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MMM 37: Spiller vs Hammersmith PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Daly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daly has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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167 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Daly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez scores with a hook.
Daly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dominguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dominguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daly is breathing heavily.
Dominguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez tests Daly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daly is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Dominguez just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Daly has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rico Dominguez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raje Malapitan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson lands with a straight right. Malapitan didn't see that one coming.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malapitan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malapitan off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Malapitan avoids the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson missing with strikes.
Malapitan turns into Henderson and is now in his guard.
Henderson 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.
Malapitan trying to move into half guard but instead Henderson has managed to sweep!
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malapitan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson wants to stand but Malapitan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malapitan trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Malapitan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson wants to stand but Malapitan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malapitan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Malapitan is retaining full guard.
Henderson tries to stand but Malapitan is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malapitan slips a straight right by Henderson.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malapitan.
Clay Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Malapitan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malapitan throws a combination that misses
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Malapitan moves into the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malapitan wants a takedown but no success here.
Malapitan looks gassed!
Malapitan has Henderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Malapitan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Henderson tumbling to the mat - Malapitan dives into Henderson's guard.
Malapitan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Malapitan is having none of it.
Malapitan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Henderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Henderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson wants to stand but Malapitan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Henderson trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malapitan moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Malapitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson cracks Malapitan with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Raje Malapitan has been cut.
Malapitan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson stuns Malapitan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson lands with a hook. Malapitan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malapitan is rocked!
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Malapitan's shoulder, as Malapitan tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson cracks Malapitan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Malapitan falls to his knees and Henderson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Aaron Garnett acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws the kick towards the body but Garnett avoids it.
Garnett misses with an uppercut. Davidson saw that one coming.
Garnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidson sprawls well. He's pushed Garnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davidson counters with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
Davidson moves into range and clinches up with Garnett.
Davidson breaks the clinch.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Davidson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
Garnett misses with a combination
and Davidson counters with a good low kick that Garnett was not able to check.
Davidson lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Davidson.
Davidson lands a brutal head kick. Garnett looks out on his feet and Davidson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aaron Davidson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Werner Arber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Arber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arber misses with a looping right.
Arber misses with a looping right.
Werner Arber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arber 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.
Valentine slips under a jab from Arber.
Arber throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine forces Arber back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valentine defending well as Arber loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Valentine is stalling here.
Arber keeps control of Valentine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arber pulls guard.
Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arber wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Arber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arber wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arber pinned against the cage. Arber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valentine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werner Arber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Valentine.
Arber throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentine moves out of range as Arber strikes.
Valentine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Arber!
Valentine unloads with some shots from mount but Arber bucks and avoids them well.
Valentine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arber blocking the ground and pound.
Arber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valentine trying to control but Arber is having none of it.
Arber is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Arber tries to improve his position but instead Valentine has taken his back!
Valentine throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Valentine doesn't have the hooks in and Arber manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arber tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arber working some strikes from top position.
Arber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arber throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine looking to control.
Arber distracts Valentine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valentine tries to strike from the bottom.
Arber wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arber is aware though and is defending well.
Arber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valentine looks gassed!
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Valentine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arber fails to land with a series of punches.
Arber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine moves away from the strike by Arber.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arber.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown by Valentine or perhaps it was just good defense by Arber which made him look bad.
Arber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valentine to the mat! Valentine manages to get full guard.
Valentine has momentary wrist control but Arber slips an elbow through the middle.
Arber tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Arber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Arber passes into half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Arber is keeping busy.
Arber trying to mount his opponent but Valentine defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arber lands strikes from half guard.
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arber pulls his head out easily.
Arber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
Arber works his way into side control.
A control attempt from Valentine but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arber prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Arber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Arber with the ground and pound from mount.
Arber 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.
Arber lands a big elbow.
Arber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Valentine tries to hold on but Arber pushes him away.
Arber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Arber has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valentine's face.
Valentine is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arber is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Valentine is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Werner Arber!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Zloyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zloyev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Butterfly Temple - Бегу я рыl. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Zloyev!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zloyev scores with a sloppy right hand. Bombada should have avoided that one.
Bombada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zloyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bombada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zloyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zloyev throws a body punch but Bombada moves out of range.
