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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelthak Thunderwolf (ranked 24109 p4p, 252 weight class) and Marcos Andrade (ranked 24044 p4p, 261 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelthak Thunderwolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Thunderwolf moved out of range.
Thunderwolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade throws a hook but Thunderwolf avoids it easily.
Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunderwolf scores with a body shot.
Marcos Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Andrade misses.
Thunderwolf looks to land a combination. Andrade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Marcos Andrade has been cut.
Thunderwolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Despite the aggression on Andrade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andrade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunderwolf scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one.
Thunderwolf punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Kelthak Thunderwolf has been cut.
Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunderwolf tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thunderwolf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thunderwolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunderwolf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunderwolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrade! But no joy.
Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and Thunderwolf counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thunderwolf!
Thunderwolf looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well.
Thunderwolf clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunderwolf slips a jab from Andrade.
As Andrade looks to move away, Thunderwolf throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
Thunderwolf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Thunderwolf moves out of range easily.
Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrade looks winded!
Thunderwolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunderwolf connects with a body shot that sends Andrade's belly button to the back.
Andrade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunderwolf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunderwolf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Marcos Andrade's cut even more.
Thunderwolf misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderwolf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunderwolf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Thunderwolf.
Thunderwolf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thunderwolf connects with a single shot there.
Thunderwolf connects with a body shot.
Thunderwolf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Thunderwolf stuns Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunderwolf misses with a few strikes there.
Thunderwolf dips to his left and cracks Andrade with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderwolf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thunderwolf connects with a body shot.
Thunderwolf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The cut above Marcos Andrade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thunderwolf throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease.
Thunderwolf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marcos Andrade's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A left lands for Thunderwolf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunderwolf lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Thunderwolf finds it's way through Andrade's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcos Andrade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kelthak Thunderwolf!
A relieved looking Kelthak Thunderwolf 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Minoru Nakano (ranked 4017 p4p, 360 weight class) and William Dewey (ranked 4910 p4p, 413 weight class). Nakano comes to the cage accompanied by Great Muta Concerto. Minoru Nakano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Nakano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Dewey!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewey misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab.
Dewey just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano slips under a jab from Dewey.
Dewey misses the jab.
William Dewey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dewey misses with a straight right.
Nakano throws a big counter combination but Dewey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dewey feints and then cracks Nakano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakano down.
Oooooh!!! Nakano has knocked Dewey down with a huge combo! Nakano steps away and waves a wobbly Dewey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dewey is rocked!
It looks like William Dewey has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano throws a hook but Dewey blocks it.
Dewey is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakano finish him?
Dewey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
Dewey seems to have recovered his senses.
Dewey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakano is able to avoid easily.
Dewey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano slips a straight right by Dewey.
As Dewey looks to move away, Nakano throws a big counter combo but Dewey just gets out of the way.
Nakano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dewey misses with an uppercut
and Nakano counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Dewey badly! He tries to strike back but Nakano puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Dewey out cold! Oh man, Dewey will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Minoru Nakano!
After winning the bout, Minoru Nakano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 2912 p4p, 387 weight class) and Alessandro Rizzuto (ranked 2929 p4p, 388 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessandro Rizzuto!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rizzuto's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cup postures up.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rizzuto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cup controlling the pace.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Rizzuto is working away.
Cup uses his free foot to push down on Rizzuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Rizzuto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzuto is working to get back to half guard.
Cup wants to control the pace but Rizzuto is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup controlling his opponent.
Rizzuto is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Cup controlling the position easily from mount.
Rizzuto regains half guard.
Rizzuto won't allow Cup to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Rizzuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup trying to control from Rizzuto's half guard. Rizzuto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzuto is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Cup wanted to stand there but Rizzuto had control of the position.
Cup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzuto is trying to keep Cup in close.
Rizzuto wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
Rizzuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rizzuto keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup lands with a right hand.
A combination from Cup does no damage.
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rizzuto wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cup on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzuto stuffs the takedown.
