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grieg is controlling him well.
Grieg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grieg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mir pushes Grieg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grieg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Grieg scoring with punches and elbows.
Grieg working the ground and pound.
Grieg prevents Mir from escaping the position.
Grieg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grieg working the head and body with strikes.
Grieg lands some shots froms side control.
Mir is rocked!
Grieg landing strikes.
Mir is still in real trouble! Can Grieg finish him?
Grieg prevents Mir from escaping the position.
Grieg crunches a massive hammerfist down on Mir - he's out! Grieg Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edvard Grieg!
After winning the bout, Edvard Grieg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McGillicuddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicuddy has chosen DJ Shadow featuring Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Luis Gonzales could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shamus McGillicuddy's chin.
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20
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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152 lbs
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Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus McGillicuddy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzales throws a lazy right hand but McGillicuddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGillicuddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGillicuddy looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.
Gonzales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGillicuddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Gonzales. Beautiful body shot.
McGillicuddy swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
McGillicuddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGillicuddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGillicuddy defends well.
McGillicuddy trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales has an active guard here but McGillicuddy has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
McGillicuddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McGillicuddy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McGillicuddy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGillicuddy landing strikes.
McGillicuddy grinds an elbow into Gonzales's temple.
Gonzales is trying to control McGillicuddy's posture but McGillicuddy avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzales gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGillicuddy trying to control from half guard but Gonzales is working away.
McGillicuddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonzales actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicuddy working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzales actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzales wants to get back to full guard but McGillicuddy has mounted him!
McGillicuddy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gonzales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGillicuddy lands with some strikes.
McGillicuddy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonzales wants to hold on but McGillicuddy pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGillicuddy looking for a guillotine from mount but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales gets back to half guard.
McGillicuddy working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. McGillicuddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGillicuddy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gonzales.
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!
Gonzales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McGillicuddy is working Gonzales over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzales on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGillicuddy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gonzales some visible discomfort.
McGillicuddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzales trying his best to control but McGillicuddy has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McGillicuddy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gonzales misses with a looping right.
Gonzales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzales throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Gonzales.
McGillicuddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGillicuddy missing with a left hand there. Gonzales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGillicuddy checks a low kick from Gonzales.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but McGillicuddy is out of range.
McGillicuddy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gonzales!
McGillicuddy trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales being controlled for a moment.
Gonzales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicuddy lands an elbow.
McGillicuddy scores with punches from side control.
McGillicuddy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGillicuddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gonzales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGillicuddy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to escape the position but McGillicuddy is controlling the position.
Shamus McGillicuddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGillicuddy trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales trying to control but McGillicuddy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
McGillicuddy is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gonzales won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips McGillicuddy off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shamus McGillicuddy!
A very excited looking Shamus McGillicuddy 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 Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
176 lbs
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21
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Money has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Money defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Money scores with a jab.
Money lands a jab to the nose.
A solid body kick from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a nice body kick.
Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Money shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Reed Money has been cut.
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!
Strauss misses with a straight left.
A jab from Money misses.
Strauss wants to counter with a clinch but Money pushes him away.
Money lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Money is rocked!
Strauss is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Money flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Money is out cold! Strauss holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reyn Godrigueze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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27
152 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reyn Godrigueze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Pepper!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godrigueze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pepper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godrigueze ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
Godrigueze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
Godrigueze gets a clinch.
Godrigueze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pepper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Godrigueze ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Godrigueze no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Godrigueze 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godrigueze managing to control the position.
Godrigueze is looking to sweep but instead, Pepper has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godrigueze is trying to get back to full guard.
Godrigueze gets back to full guard.
Godrigueze trying to control the position here.
Godrigueze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pepper manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Godrigueze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pepper is keeping the position for now.
Godrigueze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Godrigueze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Godrigueze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pepper keeping full guard, as Godrigueze tries to pass.
Godrigueze postures up in Pepper's guard and throws a big left but Pepper blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Godrigueze controls the pace.
Pepper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Godrigueze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Godrigueze is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepper has wrist control.
Godrigueze landing some decent shots from guard.
Godrigueze throws a big right hand that misses.
Godrigueze is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepper has wrist control.
Godrigueze working some strikes from top position.
Godrigueze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pepper keeping moving, preventing Godrigueze from controlling successfully.
Godrigueze stands up over Pepper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godrigueze connects with a couple of short punches.
Pepper is rocked!
Godrigueze arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pepper's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reyn Godrigueze!
Reyn Godrigueze retains his lightweight title!
Reyn Godrigueze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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