Zloyev tries to sprawl but Bombada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bombada is trying to control the action in half guard but Zloyev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bombada is nestled in close to Zloyev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bombada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bombada wants to free his trapped foot but Zloyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bombada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bombada slips a nice elbow through Zloyev's hands, connecting with Zloyev's forehead.
Bombada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zloyev trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zloyev defending well though.
Zloyev trying to hold on to Bombada's head to control him but Bombada postures up.
Zloyev has hold of Bombada's hands but Bombada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bombada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zloyev keeps working.
Bombada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zloyev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bombada.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bombada lands a nice short elbow.
Zloyev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada slips a nice elbow through Zloyev's hands, connecting with Zloyev's forehead.
Bombada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bombada stalling away here and it's allowed Zloyev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bombada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bombada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zloyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bombada trying to control the position from guard on top but Zloyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bombada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bombada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bombada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zloyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zloyev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bombada manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zloyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bombada lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zloyev!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bombada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada landing punches.
Bombada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zloyev's face.
Bombada postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Zloyev badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bombada around the waist but Bombada pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bombada is the winner by TKO! Bombada jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bombada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travin Mallard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Buu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallard comes into the arena with Robot Rock blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travin Mallard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Buu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mallard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Mallard lands with a nice combination. Buu backs away looking to recover.
Buu throws a head kick but Mallard moves out of range.
Buu misses with a head kick.
Buu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Buu.
Buu throws a push kick but Mallard slaps the foot to one side.
Mallard with a poor takedown
and Buu counters with a nice body kick.
Buu thumps Mallard with a low kick.
Buu tries a head kick but it misses.
Buu throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mallard. That did some damage!
Mallard with a poor takedown
and Buu counters with a good low kick that Mallard was not able to check.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mallard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Buu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mallard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mallard controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buu keeps working.
Buu can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Mallard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mallard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Buu prevents Mallard from moving into mount.
Buu is looking for a sweep.
Mallard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Buu's legs.
Mallard wants to control but Buu is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buu tries to improve position but can't.
Mallard moves into full mount!
Buu can't escape the position.
Mallard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Buu is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Buu 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.
Mallard fails to land the takedown.
Buu defending well as Mallard loads up on a big left hand.
Buu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Buu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mallard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buu.
Buu cracks the inside of Mallard's front leg.
Buu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallard.
Buu wants to slow Mallard down by chopping away at his legs.
Horrible takedown by Mallard or perhaps it was just good defense by Buu which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Travin Mallard has been cut.
Buu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mallard checks a low kick from Buu.
Mallard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mallard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buu throws a wild body kick that Mallard sees coming a mile off.
Kid Buu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Buu.
Mallard has his takedown stuffed
and Buu counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travin Mallard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mallard misses with a takedown attempt
and Buu counters with a low kick, right behind Mallard 's knee.
Kid Buu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mallard if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Buu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buu.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buu. That's going to slow Mallard down.
Nice body kick there by Buu.
Buu scores with a nice body kick.
Buu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buu scores with a push kick.
Buu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mallard takes a step back to recover.
Mallard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buu throws a nice head kick!
Mallard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Buu connects with a leg kick. Mallard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buu connects with a leg kick. Mallard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buu scoring well with a low kick there.
Buu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mallard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buu throws a front kick that sends Mallard stumbling back into the cage.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Buu is looking to slow Mallard down with leg kicks.
Mallard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buu can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buu thumps Mallard with a low kick.
Buu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buu thumps Mallard with a low kick.
Mallard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buu scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buu.
Buu lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buu. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Buu.
Buu is looking to slow Mallard down with leg kicks.
Buu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Buu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mallard's sensitive parts.
Buu throws a head kick that Mallard semi-blocks.
Buu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mallard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick from Buu lands but Mallard takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buu lands a leg kick that knocks Mallard off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buu.
Good leg kick by Buu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Buu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travin Mallard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mallard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buu scoring well with a low kick there.
Buu throws a front kick that sends Mallard stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Buu. Mallard shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Buu.
Buu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mallard 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.
Buu lands a head kick!
Buu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buu throws a head kick that half lands.
Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mallard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mallard misses with a two punch combination.
Mallard fails with the takedown.
Buu lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Buu.
Buu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mallard's sensitive parts.
Buu tries to score with a low kick but Mallard moves his leg out of the way.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Buu throws a head kick that misses.