Cup misses with a body shot.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Rizzuto ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzuto tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzuto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cup fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rizzuto, pushing him back against the cage.
Cup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzuto lands a takedown into guard.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzuto is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup can't keep his opponent in guard - Rizzuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup is staying active underneath Rizzuto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cup wants to clinch
letting Rizzuto counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rizzuto!
Cup misses with a body shot.
Cup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Rizzuto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzuto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Cup.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzuto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Red Cup is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzuto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cup darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzuto.
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Cup throws a combination that misses
and Rizzuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cup if he has to take too many more of those.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizzuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzuto manages to avoid it.
Rizzuto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cup misses with a double jab
and Rizzuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cup is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Cup is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzuto works his way into side control.
Rizzuto wants to control but Cup is keeping him busy.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
Cup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto is keen to just control but Cup is a slippery customer.
Cup taking some punishment here, with Rizzuto in his half guard.
Rizzuto wants to pass to mount but Cup is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cup to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is looking for a triangle but Rizzuto pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzuto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rizzuto throws a big elbow that misses.
Cup working for a triangle but Rizzuto defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Rizzuto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Rizzuto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.
Cup throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Rizzuto ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Cup misses with a wild body shot.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cup thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cup quickly recovers to half guard.
Cup won't allow Rizzuto to pass to mount.
Cup moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzuto lands a couple of digs.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzuto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rizzuto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzuto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cup dives on top into guard.
Cup trying to control but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Cup stays in close to Rizzuto's body and controls the position.
Rizzuto keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzuto is retaining full guard.
Cup controlling from the top position.
Rizzuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cup manages to get himself to full guard.
Rizzuto is looking to work some ground and pound but Cup has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rizzuto won't allow Cup to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Rizzuto is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rizzuto chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzuto pushes down on Cup's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rizzuto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cup on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup is looking to control Rizzuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Rizzuto uses his free foot to push down on Cup's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Rizzuto.
I think Rizzuto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Rizzuto!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 2079 p4p, 53 weight class) and Ivan Cox (ranked 6375 p4p, 191 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation. Cox has chosen Sometimes as his entrance music. Umberto Reem 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Cox!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem throws a head kick that misses
letting Cox counter with a right hand.
Cox works Reem's body with a nice hook.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Reem swings widly with a right hand
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Cox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cox is keeping busy.
Cox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cox throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Cox pushes off an throws an elbow but Reem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
Cox trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cox into the cage.
Reem avoiding damage.
Reem lands a right hand.
Cox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reem.
Reem tries a body shot but Cox blocks it.
Reem is trying to stall.
Cox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
Reem blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem.
Reem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cox's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Cox lands with a left to the head.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
Cox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Cox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Reem prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
Reem blocks a body shot from Cox.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Cox looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Cox controls his hands.
Reem lands a right hand.
Cox is rocked!
Reem dips a shoulder and cracks Cox with a mighty uppercut! Cox falls back against the cage and Reem unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cox is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reem screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Ivan Cox was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost guys... But ill be in the sauna in 1 hour if some hot male fans wants to teabag me to a quick recovery.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Hermano (ranked 1825 p4p, 195 weight class) and Gun Seok Bak (ranked 3884 p4p, 351 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bak's choice of entrance music: Leader, Just Give Us Your Order!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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148 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piotr Hermano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Seok Bak!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak throws a big shot that misses.
Hermano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Bak.
Hermano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermano closes the distance and clinches.
Bak tries a body shot but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Bak controls the action.
Hermano prevents Bak from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Hermano on the inside.
Hermano breaks the clinch.
Bak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bak loads up on a big right hand but Hermano slips the punch.
Bak 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.
Bak slips a jab from Hermano.
A swing and a miss from Hermano.
Hermano throws a lazy uppercut
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermano swings widly with a right hand
letting Bak counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bak.
Bak misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming.
Gun Seok Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Bak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hermano moves into the clinch.
Bak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bak looks to land a right hand but Hermano moved out of range.
Hermano misses with a jab to the body
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bak lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermano's head.