Mallard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mallard takes a swing at Buu's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallard has his takedown stuffed
and Buu counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mallard. That did some damage!
Buu lands with a slapping head kick.
Mallard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mallard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buu can pounce on him.
Mallard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kid Buu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mallard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mallard's calf.
Mallard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buu throws a head kick that half lands.
Buu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mallard if he has to take too many more of those.
Buu scores with a leg kick.
Buu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mallard's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buu, right into the meat.
Buu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mallard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buu can pounce on him.
Buu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mallard will feel that in the morning.
Travin Mallard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Buu tenderised Mallard's leg. Mallard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buu connects with an inside leg kick.
Buu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mallard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Buu. Mallard shrugs it off though.
Buu throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Buu.
Buu connects with a solid leg kick.
Mallard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Buu.
Mallard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Travin Mallard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buu scores with a push kick.
Buu throws a leg kick which misses Mallard's front leg but catches the back leg as Mallard tries to avoid it.
Buu thumps Mallard with a low kick.
Buu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mallard's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buu throws a head kick that misses.
Buu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kid Buu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mallard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Buu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Buu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ghambaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Ghambaryan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Ghambaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghambaryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Henderson in the body.
Ghambaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghambaryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghambaryan lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Ghambaryan takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Henderson is rocked!
It looks like Gerald Henderson has been cut.
Henderson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghambaryan is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghambaryan.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghambaryan can pounce on him.
Ghambaryan lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Ghambaryan takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghambaryan finish him?
Ghambaryan moves into range and clinches up with Henderson .
Ghambaryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghambaryan.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghambaryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ghambaryan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghambaryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghambaryan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the body.
Ghambaryan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the body.
Ghambaryan slows down the pace here.
Ghambaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghambaryan crunches a lovely knee into Henderson 's ribcage.
Ghambaryan lands a damaging elbow.
Ghambaryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ghambaryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ghambaryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson 's defenses.
Ghambaryan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan working Henderson over with knees to the body.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the body.
Ghambaryan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the body.
Ghambaryan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghambaryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Ghambaryan to work.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghambaryan lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Ghambaryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson .
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson has Ghambaryan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ghambaryan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roman Ghambaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Henderson .
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ghambaryan stalling.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ghambaryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan stops a takedown attempt from Henderson .
Ghambaryan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghambaryan lands a nice knee to the body.
Henderson avoiding damage as Ghambaryan throws knees to the body.
Ghambaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Ghambaryan tries to stall but Henderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ghambaryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghambaryan crunches a lovely knee into Henderson 's ribcage.
Ghambaryan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson 's face.
Ghambaryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson avoiding damage as Ghambaryan throws knees to the body.
Ghambaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ghambaryan with a knee to the head.
Henderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Ghambaryan.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ghambaryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ghambaryan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ghambaryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson avoiding damage as Ghambaryan throws knees to the body.
Ghambaryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghambaryan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson 's face.
Henderson is trying to drag Ghambaryan to the mat but Ghambaryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ghambaryan obliges.
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ghambaryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Henderson 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Ghambaryan lands a high kick!
Ghambaryan clinches with his opponent.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Ghambaryan controlling the action here for a moment.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ghambaryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ghambaryan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghambaryan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghambaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghambaryan with a knee to the head.
Ghambaryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan missing with knees to the body.
Henderson is trying to drag Ghambaryan to the mat but Ghambaryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roman Ghambaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghambaryan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan crunches a lovely knee into Henderson 's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Ghambaryan.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ghambaryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson is working for takedown but Ghambaryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roman Ghambaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Henderson .
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the body.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ghambaryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson 's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ghambaryan obliges.
Ghambaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghambaryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghambaryan prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson 's face.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ghambaryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ghambaryan cracks the inside of Henderson 's front leg.
Ghambaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghambaryan. Ghambaryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghambaryan scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Ghambaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghambaryan. Ghambaryan obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ghambaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson 's sensitive parts.
That kick from Ghambaryan tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghambaryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghambaryan.
Henderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghambaryan lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Ghambaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ghambaryan lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ghambaryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ghambaryan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
Ghambaryan lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
Ghambaryan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghambaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson has clasped his hands together around Ghambaryan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ghambaryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Henderson 's cut.
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!
Henderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roman Ghambaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Ghambaryan shows good takedown defense.
Ghambaryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan scores with a head kick.