Hermano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermano fails with the takedown
and Bak counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Bak misses.
Hermano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hermano, as that shot connected.
Hermano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hermano gets a clinch.
Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Bak slips the punch.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
Hermano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bak lands a nice looking body shot.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
Bak throws a hook but Hermano avoids it easily.
Bak stuns Hermano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hermano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bak tries to clinch there but Hermano circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak works Hermano's body with a nice hook.
Bak throws a lazy right hand but Hermano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bak lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Bak misses with a looping right.
Bak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hermano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hermano slips under a jab.
Bak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak swings widly with a right hand
and Hermano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bak's guard.
Bak is looking to stand up but Hermano isn't so interested in that idea.
Hermano postures up and lands a big shot to Bak's brow.
Hermano controlling from the top position.
Hermano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bak's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bak wants to get back to his feet but Hermano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Seok Bak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bak throws a series of punches but Hermano moves out of range.
Bak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bak is looking to clinch but Hermano is avoiding it.
Hermano attempts a counter takedown but Bak avoids it well and moves away.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Hermano's head but Hermano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bak.
Bak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermano scores with a jab. Bak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hermano misses with a straight left.
Hermano sets himself, and Bak steps forward looking for the clinch! Hermano avoids it this time.
Hermano throws a poor cross that misses
and Bak counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano takes a swing at Bak's ribcage but misses.
Hermano moves into range and clinches up with Bak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak tries to throw a body punch but Hermano avoids it by throwing Bak back against the cage.
Hermano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bak wants to break free but Hermano has control.
Bak misses with some punches.
Hermano throws a punch but it's blocked by Bak.
Hermano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bak's elbow.
Hermano effectively controlling the action here.
Bak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hermano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bak controls his hands.
Hermano lands a right hand.
Bak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bak throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it.
Hermano moves forwards but Bak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bak, pushing him back against the cage.
Bak lands a left hand.
Hermano lands a left hand.
Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano throws a sloppy body shot
and Bak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermano throws a lazy uppercut
and Bak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Bak misses.
Bak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bak lands the left hand.
No luck for Hermano with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bak tries to clinch but Hermano moves out of range.
Bak misses with a hook.
Hermano staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak misses with an uppercut.
Bak lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Bak finds it's target.
Bak throws a lazy right hand but Hermano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bak falls off balance throwing a combination
so Hermano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bak wants to stand up but Hermano is controlling him.
Bak has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hermano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermano as Bak tries to tie him up.
Bak is trying to stall.
Bak working hard to break the clinch.
Bak working aggressively here.
Bak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermano has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano blocks a body shot from Bak.
Bak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermano's elbow.
Hermano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bak.
Bak 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bak misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bak.
Bak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Bak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Bak.
A jab lands there for Bak.
Bak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano takes a swing at Bak's ribcage but misses.
Bak throws a lazy right hand but Hermano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bak lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Seok Bak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Bak.
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.
Bak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hermano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bak!
Hermano controls the position from side control.
Bak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano is chipping away with strikes.
Bak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hermano has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hermano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bak down.
Hermano prevents Bak from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano working the ground and pound.
Hermano controls the position.
Bak is trying to get back to his feet.
Bak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hermano prevents Bak from escaping the position.
Hermano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bak wants to get back to his feet.
Hermano controls the position from side control.
Piotr Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak wants to get back to his feet.
Hermano looks up at the clock and then as Bak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hermano smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Piotr Hermano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermano taking a breather here.
Bak is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hermano is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hermano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bak is trying to get back to his feet.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bak keeps working.
The referee asks Hermano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hermano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hermano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hermano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hermano 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.
Hermano controlling the position.
Hermano tries for a kimura but Bak is defending well.
Hermano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak is trying to buck Hermano off.
Hermano working the head with strikes.
Hermano working the ground and pound but Bak is defending the strikes.
Hermano working the ground and pound.
Hermano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bak is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bak bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Hermano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Hermano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gun Seok Bak!