Ghambaryan moves into the clinch.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghambaryan prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ghambaryan obliges.
Ghambaryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ghambaryan lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the head.
Ghambaryan looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghambaryan prevents it.
Roman Ghambaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Henderson .
Ghambaryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghambaryan lands a damaging elbow.
Ghambaryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ghambaryan missing with knees to the body.
Henderson dodges an elbow strike from Ghambaryan.
Henderson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ghambaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ghambaryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ghambaryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghambaryan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the head.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Ghambaryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson 's defenses.
Ghambaryan lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Ghambaryan taking a breather.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghambaryan missing with knees to the body.
Ghambaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ghambaryan trying to control the position but instead, Henderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ghambaryan into the cage.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ghambaryan throws an elbow that misses.
Ghambaryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Ghambaryan is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ghambaryan down to the mat. Ghambaryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ghambaryan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ghambaryan - the referee stops the clock and Henderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ghambaryan. Henderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ghambaryan connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghambaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ghambaryan is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Ghambaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ghambaryan.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghambaryan throws a front kick that sends Henderson stumbling back into the cage.
Ghambaryan lands a front kick.
Ghambaryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan working Henderson over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Ghambaryan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ghambaryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson 's defenses.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghambaryan prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the head.
Henderson is working for takedown but Ghambaryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ghambaryan obliges.
Ghambaryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gerald Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Knees to the body from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roman Ghambaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ghambaryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Ghambaryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ghambaryan, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Ghambaryan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Parish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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156 lbs
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158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Parish!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angelo counters with a nice uppercut.
Angelo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Angelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parish.
An inside leg kick lands from Angelo.
Angelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Angelo.
Angelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parish throws out the jab.
Parish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angelo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Parish.
Parish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angelo moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelo breaks from the clinch.
Angelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parish.
Parish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angelo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parish misses with a left hand
and Angelo counters by clinching up.
Angelo breaks from the clinch.
Angelo throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Parish misses
and Angelo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Angelo slips a jab from Parish.
Angelo moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelo.
Parish looks gassed!
Parish blocks an elbow strike.
Angelo effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Angelo.
Parish is trying to force a seperation but Angelo has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Angelo.
Angelo breaks from the clinch.
Parish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Angelo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Angelo scores with a head kick. Parish tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Angelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Parish misses with an uppercut
and Angelo counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo moves into the clinch successfully.
Angelo working aggressively here.
Parish tries to break the clinch but Angelo is controlling the position.
Angelo lands a shot to the body.
Angelo breaks from the clinch.
Parish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angelo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Angelo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parish misses with a body shot.
Angelo lands with a kick to the temple. Parish shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarence Parish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelo pushes Parish up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Angelo.
Parish tries to break the clinch but Angelo is controlling the position.
Angelo misses with a punch to the body.
Parish is trying to break the clinch but Angelo has him pressed against the cage.
Angelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parish's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Angelo.
Angelo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parish tries to circle away but Angelo has him pinned against the cage.
Angelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Angelo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parish misses the body punch
and Angelo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parish takes a shot to the head.
Angelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parish misses with a left hand
and Angelo counters with a stiff right hand.
Parish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Angelo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Angelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Parish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angelo has him pressed against the cage.
Angelo breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Parish misses the target.
Angelo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo avoids the body shot from Parish.
Angelo ducks right into an uppercut from Parish.
Parish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angelo counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Parish.
Jab from Parish.
Parish has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Angelo.
Angelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Angelo has Parish pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Angelo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Angelo breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angelo manages to avoid it.
Angelo misses with a head kick.
Parish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Angelo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Angelo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Angelo.
Parish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angelo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Angelo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parish avoids it.
Angelo swings wildly with an uppercut but Parish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Angelo.
Parish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Parish.
Parish swings away with a body shot that misses
and Angelo counters with a head kick. That will keep Parish thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Parish misses the jab.
Parish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angelo manages to avoid it.
Angelo moves out of range of the strikes.
Parish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angelo counters with a right hand to the body.
Angelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parish throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Angelo to counter with a crisp jab.
Parish is breathing heavily.
Parish blocks a head kick by Angelo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo rushes Parish and presses him up against the cage.
Angelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Angelo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parish's defenses.
Come on Angelo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Angelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Parish misses the target.
Parish throws a poor cross that misses
and Angelo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parish wants to break free but Angelo has control.