Gun Seok Bak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Van Jones (ranked 3311 p4p, 431 weight class) and Kevin Siembieda (ranked 1864 p4p, 270 weight class). Van Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Van Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Siembieda!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siembieda with a nice cross.
Siembieda has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Siembieda connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siembieda ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Siembieda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Siembieda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Van Jones has been cut.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Siembieda. Siembieda obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siembieda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Siembieda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siembieda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Siembieda's head but Siembieda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siembieda! But no joy.
Jones takes a swing at Siembieda's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siembieda jabs at Jones's body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siembieda.
Siembieda lands a body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siembieda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siembieda.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siembieda. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Siembieda throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Van Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Siembieda.
Siembieda moves out of range of the strikes.
Siembieda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Siembieda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siembieda was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Siembieda lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Siembieda moved out of range nicely.
Siembieda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siembieda has time to react.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Siembieda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Siembieda.
Siembieda defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Siembieda closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siembieda.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Siembieda, against the cage.
Siembieda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Siembieda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siembieda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siembieda misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siembieda connects with a knee to the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Siembieda is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Siembieda has his back to the cage.
Siembieda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Siembieda trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Siembieda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siembieda.
Siembieda blocks a body shot from Jones.
Siembieda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siembieda tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Siembieda back against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Siembieda avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Siembieda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siembieda misses with a knee to the head.
Siembieda trying to land knees to the body.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siembieda tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siembieda's elbow.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Siembieda backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Siembieda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Siembieda tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones gets through Siembieda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siembieda's elbow.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Siembieda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones working aggressively here.
Siembieda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siembieda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Siembieda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Siembieda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siembieda gets a clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Siembieda in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siembieda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Siembieda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siembieda lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Siembieda throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A short left from Siembieda.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siembieda backwards.
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!
Siembieda presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Siembieda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siembieda swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siembieda misses with the head strike.
Siembieda lands a body punch.
Siembieda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Siembieda controls his hands.
Kevin Siembieda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Siembieda blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siembieda.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siembieda misses with a body punch.
Siembieda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Siembieda.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siembieda backwards.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Siembieda blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siembieda.
Siembieda tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siembieda is stalling here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siembieda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Siembieda trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Siembieda into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Siembieda fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Siembieda.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Siembieda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Siembieda tries to tie him up.
Siembieda lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Siembieda had a free shot at his head there.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Jones throws a jab when Siembieda was well out of range.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siembieda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Siembieda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Siembieda misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Siembieda's head back.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siembieda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Siembieda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siembieda 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Van Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Siembieda drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siembieda backwards.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones works on Siembieda's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siembieda has Jones pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siembieda blocks a body shot from Jones.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Siembieda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siembieda has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to work over Siembieda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Siembieda controls his hands.
A short left from Jones.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siembieda has him pressed against the cage.
Siembieda lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Siembieda avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Siembieda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siembieda.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Siembieda throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Siembieda. That one must have hurt.
Siembieda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Siembieda ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siembieda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
Siembieda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siembieda.
Siembieda misses with a body shot.
Siembieda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Siembieda is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Siembieda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siembieda moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones tries to move into range but Siembieda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Siembieda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siembieda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Siembieda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siembieda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Siembieda scores with a jab.
Siembieda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Siembieda ducks down to avoid it.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Siembieda moves out of range.
Siembieda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siembieda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Siembieda settles back down.
Jones 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.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Siembieda's ribs.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siembieda moves away.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Siembieda.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siembieda misses with a straight left.
Siembieda scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Siembieda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looks to land a combination but Siembieda avoids it well.
Jones throws a jab when Siembieda was well out of range.
Siembieda blocks a jab.
Siembieda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siembieda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Siembieda defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Siembieda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Siembieda moves away from the strike by Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Jones!
Van Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Zhivago (ranked 2149 p4p, 219 weight class) and Speva Koso (ranked 1805 p4p, 192 weight class). Zhivago's entrance music is Cold as Ice. A fine choice. Boris Zhivago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Zhivago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speva Koso!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhivago can pounce on him.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhivago misses the target.
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Zhivago moves out of range easily.
Koso misses with a low kick as Zhivago jumps back.
Zhivago slips under a jab from Koso.
Zhivago throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso misses with a hook.
Zhivago blocks a head kick by Koso.
Zhivago avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhivago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Zhivago was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhivago.
Koso defending well as Zhivago loads up on a big left hand.
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Zhivago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhivago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhivago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhivago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhivago remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Koso tries to bench press Zhivago off him but Zhivago keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago landing strikes.
Zhivago working away.
Zhivago trying to control the position but Koso is working away.
Koso is letting Zhivago control him for a moment.
Zhivago tries to advance to mount but Koso denies him.
Koso is not content to let Zhivago control the position.
Zhivago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koso is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhivago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zhivago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zhivago's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhivago is in bad spot here.
My spies in LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) inform me that Koso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zhivago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago is refusing to be controlled, as Koso sits in half guard.
Koso trying to mount his opponent but Zhivago defends it.
Zhivago is looking for a sweep. Koso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhivago wants to control but Koso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhivago is refusing to be controlled, as Koso sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Speva Koso 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.
Koso rushes Zhivago and presses him up against the cage.
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhivago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso moves into the clinch.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koso.
Zhivago wants to stall.
Zhivago lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Koso.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhivago scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso wants to break free but Zhivago has control.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Speva Koso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso lands with a nice combination. Zhivago backs away looking to recover.
Koso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koso scores with a jab to the body.
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick.
Zhivago tries for a takedown but Koso circles away easily
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Zhivago fails to land.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhivago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koso avoids it.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Zhivago struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Speva Koso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koso misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Zhivago breaks from the clinch.
Koso drives through and clinches with Zhivago against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhivago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zhivago.
Koso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhivago lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso prevents a body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Zhivago keeps control of Koso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Zhivago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhivago's elbow.
Zhivago digs a right hand into Koso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koso's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Zhivago is trying to drag Koso to the mat but Koso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zhivago stalling in the clinch but Koso improves position.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso blocks the elbow strike.
Zhivago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Koso.
Zhivago misses with an elbow strike.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koso breaks from the clinch.
Zhivago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso avoids the head kick by Zhivago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhivago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhivago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhivago grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Koso takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Zhivago cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Zhivago!
Our winner, Boris Zhivago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sala Barbo (ranked 1480 p4p, 152 weight class) and Solomon Wilson (ranked 2747 p4p, 276 weight class). Barbo comes to the cage accompanied by Nissim. Wilson has chosen Simple Math - By: DL Incognito as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Wilson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wilson misses.
Barbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Wilson cracks Barbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson slips a straight right by Barbo.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Barbo's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Barbo only half commits.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Barbo avoids them all with ease.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson slips a straight right by Barbo.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Barbo gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Barbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson pushing down on Barbo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson throwing shots but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson works his way into side control.
Barbo is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with the ground and pound but Barbo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbo controlling the position for now.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbo wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barbo wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barbo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Wilson postures up in Barbo's guard and throws a big left but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo managing to control the position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Barbo keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbo dives on top into guard.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbo defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson 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.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson 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.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson 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.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbo is controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Barbo is keeping the position.
Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Barbo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two 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.
Wilson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barbo uses it to pass to side control.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Barbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbo pulls his head out easily.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson has a hand on Barbo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barbo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wilson is looking to get to half guard.
Wilson keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.
Barbo avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barbo controlling Wilson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barbo has his hands clasped together around Wilson's back. He's all about the action.
Barbo trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbo defends it well.
Barbo is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wilson tries to escape but Barbo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barbo controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbo controlling well, preventing Wilson from escaping the position.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilson trying to control the action but Barbo just sinks the hooks in.
Wilson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wilson is trying to control but Barbo passes into side control!
Solomon Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbo controls the position from side control.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo taking a breather here.
Wilson tries to buck Barbo off but Barbo is having none of it.