Parish dodges an elbow strike from Angelo.
Parish managing to block the knees to the body from Angelo.
Angelo throws a head punch that misses.
Angelo slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo has Parish pressed against the cage, preventing Parish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Angelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Parish controls his hands.
Angelo breaks from the clinch.
Parish throws a jab but it's blocked by Angelo.
Parish throws a lazy uppercut
and Angelo counters with a head kick.
Angelo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Parish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Angelo misses with a wild combination.
Parish misses with an uppercut
and Angelo counters with a thumping low kick.
Parish throws a big shot that misses.
Michael Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Angelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parish.
Angelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael Angelo is winning the standup battle so far.
Parish takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parish thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parish managing to block the knees to the body from Angelo.
Angelo has a couple of punches blocked by Parish.
Parish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Angelo lands with a left to the head.
Angelo working aggressively here.
Parish is trying to force a seperation but Angelo has the dominant position.
Angelo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parish up against the cage.
Angelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelo effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Angelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Angelo lands a nice shot to the body.
Parish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angelo has him pressed against the cage.
Angelo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Angelo counters with a series of strikes. Parish will be more careful next time no doubt.
Angelo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Angelo throws a series of punches but Parish moves out of range.
Parish scores with a decent looking hook.
Parish throws the left hand but Angelo avoids the punch easily.
Parish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Angelo.
Angelo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Angelo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Angelo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Angelo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Parish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Parish.
Angelo ducks under a wild hook from Parish.
Angelo misses with a head kick.
Parish throws a shot from downtown. Angelo moves away and avoids it.
Angelo connects with a single shot there.
Parish throws a poor cross that misses
and Angelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angelo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parish's head.
Parish is rocked!
Parish dips to his left and cracks Angelo with an uppercut!
Parish is still on wobbly legs! Can Angelo finish him?
Parish misses with a jab to the body
and Angelo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parish throws an off balance right hand
and Angelo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Angelo.
A hook to the body from Angelo.
Parish seems to have recovered his senses.
Angelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Angelo counters with a head kick.
Parish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angelo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parish is looking to break free of the clinch but Angelo has double underhooks.
Angelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo working aggressively here.
Angelo stalling.
Angelo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parish in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelo.
A nice left hand lands by Angelo.
Parish blocks an uppercut.
Angelo lands a damaging elbow.
Parish prevents a body shot from Angelo.
Angelo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Parish has had enough of the clinch but Angelo keeps him there for the moment.
Angelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parish. Angelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Parish.
Parish throws an off balance right hand
and Angelo counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Angelo misses with a punch to the body.
Angelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Parish backwards.
Parish breaks the clinch.
Parish 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.
Parish 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.
Angelo slips a jab from Parish.
Angelo rushes Parish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parish avoids the elbow strike from Angelo, against the cage.
Angelo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parish up against the cage.
Parish blocks a body shot from Angelo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo lands with a left to the head.
Parish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Angelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Angelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angelo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Angelo working aggressively here.
Angelo breaks from the clinch.
Parish throws a poor cross that misses
and Angelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parish tries to break the clinch but Angelo is controlling the position.
Parish prevents a body shot from Angelo.
Angelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Parish backwards.
Angelo lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice left hand lands by Angelo.
Angelo scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Angelo.
Angelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clarence Parish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parish misses with an uppercut.
Parish misses with an uppercut
and Angelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angelo moves away.
A shot to the body from Parish misses
and Angelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parish misses the jab.
Parish misses with a lunging right hand
letting Angelo counter with a right hand.
Angelo rushes Parish and presses him up against the cage.
Angelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parish or not.
Angelo leaning against his opponent.
Michael Angelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Angelo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Angelo 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Angelo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammersmith's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - It's Amazing. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spiller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Spiller misses.
Spiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiller leaves Hammersmith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiller. That snapped Hammersmith's head back.
Hammersmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammersmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammersmith swinging wildly here.
Spiller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammersmith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Spiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spiller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith connects with a looping right hand.
Spiller looks to land a combination but Hammersmith avoids it well.
Hammersmith misses with the combination.
Spiller misses with a low kick.
Hammersmith throws a series of punches but Spiller moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammersmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Hammersmith.
Spiller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spiller wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammersmith avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Brandon Spiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammersmith slips a jab from Spiller.