A control attempt from Wilson but he's now mounted!
Barbo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
Wilson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barbo. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.
Barbo controlling from the full mount.
Barbo trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Barbo controlling from the full mount.
Barbo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sala Barbo!
An out of breath Sala Barbo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Batts (ranked 1097 p4p, 165 weight class) and IL PO (ranked 1526 p4p, 223 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by Midnight City - By: M83. PO comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tai Chi Kickboxer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! IL PO has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
181 lbs
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184 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, IL PO!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts scores with a hook.
A nice combination there by PO.
The crowd cheers as PO lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batts doesn't seem phased though.
Batts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Batts misses
and PO counters with a stiff right hand.
PO bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
PO misses with a straight right.
Batts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batts with a hook.
Batts moves into range and clinches up with PO.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PO lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Batts.
Nice elbow from PO.
PO lands on the inside with an uppercut.
PO is struggling to control the position.
PO wants to get back to striking at distance but Batts won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from PO fails to land.
Batts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of PO backwards.
PO misses with a body punch.
PO misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Batts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Batts.
PO takes an elbow to the temple.
PO is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Batts.
Batts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
PO avoiding damage as Batts throws knees to the body.
PO's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
PO misses with a body punch.
Batts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
PO misses with an elbow over the top.
Batts lands a right hand.
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts jabs PO to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
PO appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts misses with an uppercut. PO saw that one coming.
PO misses with an uppercut. Batts saw that one coming.
Batts moves out of range as PO strikes.
Batts throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and PO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
PO throws a counter combo.
Batts swings widly with a right hand
and PO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts takes a swing at PO's ribcage but misses.
Batts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PO throws out the jab.
Batts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from PO.
Batts gets a takedown into half guard.
Batts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed PO's head.
Batts is thwarting PO's attempts to control the position.
PO is controlling Batts's position as best he can from this difficult position.
PO is looking for a sweep. Batts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batts is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Batts there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts prevents PO from improving his position.
Batts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batts thows a huge punch but PO dodges it nicely.
Batts drops an elbow to the side of PO's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
PO is looking to improve his position.
Batts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
PO wants to control but Batts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
PO moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
PO is adopting a defensive guard.
Batts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
PO working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batts.
PO pulls Batts in close to prevent any damage.
Batts postures up.
Batts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Batts is fighting to break PO's control of his arms but PO is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Batts trying to control but PO is working from the bottom.
Batts postures up and lands a big shot to PO's brow.
PO keeping full guard, as Batts tries to pass.
PO told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
PO trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
PO motions for Batts to come forward. PO throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
PO throws a jab but it's blocked by Batts.
PO bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Batts's head backwards.
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batts fails with the takedown
and Batts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batts tries to clinch but PO is having none of it.
PO looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Batts's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
PO is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
PO swings for the body but Batts moves out of range.
Batts throws a half hearted mid kick.
PO scores with a jab. Batts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Batts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PO throws the left hand but Batts avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for PO.
Batts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PO but PO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batts misses with a left hand
letting PO counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PO lands a body shot.
IL PO seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts misses with a hook. PO ducked under it nicely.
PO pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from PO misses.
Batts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batts checks a leg kick.
Batts darts in looking for a takedown but PO gets double underhooks and turns Batts into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Batts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts throws a hook but PO avoids it easily.
Batts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PO.
Batts shoots in and gets a takedown into PO's guard.
PO utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
PO pulls Batts in close to prevent any damage.
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as PO works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
PO wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batts throwing strikes but missing.
Batts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
PO is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batts defends well.
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PO working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batts.
Batts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Batts throwing strikes from guard but PO blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Batts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
PO controlling Batts's posture.
Batts stands up over PO, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
PO is controlling Batts's posture.
Batts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as PO works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batts chips away with some ground and pound.
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as PO works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
PO avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batts throwing strikes but missing.
Peter Batts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batts lands a couple of elbows.
Batts connects with a couple of short punches.