Nice body punch from Spiller.
Spiller digs a good body shot into Hammersmith's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spiller.
Spiller throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammersmith counters with a two punch combo.
Spiller scores with a nice body kick.
Spiller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spiller lands with a nice body kick.
Hammersmith looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith has a takedown stuffed.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
Spiller scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammersmith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spiller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spiller scores with a jab. Hammersmith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spiller throws a right hand that Hammersmith ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammersmith also avoids with ease.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon Spiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammersmith misses with a takedown attempt
and Spiller counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Spiller.
Spiller stalks Hammersmith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hammersmith's face. Hammersmith staggers backwards, shaken.
Hammersmith is rocked!
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammersmith is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiller finish him?
Spiller takes a swing at Hammersmith's ribcage but misses.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammersmith seems to have recovered his senses.
Spiller tests Hammersmith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spiller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spiller stuns Hammersmith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammersmith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spiller counters with a thumping low kick.
Hammersmith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Spiller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hammersmith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller misses with the combination.
Spiller throws a nice looking combination but Hammersmith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spiller lands with a kick to the temple. Hammersmith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hammersmith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiller lands a slapping body shot.
Spiller thumps Hammersmith with a low kick.
Spiller cracks the inside of Hammersmith's front leg.
Hammersmith walks into a straight right hand from Spiller.
Spiller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spiller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiller lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammersmith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spiller throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spiller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller lands a jab to the nose.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammersmith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spiller.
Spiller lands with a nice body punch.
Spiller scores with a body shot.
Hammersmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammersmith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spiller.
Spiller thumps Hammersmith with a low kick.
Spiller with a hook.
Spiller connects with a leg kick. Hammersmith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spiller connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spiller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spiller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammersmith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheers as Spiller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammersmith doesn't seem phased though.
Brandon Spiller is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammersmith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammersmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spiller dodges the punch combination from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith slips a jab and a cross from Spiller.
Hammersmith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spiller regains half guard.
Spiller is trying to stand up here but Hammersmith is controlling him well.
Spiller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammersmith is breathing heavily.
Spiller controlling Hammersmith's posture.
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.
Spiller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammersmith is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Hammersmith tries to free his leg and advance position but Spiller is retaining full guard.
Hammersmith won't allow Spiller to sweep him here.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Spiller is keeping the position.
Hammersmith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brandon Spiller.
Nice jab there from Spiller.
Hammersmith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiller lands a jab.
Spiller lands a lovely overhand right.
Spiller takes a swing at Hammersmith's ribcage but misses.
Spiller stuns Hammersmith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spiller tests Hammersmith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandon Spiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammersmith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spiller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spiller throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller lands a jab to the nose.
Spiller scores with a nice head shot.
Spiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiller misses with a head kick.
Spiller lands with a nice combination. Hammersmith backs away looking to recover.
Spiller cracks Hammersmith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spiller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammersmith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spiller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammersmith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiller can pounce on him.
Spiller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiller swinging wildly here.
Spiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammersmith can do to turn this around?
Spiller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spiller lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spiller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a combination that misses
and Spiller counters with a right hand to the body.
Spiller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammersmith.
Spiller loads up on a big right hand but Hammersmith slips the punch.
Spiller throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammersmith counters with a straight right hand.
Hammersmith throws a sloppy head kick
and Spiller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hammersmith tries to land a body kick
and Spiller counters with a right hand to the body.
Spiller cracks a nice hook into Hammersmith's ribs.
Spiller tests Hammersmith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Spiller.
Spiller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammersmith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spiller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spiller scores with a sloppy right hand. Hammersmith should have avoided that one.
Hammersmith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spiller scores with a nice head shot.
Spiller lands a jab.
Spiller connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammersmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spiller throws a series of punches but Hammersmith avoids them all with ease.
Spiller thuds a left hand into Hammersmith's body.
Spiller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spiller catches Hammersmith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hammersmith throws a series of punches but Spiller moves out of range.
Spiller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Spiller finds it's way through Hammersmith's defenses.
Spiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller scores with a leg kick.
Spiller blocks a leg kick.
Spiller lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammersmith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiller counters with a two punch combo.
Hammersmith drops his hands momentarily and Spiller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spiller connects with a solid leg kick.
Spiller misses with the combination.