Batts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Batts passes PO's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
PO goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Batts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PO can do to turn this around?
Batts gets a double leg takedown into PO's guard.
PO is adopting a defensive guard.
Batts is working PO over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
PO trying to keep a closed guard but Batts is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
PO preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts working some strikes from top position.
Batts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
PO utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
PO preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts postures up.
Batts throws a strike but PO rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Batts is trying to keep PO in close.
PO looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Batts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
PO is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Batts working for a triangle but PO defends it easily.
IL PO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Batts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Batts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Batts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PO can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PO showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Batts is trying to control the position but PO postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
PO leaves Batts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from PO. That one must have hurt.
Batts takes a swing at PO's ribcage but misses.
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch.
PO uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PO goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Batts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batts is looking to clinch but PO is avoiding it.
PO looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batts jabs PO right on the nose. PO blinks but takes it well.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PO sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PO swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
PO has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch.
PO staying out of range there.
PO on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Batts lands a right hook to the body.
PO lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Batts - just one landing.
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body kick from PO.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batts takes a swing at PO's ribcage but misses.
Batts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
PO doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
PO moves out of range as Batts strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Batts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Batts!
Peter Batts tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Boom (ranked 731 p4p, 76 weight class) and Lyman Kissell (ranked 1322 p4p, 145 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that DJ Boom has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily DJ Boom seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
140 lbs
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148 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyman Kissell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boom enables Kissell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Boom is keeping the position.
Boom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kissell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell wants to improve his position but Boom is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kissell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boom trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boom has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Boom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kissell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boom preventing the sweep.
Kissell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boom escapes and throws Kissell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kissell is looking to reverse the position.
That's two 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.
Boom is staying tight to Kissell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kissell is trying to improve his position.
Boom is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boom gets to mount! Kissell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kissell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boom keeps control of the position easily here as Kissell tries to buck him off.
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kissell breaks Boom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kissell postures up.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Boom keeping full guard, as Kissell tries to pass.
Kissell throwing strikes but missing.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Kissell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kissell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boom!
Kissell is trying to get back to half guard.
Boom controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boom takes one on the button.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Kissell's shoulder, as Kissell tries to avoid the shot.
Kissell staying out of range there.
Kissell loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissell moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kissell, as that shot connected.
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kissell stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kissell punishes Boom's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom stuns Kissell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom lands with a hook. Kissell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kissell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kissell.
Boom regains half guard, as Kissell was trying to land strikes.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kissell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kissell's back!
You can see the frustration on Kissell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boom is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kissell wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kissell tries to escape the position.
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!
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boom is hanging on to Kissell's back as he tries to escape.
Boom has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kissell's body.
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Boom.
Boom trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boom is trying to stick to Kissell's back but Kissell is turning into Boom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kissell.
Boom is pulling down on Kissell's head. It's preventing any offense from Kissell, at least for the moment.
Kissell trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Kissell landing some decent shots from guard.
Kissell won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Boom keeping full guard, as Kissell tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom controls Kissell momentarily but Kissell frees himself.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Lyman Kissell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kissell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Boom is keeping the position.
Kissell trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom is pulling down on Kissell's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kissell defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom throws a leg kick but Kissell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kissell.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kissell.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Kissell scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Kissell.
Kissell tried to score with a low kick but Boom checks it.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Lyman Kissell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kissell manages to avoid it.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Kissell seems unphased.
Kissell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boom rather than just go for the knockout.
Kissell dives in and scores a takedown into Boom's guard.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Kissell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kissell wants to hit a switch here but Boom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kissell there!
Boom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kissell is trying to escape the mount.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Boom avoids the attempt from Kissell to control.
Kissell is looking to improve his position but Boom isn't that keen on the idea.
Boom looking to control but Kissell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kissell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom tries to control but Kissell wriggling away.
Kissell is working to get back to half guard.
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell wants to hold on but Boom pushes him away.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kissell is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.
Kissell keeps trying to improve his position.
Kissell regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Boom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kissell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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