Spiller works Hammersmith's body with a nice hook.
Spiller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammersmith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Hammersmith moves out of range easily.
Spiller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spiller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spiller fails to land with a series of punches.
Spiller works Hammersmith's body with a nice hook.
Spiller throws a head kick but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Hammersmith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammersmith throws a leg kick
and Spiller counters with a one-two to the body.
Spiller misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Hammersmith with that takedown attempt.
Hammersmith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spiller.
Spiller throws a head kick but Hammersmith moves out of range.
A jab from Spiller does it's job there.
Hammersmith misses with a combination
and Spiller counters with an inside leg kick.
Spiller scores with a kick to the body.
Spiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spiller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hammersmith if he has to take too many more of those.
Spiller looks to land a combination but Hammersmith avoids it well.
Spiller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammersmith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammersmith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammersmith throws a body kick the misses
and Spiller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spiller stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammersmith. Hammersmith gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
Spiller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spiller!
Hammersmith throws a body kick the misses
and Spiller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiller throws a one two combo.
Spiller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammersmith. That did some damage!
Spiller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spiller lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spiller clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spiller, as that shot connected.
A big left from Hammersmith misses.
Spiller misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammersmith tries to land a front kick but Spiller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spiller misses with a shot to the body
and Hammersmith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spiller won't allow Hammersmith to pass to mount.
Spiller is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammersmith from advancing to side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spiller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith is looking to stall here but Spiller recovers full guard.
Spiller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hammersmith tries to hold on but Spiller postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spiller controlling from mount.
Hammersmith wants to hold on but Spiller pushes him away.
Spiller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hammersmith tries to lock up and control but Spiller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller controlling from mount.
Hammersmith wants to hold on but Spiller pushes him away.
Spiller controlling from the full mount.
Hammersmith wants to control but Spiller is having none of it.
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.
Spiller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammersmith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spiller did well to prevent Hammersmith getting side control.
Spiller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Spiller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vaughn Hammersmith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hammersmith throws a sloppy head kick
and Spiller counters with a good, hard body kick but Hammersmith shrugs it off.
Spiller stuns Hammersmith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiller, right into the meat.
Hammersmith shoots for a double leg takedown but Spiller sprawls well. He's pushed Hammersmith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Spiller.
Spiller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spiller misses the body punch
and Hammersmith counters with a one-two to the body.
Spiller scoring well with a low kick there.
Spiller cracks Hammersmith with a good jab.
Spiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spiller blocks a low kick nicely.
Spiller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spiller connects with a body shot.
Spiller scores with the left hand. Hammersmith knows he should have avoided that one.
Spiller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammersmith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiller.
Spiller with a jab.
Spiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammersmith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spiller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammersmith's head backwards.
Hammersmith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spiller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammersmith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spiller.
Hammersmith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammersmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammersmith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spiller.
Spiller connects with an inside leg kick.
Spiller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spiller.
Hammersmith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spiller feints and then cracks Hammersmith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammersmith down.
Spiller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammersmith doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammersmith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spiller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spiller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiller connects with a high kick.
Spiller lands a slapping body shot.
Hammersmith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spiller lands a jab.
Spiller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammersmith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammersmith walks into a left hand.
Spiller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammersmith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spiller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spiller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hammersmith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Hammersmith moves out of range easily.
Hammersmith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spiller counters with a left to the body.
Hammersmith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spiller connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammersmith.
Spiller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hammersmith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spiller. Spiller obviously looking to wear him down.
Spiller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spiller scores with a hook to the body. Hammersmith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammersmith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spiller rather than just go for the knockout.
Spiller with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hammersmith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spiller.
Spiller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammersmith on the side of the head.
Hammersmith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spiller. Spiller obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammersmith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spiller defends it nicely.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
Spiller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammersmith circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammersmith needs to keep his hands up - Spiller had a free shot at his head there.
Spiller blocks a head kick by Hammersmith.
Decent striking displayed by Spiller there.
Spiller throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiller connects with a right hand. Hammersmith shakes it off.
Spiller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vaughn Hammersmith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Spiller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammersmith tries for a takedown but Spiller circles away easily
enabling Spiller to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Spiller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spiller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:43
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:43
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spiller!
Brandon Spiller retains his lightweight title!
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